Site Radiography SME - STCA

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The Job Opportunity
Serco Middle East is looking to hire a Site Radiography SME – STCA to work
with the team in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. KSA is a key focus for Serco
Middle East and our goals are aligned to the Kingdom’s Vision ‎2030. The hiring
for this position is subject to award.
Our client is willing to contribute to building a promising future for the
future generations. From that moment on, the lights of NEOM have pierced the
sky, heralding a luminous dawn, a promising future, and a rich life in a land
built by man for the sake of all humanity.

Key Purpose:
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an engineering science-based profession that
requires competent Engineering Technicians to inspect materials, welds,
components, and plant to verify their integrity without rendering them unfit
for further service. The role involves technical advisory responsibility of
NDT Operators and other junior staff within the organization
* To bridge the gap between knowing what needs to get done and knowing the most practical and economical way to accomplish that goal
* To advise on increased production and lower maintenance costs by their technical understanding of codes and regulations coupled with their experience and expertise in advanced inspection technologies and methodologies
* To advise on reduction in overall inspection durations by deploying the most practical and efficient inspection techniques to acquire the most relevant data.
* To advise on increasing the reliability and usability of that data.
* To provide recommendations and advise on procedural improvements
* To assist with project glossaries and help to understand the language and terms of the company
Key accountabilities
* Oversee, validate, and audit by re-inspection the work of NDT Operators, when required
* Relevant mathematics, including numerical and data analysis, that is necessary to support the application of technical and practical skills
* Ability including a complex method, such as ultrasonics, eddy current, radiography, or infrared thermography,
* Responsibility of applying multiple scientific principles to identify flaws obscured by structural or volumetric features that are not necessarily visible on the surface.
* Must be capable of Formula-based engineering and the scientific principles underpinning relevant current technologies
* Ability to prepare NDT Procedures, Technique Sheets and Work Instructions for use by NDT Operators
* Ability to use and apply information from technical literature, codes of practice and industry standards
* Able to conduct limitations of standard tests and measurements relevant to their field of activity
* Upgrade to Industry-specific product technology, including material types, defect types, defect mechanisms, growth rates, industry-specific NDT applications and R&D; opportunities
* Ability to use the results of engineering NDT analysis for the purpose of developing solutions to well-defined engineering problem
* Ability to gather contextual information prior to the inspection required for the assessment of defects against acceptance/rejection criteria
* Ability to operate radiographic testing equipment, including x-ray machines and isotope exposure devices, in accordance with applicable regulations, codes, and procedures
* Ability to monitor and implement the QMS Procedures, PQP, ITP & method statements and reporting deviations from the management system and contractual requirements of the project when required
* Ability to inspect Annular Plates, Bottom Plates, Roof plates lying and fit up of bulk tanks when required
* Ability to Verify that all necessary inspections and tests, as required on the subsea pipes and cables is carried out as per statutory regulations, are carried out and appropriate records are updated and maintained
* Coordinating quality activities with subcontractors and any other individual parties who may be working on the same site
* Coordination with clients and third party Inspection, in accordance with approved ITP, for agreed witness of inspections & tests
* Monitoring NDT Special Process application, interpretation of results, interpretation of codes and standards, assist with preparation of procedures when required
* Carry out random inspection of Subcontractor Welding activities including Welder Performance, WQT, WPS / PQR review and application
* Advise on timely control of Weld Defect / Rejection rates and Repair actions / penalty stat
Specific requirements

Knowledge
* Attaining experience is imperative, but one must also apply the experience gained.
* Should have advanced skills in NDT methods substantiating their lead competency role within the Onshore / Offshore / subsea sector,
* Able to work in ALL sectors
* Must be able to critically apply knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories of developing technology relevant to the interdisciplinary fields of NDT
* Must be able to analyze engineering problems, selecting and using mathematical and theoretical data to provide suitable NDT solutions with consideration of the entire inspection cycle.
* Must be able to apply engineering knowledge to the development, operation, maintenance, and progression of technologies used for NDT.
* Must have minimum ‎9 plus years of overall working experience in oil & gas sector
* Must have a minimum ‎4 years of QA/QC roles in relevant industries
Skills
* Knowledge of NDT inspection techniques - Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic particle Testing, Radiography Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Phase Array Ultrasonic Testing, & Tube testing techniques (ASNT or PCN
Certificates preferred)
* Inspection in Pressure vessel and piping
Qualification
Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Engineering or Material Science) or
equivalent with ‎6 years of relevant experience excluding level ‎2.
Diploma (Engineering or Material Science) or equivalent with ‎12 years of
relevant experience excluding level ‎2 ASNT NDT LEVEL ‎3, PT, ET, UT & RT NAS
‎410 /EN4179 ‎3 , PT, ET, UT & RT PCN/AERO Level ‎3, PT, ET, UT & RT
* Certified API ‎510,API ‎570,API ‎653,API ‎571,API ‎936 is required
* Welding Inspector Certificate CSWIP ‎3.1 is required
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