Inspector (MERAM/LNG - Inspection Team - Pipeline)

Role Overview

Inspector (MERAM/LNG - Inspection Team - Pipeline) at ADNOC. Location not specified in source.

Role Purpose

Perform technical inspection activities and provide assistance to the Inspection Team across all pipeline, above-ground piping, and static equipment within the Pipeline Network Division, including Non Destructive Testing as required.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Technical Support

• Perform inspection activities in line with Inspection Procedures, HSE Management System, Maintenance and Inspection Policies.
• Analyse, interpret and report all IPS report results.
• Assess and identify the condition of pipeline based on corrosion and reported defects.
• Perform dig verifications as per yearly plan and based on IPS results independently and with IPS contractors.
• Perform Internal and external corrosion mapping of pipeline.
• Implement and record all dig verification data in PIMS software.
• Coordinate and support to GIS engineer for implementation of PIMS software within the Pipeline Division.
• Coordinate with specialized inspection contractors in the survey of IPS, UT Scanning and retrieval/analysis of corrosion monitoring systems on pipelines.
• Perform on stream visual inspections for all above ground piping inside the CRS, SV stations and Launcher/Receiver.
• Perform UT thickness monitoring and scanning for above ground piping.
• Review/prepare Field drawings for extended above ground assets for baseline UT survey.
• Survey and provide estimate for above ground facility and witness/attend the Painting activities as per RFI's.
• Maintain and update the Digitized radiograph management system.
• Monitor Piping cleaning pigging, Gauging, and ILI inspection.
• Monitor temporary composite repairs and sleeve welding.

Repairs & Modifications

• Follow-up execution of pipeline repairs including Online sleeve welding and composite repairs.
• Follow-up execution of modifications/MOC, materials selection, welding inspection, painting, coating and wrapping activities.
• Monitor all critical activities at site during Hot Tapping including Fit-up of Split Tee, Online welding and drilling activities on pipelines.
• Review of Hot Tap documents submitted by contractors to ensure strict code compliance.

Testing & Calibration

• Perform main line valve testing inspection as per international code and company specification.
• Perform PSV's calibration, maintain and update the records in Maximo.
• Perform relevant test requirements prior to final acceptance by the Inspection Section Head.
• Attend/ supervise the Advanced NDT and perform the conventional NDT.
• Attend/ supervise the laboratory destructive testing.

Shutdown & Commissioning

• Inspect/witness the shutdown activities for Pipelines/plant.
• Attend/ supervise pre-commissioning activity of new projects like swabbing, drying and purging.

Projects & Audits

• Review Project documents and perform end user inspections during new projects including Final Walk down and system punch list based on final approved P & ID.
• Participate in Level 1/2 audit for pipelines assets.
• Participate in BMS internal audit with Audit Team.
• Participate in identification of areas of concern analyses.

Systems & Records

• Maintain and update the Inspection section filing and Work Orders in the SAP Maintenance Management System.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgy Technology or equivalent Professional Qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inspection and corrosion prevention for pipeline within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Knowledge and experience in Pipeline Integrity Management system software (PIMS) considered an extra advantage.
• Working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, welding, standards and legislation associated with the inspection of plant and equipment.
• Familiar with QA/QC systems and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices and technology trends, especially in the pipeline integrity area.
• Technical ability in understanding codes, standards and inspection methods.
• Knowledge of HSE procedures & practices.

Skills & Competencies

• ASNT SNT-TC-1A NDT level II in RT, UT, PT, MT.
• Relevant professional certifications in Welding (AWS, CSWIP3.1) API 570, 653, 510, 579, NACE or BGAS (preferred).
• Lead Auditor certification (preferable).
• Planning and Organising.
• Scheduling and Co-ordinating.
• Checking, Examining and Recording.