Offshore Inspection Specialist

About the role

Oceaneering is looking for an Offshore Inspection Specialist to support its Line Manager and/or Senior Inspection Engineer in delivering the Oceaneering workscope defined in the client contract. The role reports functionally to the Offshore Installation Manager and acts as the focal point for NDT and third-party inspection on the platform. It is offshore work, almost exclusively outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.

Key responsibilities

• Compile and issue work packs detailing inspection requirements, and assist in strategy reviews and inspection program development
• Carry out agreed offshore inspections within the workscope limits, supervise offshore personnel and third parties, and give toolbox talks to inspection and NDT staff
• Issue inspection reports (including interim ones) within the dedicated time period, using approved forms and templates
• Update inspection databases (e.g. ACET) and maintenance systems (e.g. Maximo, SAP)
• Review and sign off NDT technician and third-party reports, assess defects and anomalies and recommend remedial actions
• Attend shutdown, IQRO, planning, safety and hazard risk assessment meetings, maintain logs and registers, and support audits
• Ensure safety policies are followed, promote a strong HSE culture and share information regularly with the client

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on plant and equipment inspection experience, primarily in-service, covering planning, MMSs, inspection databases, work packs and anomalies
• Mechanical engineering degree desirable, and API 510/570 or ASME Plant Inspection, ASNT Level 2, CSWIP/AWS welding inspector certification desirable
• Very good English, reading, writing and speaking, with good communication skills and understanding of drawings, isometrics and P&IDs
• Specific vision ability validated by an annual eye test

Required skills

• Knowledge of legislation, codes and standards, materials, plant operations, damage mechanisms, coatings and NDT techniques (conventional and specialist)
• Construction and fabrication inspection experience
• Familiarity with QA/QC systems and NDT techniques
• Working knowledge of design, metallurgy, welding, risk assessments and in-service inspection
• Computer proficiency: Windows, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint