We are looking for an NDE Engineer for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: UAE with Mission to Iraq

Start Date: Sep 2025

Contract Duration: 24 months, extendable

Work Scheme: Residential

Professional Experience (years):

• Minimum 15 years in Oil and Gas projects.
• Previous experience of managing Contractor's AUT qualifications for onshore pipelines.

Experience in similar position (years):

• 10 years of experience, with significant experience in AUT and NDE applied to pipeline installation projects.
• Experience in leading AUT qualification/validation activity.
• Demonstrated experience as an NDT Engineer, not just as an inspector, with the ability to collaborate effectively with design and welding teams.
• Prior experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly with DNV codes.
• A background that aligns with the type of projects and responsibilities handled by COMPANY.
• Capability to perform technical clarifications, supplier or mill audits, and challenge Contractors and suppliers on technical grounds.
• Ability to lead technical meetings with Contractors and Vendors and make decisions in accordance with COMPANY specifications.
• Proficiency in advanced NDT methodologies such as DRT/AUT, including the ability to calculate Probability of Detection (POD) and sizing accuracy as per relevant standards.
• Competence in reinterpreting NDT results, such as AUT scans and RT/DRT films, and in evaluating the performance of NDT operators

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of design and construction code for pipeline (DNVGL-ST-F101, API 1104), pressure vessels (ASME BPVC).
• ISO 9712 (or recognized equivalent) Level III AUT (PAUT/TOFD) and minimum LII RT
• ISO 9712 (or equivalent) minimum LII PT, LII MPI, Radiographic Interpretation, Senior Inspector

Level / Diploma:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (material, mechanical engineering or related field).

Languages

• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.