NDE and Inspection Specialist

• Qualify and audit NDE operators and service providers to ensure competence and consistent performance.
• Support the development and implementation of inspection quality, and mechanical integrity systems and programs at sites.
• Lead the planning and execution of advanced NDE jobs. Provide expert interpretation of inspection results. Provide integrated analysis support with fracture mechanics experts.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis by providing NDE expertise.
• Work with sites and projects in NDE technique selection and implementation including:
  Developing detailed technical requirements of the purchase specification. Act as Engineering interface and review Request for Quotation (RFQ) as needed by sites or projects.
  Determine need for quality assessments of proposed suppliers of NDE services
  Review, assess and approve inspection and test plans as required to achieve desired results
  Participate in pre-award meetings for high criticality equipment
  For application of critical or advanced NDE, participates in vendor alignment, coordination, and pre- inspection meetings to assure all aspects of the NDE purchase specifications are covered during these meetings and provide guidance necessary to achieve intended results
  Assist with equipment / materials rejection and/or nonconformance resolution process
  May attend during application of high criticality equipment inspection tasks at suppliers facilities
  Attend application of high criticality/complex techniques at sites or fabrication facilities.

• Provide global training in application of NDE tools, systems, codes, and standards.
• Conduct research and development work to support the company s technology development program.
• Drive the evaluation, qualification, and deployment of advanced NDE technologies across the organization.
• Lead the development of internal inspection guidance documents, research reports, and specifications for new inspection technologies or novel applications.
• Representing the company in Joint Industry projects (JIPs) and similar industry initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications/Experiences

• Current or past ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II certification or equivalent for Radiographic (RT) film interpretation, Ultrasonic (UT), Eddy current (ET), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT) examination methods.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in PAUT, TOFD, and ILI (in-line inspection) technology.
• Advanced degree in NDE area.
• Experience in leading NDE technology development projects.
• Working experience in Oil Gas Owner/Operator companies or NDE service providers.
• Ability to interpret Industry codes and standards with respect to NDE criteria.
• Statistics knowledge and FFS (fitness for service) knowledge.
• Audit Skills - ISO Auditor/Lead Auditor Certification.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Global networking cross-functional opportunities
• Annual vacations holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility