Job Title: Welding NDT Inspector - QAC05
Location: Sohar, Oman (with potential global travel to vendor/contractor sites)
Work Schedule: Residential - 5 days/week
Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
An international energy operator is looking for an experienced Welding NDT Inspector to oversee welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities during the construction and pre-commissioning phases of a major LNG project in Oman. This role is responsible for ensuring that all contractors and subcontractors meet strict quality, safety, and compliance standards across a wide range of welding and inspection activities.
Key Responsibilities
QA/QC & Inspection
- Supervise NDT and welding inspection activities performed by contractors and subcontractors on site and, if needed, at vendor yards.
- Review and validate NDT methodologies, procedures, maps, and documentation (RT, UT, MPI, PT).
- Ensure contractor equipment (Gamma-ray, UT sets, MPI, etc.) is calibrated, stored, and operated per specification.
- Monitor inspection plans, ensure timely availability of inspection reports, and endorse RT film reports if needed.
- Track anomalies, follow up on corrective actions, and report any non-conformity to the Senior Welding/NDT Inspector.
- Participate in random inspections, site walkthroughs, and daily construction meetings.
Technical Support
- Assist the Senior Welding/NDT Inspector in supervising daily activities and implementing project QC methodologies.
- Provide technical input for resolving quality and inspection-related queries.
- Interface with project teams to resolve issues and ensure QC compliance.
- Support HSE initiatives and ensure safe practices are enforced across welding and inspection scopes.
Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure documentation confidentiality and integrity.
- Provide regular status updates and inspection reports.
- Record and follow up on deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Experience:
- 10 years in NDT/Welding Inspection
- 5 years in a similar role on LNG construction projects
Certifications Required:
- Valid NDT Level II: ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ISO 9712, or PCN in UT, RT, MT, PT
- Valid Welding Inspector: CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI
- Education: Technical engineering background preferred
- Language: Fluent English (mandatory)
- Software Skills: Word, Excel, Email