Advanced NDE (PAUT) Specialist

Description

• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Maintain test sample logs and assessing the requirements for test sample acquisition.
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.
• Mentor and support Level I and II NDE technicians in the application of advanced ultrasonic methods and technologies.
• Keep abreast of technical developments within the SIS group and industry.
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
• Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and deliver tailored NDE solutions.
• Provide clear and concise technical reports and presentations of inspection findings to clients. Responsible for equipment, maintenance, and QHSE (Oceaneering and Client) document control.
• Ensure team compliance with best practices, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Assist in training for associate technicians, which will include in-house and field training, mentoring, and annual assessments to ensure competency. Aid in continual advancement and improvement.
• Wear PPE for skin protection.
• Wear PPE for head, hands.
• Continue training to receive qualifications in other conventional and advanced NDE methods and technologies.
• Perform advanced ultrasonic examinations of onshore pipelines, plant piping systems, offshore topside and subsea piping systems.
• Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility .
• Analyze, interpret, and compile inspection results to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Assist the Technical Management team in Business Development, including updating information sheets and technical bulletins and attending open days, workshops, and industry trade conferences.
• Prepare and execute jobs, following work instructions, with specific emphasis on specialist techniques. Assist and support SIS Management in day-to-day activities.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Perform specialized NDE inspections, including PAUT, AUT Corrosion Mapping, and other advanced ultrasonic testing methods on piping, pressure vessels, pipelines, and structural components in onshore and offshore environments.
• Travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities, and offshore locations, often with short notice. Travel will be mostly domestic with potential for some international travel.
• Travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities and offshore.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSE&Q) policies.

Requirements

• Be thoroughly familiar with the scope, capabilities, and limitations of the techniques and methods in which certified. Work alongside the SIS Technical Management team in maintaining procedures relating to the relevant discipline, generating techniques and managing quality control of the method.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Previous experience and knowledge of multiple industry segments, including oil & gas, power generation (nuclear and/or fossil), pipeline, new construction and in-service. International experience a plus.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Noise is over 85 decibels.
• Experience with multiple ultrasonic equipment and software platforms, specifically Zetec / Ultravision, Olympus / Tomoview. Knowledge of pipeline systems and procedures a plus (i.e., Pipe Wizard AUT system).
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Lift 10-20 pounds.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in the field.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely as well as write clearly and informatively.
• Lift 50-100 pounds.
• Valid passport.
• Must be able to obtain:
• Light is intense/glare.
• SNT-TC-1A compliant classroom training hours in the following methods a plus: MT, PT, ET.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in application of advanced ultrasonic methods.
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Steel/safety toed shoes/boots.
• Adapt to challenging work environments, including confined spaces, elevated areas, and adverse weather conditions.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
• Minimum certification to Level II per ASNT-TC-1A or CP-189 in UT and PAUT required. Candidates will be required to pass related company certification exams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Third party UT certifications such as ACCP, PCN, CSWIP, EPRI, API QUTE, etc.
• Rope Access Level 1 Training and Certificate.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment and capable of following technical direction.
• Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET).
• Familiar with Industry Standard Application Software, as well as manufacturer specific advanced NDE technology application software.
• Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.
• SNT-TC-1A compliant classroom training hours in the following methods: UT, PAUT.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Lift 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.
• When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TW Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Compliance with company and client health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Eye protection.
• Safe Gulf Training.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance