API Inspector (Understudy)

The Oceaneering is seeking a API Inspector (Understudy) Angola Nationals Only.

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

Acquire knowledge, work experience and certification in American Petroleum Institute (API) disciplines through our career training and development programs. Work with qualified and experienced API Inspectors onsite to gain field experience and to gain an understanding of API techniques. Will be required to meet the API competence and quality standards as their API training plan progress in their employment with the company. At the end of your training program, you will have achieved API510-570 international recognized certification in inspection.

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions

Essential

• To undertake a training plan over a 3- year period gaining API 510-570 at the end the apprenticeship. The following subjects and training will be covered.
• Basic understanding in NDT(ASNT) disciplines.
• Preheat and post weld treatment.
• Welding procedure qualification and procedure review.
• General rules for welding and examination in API and ASME.
• Weld joint and casting quality factors.
• Damage mechanisms as per API 570.
• ASME V Non-Destructive Testing procedures.
• In-Service repairs.
• Assist qualified API Inspectors when performing their respective jobs.
• Undertake specific projects or jobs as instructed by their line manager.
• Ensure that their logbook is updated as per instructed by their mentor.
• To learn, perform with quality and be able to establish the most effective API techniques on components requiring inspection.
• To liaise with qualified inspector, supervisor and/or manager on any aspects of work you may be unsure about prior to undertaking the work.
• Carry out work in accordance with Oceaneering operating procedures and statutory/client specifications and requirements, where applicable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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 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, suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Attach org chart if available.

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

(Prior to applying for API exams, candidates must ensure they meet the minimum requirements defined by API. The table sets out the requirements for API 510 – 570 qualifications).

Education

Years Experience

Experience Required

• BS or higher in engineering or technology.
• 1 year.
• Supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in code for which the exam is being taken.
• 2 – year degree or certificate in engineering or technology.
• 2 years.
• Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of the type of equipment (vessels/pipework/tanks), of which one year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in the code for which the exam is being taken.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years.

Note: N/A

Desired

• NDT Qualifications.
• Offshore medical, BOSIET / Offshore Survival certification.
• Confined Space Entry training.
• API Qualifications with no prior experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristic

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within the oil and gas industry. (P)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Windows based programs. (E)
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills. (E)
• Flexible approach and ability to generate a team approach to problem solving. (E)
• Good communicator both written and verbal. (E)
• Ability to generate a team approach to workflow execution and problem solving. (E)
• Good communicator in written, verbal, and technical to make complex terminology simple for the benefit of others. (E)
• Good client or support contractor relationship skills at various levels of seniority or diverse cultures. (E)

Working Conditions

This position is considered ONSHORE/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.