Field Service Technician/Inspector (Oil and Gas Coated Pipe Installation)

Role Overview

Field Service Technician/Inspector for oil and gas coated pipe installation at NOV. This role supports pipeline installation and inspection projects across customer sites and project locations.

Role Purpose

To perform on-site inspection and monitoring of pipeline installation, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring all work complies with project specifications, quality requirements, safety regulations, and industry standards. The technician verifies welding activities, conducts coating inspections, documents testing, and resolves technical issues with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Monitoring

• Perform on-site inspection of pipeline installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Monitor and verify welding activities in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct coating inspections, including surface preparation verification, coating application monitoring, and final coating assessment.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure installation work complies with project specifications, quality requirements, and safety regulations.
• Identify and report non-conformances, quality concerns, and installation issues.
• Promote and maintain compliance with company HSE policies and customer safety requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Witness and document field testing activities, including hydrostatic testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) where applicable.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate field records.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, contractors, and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities as required.

Site Operations

• Travel to customer sites and project locations as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of field experience in pipeline installation and inspection.
• Knowledge of pipeline construction methods, welding processes, and protective coating systems.
• Experience conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documents.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, or equivalent welding inspection certification (preferred).
• NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 or 2, BGAS, or equivalent coating inspection certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with API, ASME, ISO, and customer-specific pipeline standards (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality management systems and inspection documentation requirements (preferred).