Senior QA/QC Inspector (Advance NDT)

SENIOR QA/QC INSPECTOR (ADVANCE NDT)

• To interpret the suitability of products and processes against the designated specification requirements at scheduled and ad-hoc intervals. The role is primarily responsible to report using advance NDT techniques, accurate defect detection, characterization, and supporting a safe and reliable project execution.
• Responsible for advanced NDT technical review, verification of inspection technique suitability, independent assessment of contractor inspection outputs, and support to weld quality decisions during project execution

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to Head - Projects QA/QC / OR his delegate for technical matter and guidance and execution related work activities

• Internal
   Frequent interface with PMD Construction and Execution Team, and sometimes with Operation and the Discipline Engineer

• External
  Frequent interface with Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractors, NDT Contractors and third-party inspection agencies

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• Works in accordance with company policies and directives from the Project QA/QC Engineer / Quality Engineering Specialist
• Regular internal contact with construction specialists and project teams to provide advice on project quality related issues
• Works under pressure in fast-track Shutdown projects and able to provide professional, concise response to quality related queries/ concerns
• Undertakes investigations and problem solving of a routine and ad-hoc nature, with the more complex issues being elevated to the QA/QC Engineer for advice or decision
• Plans and prioritises work within agreed work programs

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify PAUT/TOFD scan plans, scanning coverage, calibration setup, sensitivity, reporting basis, and technique applicability against the governing code, project specification, and inspection scope
• Perform technical oversight of PAUT applications on carbon steel welds and dissimilar / clad weld configurations, including verification of scan strategy, beam coverage, calibration approach, and examination limitations associated with clad or weld overlay surfaces
• Technically evaluate and validate indication detection, characterization, and sizing results generated through advanced NDT methods and assess compliance against the applicable acceptance criteria and support other NDT techniques
• Provides inspection related recommendations on applicable projects activities
• Works within established company corporate and industry policies and procedures
• Close working relationship with assigned inspection personnel to ensure that they are fully aware of their assigned roles and responsibilities
• Coordination with multiple stakeholders while maintaining inspection integrity and independence and advise internal user departments on quality and inspection related issues and monitors adherence
• Regular meetings with QA/QC Engineer, to discuss ongoing projects and work priorities

Generic Accountabilities – All Employees

Safety Health & Environment

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations & standards

Qatarization Program

Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees

Firewall Compliance

Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti – trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Engage with external Contractors to perform PAUT/TOFD and advance NDT techniques and perform defect sizing, characterisation
2. Review and technically assess contractor-issued NDT reports, interpretation records, images, and supporting inspection data to confirm adequacy, traceability, and compliance prior to acceptance
3. Review and verify NDT procedures, technique sheets, personnel certifications, calibration records, equipment validity, and qualification records prior to commencement of inspection activities
4. Ensure full traceability between weld maps, line/component identification, NDT reports, repair history, final inspection status, and supporting quality records
5. Interpret advance NDT data and evaluate indications against the applicable acceptance criteria (ASME, API, Project specs.) and prepare and accurate inspection reports with supporting data/images
6. Engaging contractors and applicable third-party organisations with a professional approach and maintain a good working level relationship
7. Review contractors documented quality deliverables in accordance with the requirements and expectations of COMPANY and provide clear, concise output to the applicable quality focal point
8. Evaluate the suitability of products and processes at key stages against the prescribed specification requirements and is effectively implemented
9. Ensure NDE traceability of inspected welds and components
10. Continuously monitor the quality of works in progress at site and at the EPC Contractor fabrication workshop against the applicable NDT Procedure and COMPANY technical specification
11. Verify NDT calibration blocks, reference standards, and equipment validity
12. Ensure that the latest revision of project quality documentation is available, and that records of product and process conformance are maintained in accordance with the document and record control requirements
13. Prepare a daily report summarising the salient inspection points and quality concerns and coordinate directly with the assigned quality focal point regarding any significant issues identified
14. Manage and participate in site quality verification activities (i.e. Quality Walkabout and Procurement Surveillance) and document results using the applicable inspection report template
15. Record and facilitate the follow-up of product related non-conformance results
16. Prepare and present topics during the annual quality training program and prepare discipline quality specific training material when requested by the quality focal point
17. Act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of COMPANY project management team to ensure that COMPANY quality requirements and expectations are fully satisfied

Part B: Person Specification – Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical / Metallurgy or Equivalent

• NDT certificate in ASNT/PCN Level III for methods in UT, RT, PAUT and TOFD, as minimum

• NDT certificate in ASNT/PCN Level II for methods MT and PT, as minimum

• CSWIP 3.1 certification and NDT Certificate in ECT, preferred

Knowledge and/or Experience

• Minimum 10 years of working experience as NDE personnel for Oil & Gas projects, preferably in LNG (greenfield, brownfield, shutdowns, and live plant environments)
• Demonstrated minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience in advance NDT (PAUT/TOFD) post certification and NDT data interpretation, procedure review, scan plan assessment, and technical validation of contractor inspection outputs
• Practical experience in interpretation and acceptance evaluation of weld inspection results against ASME Section V, ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, API 1104, API 5L, project specifications, and approved inspection procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of welding processes, weld joint configurations, weld repair scenarios, heat affected zone considerations, common fabrication and service-induced discontinuities, and the impact of welding variables on NDT technique selection and interpretation
• Demonstrated ability to assess inspection limitations arising from geometry, restricted access, material condition, weld profile, coating, cladding, or in-service constraints, and recommend technically suitable inspection approaches
• Extensive experience with reviewing/interpretation of PAUT/TOFD, RT Film and witnessing of MT and PT methods
• Experience in tube inspection (ECT, IRIS, ACFM), corrosion mapping and inspection of TKY weld joints
• Understanding of common weld defects and discontinuities, sour service, calibration techniques and scan plan development
• Familiar with ISO 9001 quality assurance principles and practices

Technical and Business Skills

• Fluent in both spoken and written English
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Capability to handle high-pressure project environments
• Strong technical background in advanced NDT, welding, fabrication, and code-based acceptance evaluation, with proven QA/QC inspection and coordination experience