Welding Inspector at Deep Blue Energy Services Limited

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL) is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries. The senior management and staff of DBESL have more than twenty years (20 years) experience in successfully operating in the Sub-Saharan African market, during which we have created innovative, user friendly solutions that have opened up new markets and increased the profitability of our clients. We provide a one-stop solutions shop to challenges experienced by our clients

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Welding Inspector

Location: Lagos, Nigeria, Africa

Activities
Under the responsibility of the COMPANY SITE REPRESENTATIVE and the UFR QA/QC Package Leader functionally, the Site Welding Inspector shall supervise and validate with UFR Contractor/Subcontractor all Welding and NDT inspections and activities executed in Site, particularly:

• Ensure that the work is performed safely, in compliance with client and HSE requirements and objectives.
• Conducting inspection of Contractor’s facilities as necessary in particular at qualification stage to ensure adherence to qualified process and prevent deviations
• Reviewing relevant Qualification / Manufacturing / Fabrication / testing documents throughout yard construction phase of the project. This includes typically material selection, specifications, welding procedures, welding qualifications, testing procedures, ITP, technical reports, test NDE and Mechanical test results reports etc ...
• Ensure that the work is executed in full compliance with the COMPANY General Specification, and project particular specifications / requirements.
• Ensure that Contractors / Subcontractors perform Welding inspection activities on site in accordance with project requirements, specified acceptance criteria and the contracted scope of work.
• Conduct surveillance of Contractors / Subcontractors fabrication and testing processes and activities in accordance with the EGINA UFR Package Surveillance Plan, Quality Control Plans (QCPs) & Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Review, monitor and report daily the status of inspection and test activities executed by the EGINA UFR Contractor, Subcontractors & Suppliers on site.
• Pre-validate together with Contractors / Subcontractors all NDE. Witness NDE operations, NDE operator qualification and test equipment, including acceptance criteria and parameters.
• Continuous day to day supervision of construction activities including relevant quality controls during pre-fabrication and site construction
• Reporting to the UFR QA/QC Package Leader & CPY Site Representative on a regular basis, and to Project’s Management upon request
• Ensure the management and control and traceability of project materials to be incorporated to the Works.
• Conduct “X” check of NDE Operators and test equipment. Perform independent “X” check & testing of structures, piping and fittings (forgings, cold bending, weldments etc.).
• Monitor and review of the preparation of final document deliverables (Fabrication/Construction, Mechanical Completion and “As-Built” dossiers).
• Monitor and report (weekly) Fabrication activities (progress, schedule, area of concerns, etc.)
• Follow up NCR / CAR processes as required
• Developing and preparing as need be technical reports.

HSE

• To ensure that an effective implementation of HSEQ requirements is applied, as appropriate at site.
• To take time for checking safety documents and permits at site.
• To ensure that risk assessment prior to starting of a new activity is properly conducted and understood by personnel involved.
• To make himself visible at site and available/approachable for discussion about HSE concerns.
• To demonstrate evidence of his relationship to safety with clear communication on site about commitment to safety.
• To continuously assess safety behaviour of personnel and intervene with a pro-active approach explaining and coaching.
• To take every opportunity at site to communicate with workforce about safety, listening on difficulties, sharing his own experience and proposing applicable solutions.
• To be involved in incident investigation and follow-up actions implementation.
• Participate in safety tours and visits on site defined by UFR.

Accountabilities

• Directly responsible for follow up on site to see that all construction activities are done in full compliance with COMPANY General Specification and Project Particular specification/requirements
• Within full compliance to HSEQ rules the job holder is accountable for ensuring that Contractors / Subcontractors perform welding, NDE and all QC inspection activities in accordance with project requirements, specified acceptance criteria ensuring timely fabrication and delivery of all equipments fabricated in Sites.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Certified welding Inspector (CWI) or CSWIP or equivalent. Must have ASNT or EN473 Level II for Radio & MPI, as a minimum. UT Level II according to the same standards is highly appreciated.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a QC/Welding/NDE role in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Good knowledge of the company's technical referential and HSE Golden Rules.
• Good knowledge of welding processes. Very good knowledge of material and equipment. Very good competencies related to NDE Techniques.
• Familiarity with Contractor, Subcontractor & Supplier documentation i.e. QCP/ITP, Construction / Fabrication Dossiers, Material Certification, Quality Records etc.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings including welding symbols.
• Team oriented, good communication, motivational, coordination and delegation skills.
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing, and Italian speaking would be a plus

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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