QC AUT and Welding Inspector – Pipelay Barge

About the role

The QC Inspector (AUT/Welding) ensures that all welding and NDT project quality control requirements are met during pipeline installation aid fabrication, pipeline WQT, pipelay barge firing line setup and on board the pipelay barge during installation of the ShahDeniz Compression pipelines. The post is part of the CCAT Subsea Unit Quality Team.

Key responsibilities

• Implement safe and efficient execution of project scopes and promote project goals for HSE, cost, schedule and technical integrity
• Provide welding and NDT support during pipeline installation aid fabrication and welder qualification before the offshore phase
• Support commissioning of welding and AUT equipment on the barge and verify all AUT inspection data
• Audit the contractor AUT system and inspection data regularly, and monitor quality control of NDT, welding and other activities on the barge
• Assist the BP Inspection Supervisor with daily reports on work quality, safety, team behaviour and areas of concern
• Ensure quality documentation, testing and inspection results are complete and handed over according to the handover specification
• Execute the Quality Plan and BP's Engineering and Quality Management Guidelines, review contractor Inspection & Test Plans and ensure statutory inspections comply with approved ITPs
• Manage resources for inspection and surveillance, coordinate Independent Verification Body inspections and help resolve contractor queries and non-conformances

Required profile

• At least 10 years of offshore construction experience
• Direct offshore experience of pipe-lay barge operations, including as an AUT operator
• Valid offshore survival certificate and current medical certificate

Required skills

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
• PCN Level II UT or equivalent
• CSWIP AUT data interpretation or equivalent
• AUT Pipewizard experience