Offshore Inspection Engineer

The Oceaneering is seeking a Offshore Inspection Engineer.

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world’s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Purpose

To act as the main focal point offshore and responsible for the co-ordination of all inspection activities. To ensure that plant and equipment is certified in accordance with Oceaneering and Client codes of practice, strategies, and legislation with feedback of results to the client.

Duties & Responsibilities

Essential

• Support the Project Manager (PM) and the onshore Senior Inspection Engineer (SIE) in delivery of Oceaneering workscope as defined in the contract with the client.
• Ensure best practice inspection activities are being utilized and engage with SMEs on equipment, personnel requirements to ensure inspection methods are providing the best possible results.
• Functionally report to the Offshore Installation Manager for the provision and co-ordination of all Inspection Services. Maintain close liaison with the platform personnel (construction and FM) to ensure activities such as equipment scheduling, planning, availability etc. are implemented and that scopes are aligned to provide the required inspection utilizing personnel and equipment to their greatest potential.
• Assist in all strategy reviews and in the development of inspection programmes. Where necessary input to detailed plans, programmes and workscope.
• Undertake all agreed offshore inspections within the limitations of the Oceaneering issued Letter of Authority (LoA), ensuring they are implemented and completed as scheduled.
• Supervise Oceaneering personnel and third parties whilst offshore. Ensure the contractor understands the workscope, associated risks and the work is completed and reported as specified in the workscope.
• Carry out briefings/Toolbox Talks to all Inspection/ NDT Personnel in conjunction with the Inspection Coordinator.
• Issue inspection reports on approved forms/ templates for items inspected ensuring condition and observations plus supporting information such as NDT reports.
• Update inspection database and maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP) with inspection activities.
• Review and where applicable sign acceptance of inspection reports completed by NDT technicians or Third parties.
• Assess defects or anomalies found, ensuring use of the Oceaneering or client anomaly process e.g., IQRO procedure.
• Provide remedial recommendations as required and inspect the subsequent repair work for acceptance alongside the SIE.
• Attend meetings and reviews as appropriate e.g., Shutdown, IQRO, planning, safety, and hazard risk assessment etc.
• Maintain assigned Logs or Registers up-to-date and in accordance with Oceaneering/client procedures.
• Issue status reports as required e.g., daily/ weekly/ handover, etc.
• Provide support as required to audits e.g., verification, client, internal, etc.

Non-essential

• The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
• Assist with any other duties as and when required.
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management.

Safety

• Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable to ensure a safe working environment.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks as required by company and client.
• Ensure that all Safety procedures are always adhered to and that required documentation is kept updated.

Other

• Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
• Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
• Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each of the essential functions listed below satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required

• API 570 & 510.
• Visual Testing Certification.
• Offshore medical, annual eye test, BOSIET & MIST certification.
• NORMs Training (AREA Approved and Licensed).
• Seamans Book.
• Confined Space Entry training.

Note: Third Party ASNT certificate holders will be required to undergo Oceaneering Certificate and successful completion is a mandatory requirement to acquire this position.

Desired

• ASNT or similar NDT certification for core techniques (UT/MT/PT/VT).
• CSWIP or similar Welding Inspection Certification.
• Knowledge of Advanced NDT Systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Fluent in reading and writing English. (E)
• High School Diploma or the equivalent, Minimum grade 12 certification. (E)
• Minimum 5 years in the field of plant and equipment inspection. (E)
• “Hands on” visual inspection experience of different plant & equipment. This should primarily be “in service”. (E)
• Experience which covers planning integration, MMSs, Inspection storage databases/systems (such as ACET), inspection workpacks/scopes and dealing with anomalies. (E)
• Knowledge of legislation, codes/standards, materials, plant operations & processes, damage mechanisms, coatings, and NDT techniques (both conventional & specialist). (E)
• Construction & fabrication inspection experience. Knowledge of RBA and WSEs (or equivalent). (E)
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, welding, codes, standards, risk assessments and legislation associated with the in-service inspection of plant and equipment. (E)
• Must be familiar with QA/QC systems/procedures and NDT techniques. (E)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office suits. (E)
• Ability to manage or coordinate NDT techs or Third parties. (E)
• Good client or support contractor relationship skills at various levels of seniority or diverse cultures. (E)
• Good communicator both written and verbal. (E)
• Previous experience of coaching, mentoring, and carrying out competency assessments. (P)

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFSHORE which is characterized as follows:

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

Constant

• Lift 20-50 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive. movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences.
• Wear PPE for skin protection.
• Lift 10-25 pounds.
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.