Offshore NDT Supervisor

Location Offshore Suriname - Block 58 (Mobilization via Paramaribo)

Contract Type Rotational Offshore Assignment

Start Date February 2027 (Estimated)

Duration Until December 31, 2028 (Renewable)

Rotation 35 Days ON / 35 Days OFF

Vessels FDS-2, Saipem Constellation, Castorone, Normand Maximus and other installation vessels.

The Offshore NDT Supervisor is responsible for supervising and monitoring all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities performed by Contractors and Subcontractors onboard offshore installation vessels during a major deepwater development project offshore Suriname.

Working under the supervision of the Company's Offshore Representative (RSES-D), the NDT Supervisor ensures that all welding inspection and NDT activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications, international standards and H3SEQ requirements.

The position plays a key role in supervising Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT), reviewing inspection results, validating acceptance criteria and ensuring the quality and integrity of offshore pipeline installation activities.

NDT & Welding Inspection Supervision

• Act as the Company's focal point for NDT and welding inspection activities onboard installation vessels, in coordination with the RSES-D.
• Supervise all NDT activities performed by Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with Company specifications, approved procedures and applicable international standards.
• Monitor welding inspection activities throughout offshore pipeline installation.
• Verify the implementation of approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and surveillance plans.
• Ensure compliance with established AUT acceptance criteria.

Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT):

• Supervise Automated Ultrasonic Testing activities during offshore pipelay operations.
• Review and validate AUT inspection results and interpretations.
• Independently assess Contractor and Subcontractor AUT interpretations.
• Identify discrepancies and challenge incorrect interpretations when necessary.
• Monitor the reporting and classification of weld indications.
• Ensure proper application of AUT procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Verify the performance and reliability of AUT inspection systems.
• Support the resolution of technical issues affecting AUT operations.

Manual NDT Inspection

• Monitor manual NDT inspections performed onboard installation vessels.
• Ensure inspections are conducted in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review inspection results and associated documentation.
• Verify that inspection personnel hold the required qualifications and certifications.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control:

• Review Contractor and Supplier documentation, including:
  • NDT Procedures.
  • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Surveillance Plans.
  • AUT Acceptance Criteria.
  • Material Certificates.
  • Equipment Calibration Certificates.
  • Inspection Reports.
• Verify that all material and equipment certification files remain valid and up to date.
• Monitor Contractor QC inspection activities.
• Conduct routine and random inspections to verify compliance.
• Challenge Contractors and Subcontractors on QA/QC performance.
• Identify, report and follow up non-conformities.
• Ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Offshore Installation Support:

• Support the Company's offshore site team during SURF installation activities.
• Coordinate with welding, pipelay, construction and quality teams.
• Ensure inspection activities are properly integrated into the offshore installation schedule.
• Monitor inspection performance to minimize operational delays.
• Identify potential technical risks and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support the resolution of welding and inspection-related issues during offshore operations.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Review daily production reports, including detailed AUT inspection results and identified indications.
• Prepare regular NDT inspection and quality reports.
• Report anomalies and non-conformities immediately to the Company's Offshore Representative (RSES-D).
• Participate in daily offshore coordination meetings.
• Ensure proper traceability of inspection results and associated documentation.
• Support the RSES-D in preparing reports for Project Management.

• Demonstrate exemplary H3SEQ leadership throughout all offshore activities.
• Ensure compliance with Company HSE policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture onboard installation vessels.
• Participate in Company safety awareness initiatives.
• Ensure safe execution of NDT and welding inspection activities.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and near misses.
• Promote Company Ethics, Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption principles.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE and Quality performance.

Education

• Engineering Degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Specialized qualifications in Non-Destructive Testing and Welding Inspection.

• 10-15 years of professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising deepwater offshore operations involving SURF activities.
• Proven experience supervising NDT activities on offshore pipeline installation projects.
• Recent experience on a major deepwater offshore development project.
• Strong experience with Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT).
• Extensive experience interpreting AUT inspection results onboard pipelay vessels or at spool bases.
• Previous experience on major offshore EPCI projects is highly desirable.

NDT Certification

• ISO 9712 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level 3 certification - Mandatory.
• Extensive experience with Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT).
• Strong experience with Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD).
• Proven AUT interpretation experience onboard pipelay vessels or at spool bases.
• Ability to successfully complete the SONUS AUT Interpreter Qualification Training (SAIPEM).
• Experience with PipeWizard software is highly desirable.

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT).
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD).
• AUT Data Interpretation.
• SONUS AUT System.
• PipeWizard Software.
• Offshore Welding Inspection.
• Pipeline Welding Quality Control.
• SURF Installation.
• Offshore Pipelay Operations.
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• AUT Acceptance Criteria.
• Material Certification.
• Equipment Calibration.
• Non-Conformity Management.
• Contractor QA/QC Supervision.
• Technical Reporting.

Mandatory

• ISO 9712 UT Level 3.
• SONUS AUT Interpreter Qualification Training (to be successfully completed).
• BOSIET / T-BOSIET / FOET / HUET, as applicable.
• OPITO CA-EBS.
• Valid Offshore Medical Certificate (OGUK or equivalent).
• Seaman's Book.
• Cause Tree Analysis (CTA).
• CBSP.
• Company Life Saving Rules / Golden Rules Training.

• Strong technical expertise and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to independently assess and challenge Contractor inspection results.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural offshore teams.
• Strong commitment to HSE and Quality standards.

• Fluent English mandatory, both written and spoken.
• French is considered an advantage.

• Major deepwater offshore development project in Suriname Block 58.
• Offshore SURF installation campaign involving multiple construction and pipelay vessels.
• Rotational assignment onboard Contractor vessels, including:
  • FDS-2.
  • Saipem Constellation.
  • Castorone.
  • Normand Maximus.
  • Other installation vessels as required.
• Close collaboration with the Company's Offshore Representative (RSES-D), welding teams, NDT Contractors, QA/QC personnel and offshore construction teams.
• High-performance operational environment focused on welding integrity, inspection quality and safe offshore installation.