QC Coating & Welding Inspector

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties And Responsibilities

Welding Activities

• Procedure Verification: Review drawings (isometric/process), welding procedures, welder qualifications, and material specifications to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Material Inspection: Inspect base materials, welding filler materials, welding gases, and verify welding equipment calibration and certification records.
• Pre-Welding Inspection: Check fit-up, root gap, alignment, bevel angle, root face, joint cleanliness, filler material handling, temperature control, and other parameters as per the project requirements.
• Welding Monitoring: Monitor welding operations including pre-heating, root pass, hot pass, fill passes, heat input, inter-pass cleaning/dressing, and ensure adherence to approved welding procedures.
• Inspection Execution: Conduct visual and dimensional inspection of weld joints to ensure conformance to specified requirements.
• Inspection Tools: Utilize all necessary inspection tools and instruments to perform inspection tasks accurately.
• NDT Coordination: Coordinate with NDT technicians and oversee required non-destructive testing (NDT) activities.
• Client Coordination: Liaise with client representatives and ensure their presence for inspections in accordance with the ITP (Inspection & Test Plan).
• Documentation: Maintain detailed inspection records, document non-conformities, and prepare reports. Obtain signatures/approvals from all relevant parties as per the ITP.
• Item Release: Ensure all inspection activities and documentation are complete before releasing items for further processing.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Collaborate with project teams to resolve quality issues and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of welding codes (ASME, API, AWS, DNV), inspection procedures, and NDT techniques.
• ADNOC Standards: Familiarity with ADNOC standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues efficiently and effectively.
  
  

Painting/ Coating Activities

• Procedure Review: Review project coating procedures, including surface preparation methods and material selection.
• Material Verification: Inspect incoming coating materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and proper storage conditions.
• Inspection: Perform visual and instrument-based inspections of surface preparation, surface temperature, coating application, and curing processes. This includes verifying dry film thickness (DFT), wet film thickness (WFT), and conducting holiday testing as per project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Pipeline Coating Inspection: Monitor activities such as blasting, buffing, salt testing, dust testing, surface temperature checks, humidity and ambient temperature monitoring, heat shrink application, holiday testing, and completion of relevant forms, in accordance with the project Inspection and Test Plan.
• Compliance: Ensure all coating work is executed in accordance with project-specific procedures, standards, specifications, and relevant industry codes.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed inspection records, prepare daily reports, and document any non-conformities.
• Coordination: Collaborate with project teams, construction personnel, and quality control staff to ensure proper execution of coating activities.
• Reporting: Complete daily reports, identify and report non-conformities, ensure corrective actions are taken, and follow up on their implementation.
• Client Coordination: Liaise with client representatives and ensure their presence during inspections as per the ITP.
• Quality Issue Resolution: Work with project teams to resolve quality issues and support the effective implementation of corrective actions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, the individual must be capable of carrying out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Coating Inspector Certifications (any of the following):
• BGAS Grades 3, 2, or 1
• NACE Levels 1, 2, or 3
• Welding Inspector Certifications:
• AWS (CWI/SCWI)
• CSWIP (3.1 / 3.2)
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of solid offshore experience in QC Coating/Welding Inspection for ADNOC oil and gas projects.
• Proven track record in QC Coating/Welding Inspection within the oil & gas or industrial sectors.
• Additional Experience in:
• Jacket Installation
• Deck Installation
• Hook-up Activities
• Pipeline Installation (Pipelaying)
  

Working Conditions

This position may be based onshore or offshore and is characterized by the following:

• Work may be conducted indoors or outdoors, during day or night shifts.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work environment.
• Work is performed on stable (flat) surfaces.
  
  

Safety

Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to as far as is reasonably practicable to ensure a safe working environment.

Other

Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.

Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  
  

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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