Offshore Inspector

Position

Position: Offshore Inspector (Operations Expansion Start-Up)

Location: Onshore, Qatar

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Inspector to support inspection, integrity, and quality assurance activities during the EPC, commissioning, start-up, and asset handover phases of major offshore projects.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of newly constructed facilities through proactive inspection programs, defect identification, integrity assessments, and application of industry-standard inspection techniques. This position requires extensive field presence, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a strong understanding of inspection and asset integrity management practices.

• Conduct external visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) examinations on offshore equipment including:
  • Pressure vessels
  • Boilers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pressure safety devices
  • Process piping
  • Lifting equipment
• Perform preliminary integrity assessments of static equipment and piping systems, evaluate inspection findings, and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Utilize integrity management systems such as Meridium or equivalent software to document findings, generate recommendations, and monitor equipment condition.

• Carry out or supervise a wide range of NDT techniques, including:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Eddy Current Testing
  • IRIS Inspections
  • Hardness Testing
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Metallography
  • Thermography
  • Boroscopy
  • Coating Thickness Measurements (DFT)
• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures and industry standards.

• Inspect maintenance activities, shutdown works, and capital project execution to verify compliance with:
  • Company inspection standards
  • Approved procedures
  • International codes and specifications
  • Quality and safety requirements
• Monitor welding, fabrication, coating, installation, and repair activities to ensure workmanship and quality requirements are achieved.

• Raise inspection recommendations and notifications within integrity management systems and SAP.
• Track inspection findings to closure and verify corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Support risk mitigation initiatives by identifying integrity threats and recommending appropriate measures.

• Prepare accurate inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Maintain inspection records, databases, test results, and historical equipment data.
• Ensure all inspection findings and recommendations are properly documented and traceable.

• Maintain inspection tools, instruments, and equipment in safe working condition.
• Support procurement planning for new inspection equipment as required.
• Coordinate and supervise contractor inspection personnel to ensure service quality and compliance with company requirements.

• Support special inspection programs, shutdown inspections, emergency response activities, and other integrity-related assignments as directed by Inspection Engineering leadership.

• Ensure full compliance with all company HSE policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in risk assessments and hazard identification processes.
• Follow all applicable quality standards and operational controls while performing inspection activities.

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• Holds certification in API 510/570 or equivalent, API 653 as required.
• Minimum 4 years of in-service inspection experience within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or Energy industries.
• Conversant with using Meridium or similar Data Management Software.
• Awareness in risk-based inspection, Corrosion/corrosion control and damage mechanisms.
• Basic awareness in relevant plant processes and materials.
• Knowledge in the following inspection technologies: UT, MT, PT, RT, and Advanced NDT.
• Conversant with relevant international codes and specifications.