Head of NDT

Top Notch Consultancy; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Head of NDT. The role involves managing NDT operations, overseeing compliance with industry standards, and leading a team of professionals within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an ASNT Level III Certification, along with strong leadership and project management skills. Opportunities for professional development and training are part of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of NDT professionals and manage NDT projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols.
• Conduct training for NDT staff to keep their knowledge up-to-date.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Project management

Technical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

ASNT Level III Certification

Job description

Overview

We're seeking to hire a seasoned competent "Head of NDT" for a Regional Construction Consultancy Services operating throughout the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia in Jeddah or Riyadh.

The ideal candidate shall be responsible for leading a team of NDT professionals, establishing and implementing NDT procedures and standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety protocols, coordinating NDT projects and managing the NDT budget.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of international governing standards/codes.
• Ensure NDT inspections according to customer demands, adhering to high-quality and integrity standards.
• Maintain awareness of technologies relevant to the business and their impact.
• Develop technical capabilities consistent with market trends, aligning with the company's Business Plan.
• Support business development activities, including customer visits, bids, and demonstrations.
• Display critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Apply guided innovation and improvement methods.
• Apply project management skills.
• Apply quality procedures.
• Develop a work team.
• Lead team leaders to develop business plans and governance management.
• Lead workplace communication and engagement.
• Reduce staff errors and mistakes.
• Develop and review competency-based assessments.
• Manage enterprise productivity improvement methodology.
• Manage non-destructive testing operation (NDT level 3).
• Manage process improvement.
• Manage productivity improvement to achieve business objectives.
• Manage workplace challenges with resilience.
• Supervise work improvement processes.
• Supervise workplace safety and health practices.
• Conduct training for NDT staff to keep their knowledge up-to-date, including on-the-job training programs.
• Organize exam schedules and other activities.
• Conduct exams for Level I and Level II Inspectors.
• Mentor and develop Trainee, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 technicians in line with business needs.
• Monitor staff surveillance for re-certification.
• Monitor annual vision requirements for certification.
• Prepare and conduct technical training sessions and seminars.
• Support NDT operations promptly to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Provide hands-on support to the operations teams as required, including during high-demand periods.
• Supervise Inspection operations.
• Write Inspection Procedures, NDT Procedures, WPS, and PQR.
• Provide technical expertise for the approval of inspection procedures in NDT methods.
• Interpret codes, standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Interpret customer specifications and prepare instruction sheets for NDT Inspectors to carry out inspections in compliance with their specifications and referenced codes.
• Review RT films/reports.
• Conduct site visits for NDT supervision.
• Witness NDT activities at various stages of jobs.
• Review NDT procedures of vendors and approve them.
• Review subcontractors' Inspector CVs, certificates, and conduct interviews to assess their competency.
• Review NDT reports and sign off.
• Prepare and review technical reports with analyses and interpretations.
• Monitor/control welding consumables.
• Conduct risk assessments on various processes, equipment, and substances.
• Perform internal technical audits.
• Support/attend external accreditation and customer audits as necessary.
• Coordinate with clients to solve technical inquiries.
• Maintain the quality management system.
• Liaise with the EHS&Q function on all matters relating to quality.
• Provide input through the EHS&Q function on all Quality Systems affecting NDT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Engineering with a minimum of five years of experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid ASNT Level III Certification in selected non-destructive-testing methods.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to make technical analyses and find appropriate solutions.
• Ability to write technical and inspection reports.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.