Offshore Pipeline Welding / AUT Inspector
Location: Offshore, Flying in and out of Hull
Rotation: 28 Days On / 28 Days Off
The Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Offshore Pipeline Inspectors to support major offshore pipeline installation projects. Successful candidates will provide independent quality oversight of welding and automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) activities during offshore construction operations, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Witness and monitor offshore pipeline installation activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), fit-up requirements, essential welding variables, consumable control, and visual acceptance criteria.
Witness and monitor AUT inspection activities, including weld scanning and repair verification where required.
Identify, document, and report quality concerns, non-conformances, and deviations from approved procedures.
Ensure inspection activities are completed in accordance with project requirements and recognised industry standards.
Maintain accurate inspection records and support project reporting requirements.
Promote safe working practices and intervene where unsafe or non-conforming activities are identified.
Requirements
5 - 10 years experience in offshore pipeline inspection, welding inspection, NDT, AUT, or related quality assurance roles.
Demonstrable experience on offshore pipeline installation or pipelay projects.
Strong understanding of pipeline girth welding and offshore construction activities.
Experience inspecting J-Bevel and X-Bevel weld preparations.
Proven AUT experience, including interpretation and assessment of subsea pipeline girth weld inspections.
Experience with PipeWizard, Sonus, or similar AUT systems is highly desirable.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold one or more of the following:
AWS CWI
CSWIP Welding Inspector
BGAS-CSWIP Welding Inspector
PCN Weld Inspection
PCN Ultrasonic Testing
CSWIP NDT Certification
BGAS-CSWIP NDT CertificationAdditional requirements:
Valid BOSIET
Valid MIST
Current Offshore Medical Certification
Suitable Backgrounds
Candidates may currently hold positions such as:
Welding Inspector
Pipeline Welding Inspector
AUT Inspector
NDT Inspector
NDE Inspector
Pipeline Inspector
QA/QC Inspector
Client Representative
Third Party Inspector (TPI)
Owner's Representative Inspector
