Inspector

Job purpose

Perform and provide technical assistance to the inspection team in all activities related to inspection of pipelines, above ground piping, and static equipment in the pipeline network division and conducting non-destructive testing wherever required.

Key accountabilities

Perform inspection activities in line with inspection procedures, HSE management system, maintenance, and inspection policies.

Analyse, interpret, and report all IPS report results. Assess and identify the condition of pipeline based on corrosion and reported defects. Perform dig verifications as per yearly plan and based on IPS results independently and along with IPS contractors.

Perform internal and external corrosion mapping of pipeline.

Implement and record all dig verification data in PIMS software.

Coordinate and support GIS engineer for the implementation of PIMS software within the pipeline division.

Coordinate with specialized inspection contractors in the survey of IPS, UT scanning, and retrieval/analysis of corrosion monitoring systems on the pipelines.

Follow-up execution of pipeline repairs (online sleeve welding as well as composite repairs), modifications/MOC, materials selection, welding inspection, painting, coating, and wrapping activities.

Perform on-stream visual inspections for all above ground piping inside the CRS, SV stations, and launcher/receiver.

Able to perform UT thickness monitoring and scanning for above ground piping.

Review/prepare field drawings for extended above ground assets for baseline UT survey.

Survey and provide estimate for above ground facility and witness/attend the painting activities as per RFIs.

Inspect/witness the shutdown activities (pipelines/plant).

Participate in Level 1/2 audit for pipeline assets.

Participate in BMS internal audit with audit team.

Review project documents and perform end user inspections during new projects including final walkdown and system punch list based on final approved P&ID.

Perform main line valve testing inspection as per international code and company specification.

Perform PSV’s calibration, maintain and update the records in Maximo.

Monitor all critical activities at site during hot tapping (fit-up of split tee, online welding, and drilling activities) on the pipelines. Review hot tap documents submitted by contractors to ensure strict code compliance.

Perform relevant test requirements prior to final acceptance by the inspection section head.

Maintain and update the inspection section filing and work orders in the SAP maintenance management system.

Maintain and update the digitized radiograph management system.

Participate in identification of areas of concern analyses.

Monitor piping cleaning pigging, gauging, and ILI inspection.

Monitor temporary composite repairs and sleeve welding.

Attend/supervise pre-commissioning activity of new projects like swabbing, drying, and purging.

Attend/supervise the advanced NDT and perform the conventional NDT.

Attend/supervise the laboratory destructive testing.

Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills

Minimum qualification

Diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgy Technology or equivalent professional qualification.

Minimum experience & knowledge & skills

5 years of experience in inspection and corrosion prevention for pipeline, within a large industrial organization, preferably in the oil and gas industry.

Relevant professional certifications in welding (AWS, CSWIP 3.1), API 570, 653, 510, 579, NACE or BGAS and lead auditor (preferable).

Knowledge and experience in pipeline integrity management system software (PIMS) will be considered an extra advantage.

Working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, welding, standards, and legislation associated with the inspection of plant and equipment and be familiar with QA/QC systems and procedures.

Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends, especially in the pipeline integrity area.

Technical ability in understanding codes, standards, and inspection methods.

Knowledge of HSE procedures and practices.

Planning and organising, scheduling and coordinating, checking, examining, and recording.

Professional certifications

ASNT SNT-TC-1A NDT level II in RT, UT, PT, MT.