Advanced NDE (PAUT) Specialist

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The SIS Senior NDE Specialist will be responsible for technical implementation and operational support of Specialist Inspection Services (SIS) advanced NDE technologies, with specific emphasis on advanced ultrasonic testing (UT) methods and systems, including AUT Corrosion Mapping and PAUT.

LOCATION

• Travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities and offshore at least 50% of the time.

ESSENTIAL

• Prepare and execute jobs, following work instructions, with specific emphasis on specialist techniques.
• Assist and support SIS Management in day-to-day activities.
• Assist clients with their inquiries.
• Responsible for equipment, maintenance, and QHSE (Oceaneering and Client) document control.
• Continue training to receive qualifications in other conventional and advanced NDE methods and technologies.
• Assist in training for associate technicians, which will include in-house and field training, mentoring, and annual assessments to ensure competency. Aid in continual advancement and improvement.
• Perform advanced ultrasonic examinations of onshore pipelines, plant piping systems, offshore topside and subsea piping systems.
• Maintain test sample logs and assessing the requirements for test sample acquisition.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the scope, capabilities, and limitations of the techniques and methods in which certified. Work alongside the SIS Technical Management team in maintaining procedures relating to the relevant discipline, generating techniques, and managing quality control of the method.
• Assist the Technical Management team in Business Development, including updating information sheets and technical bulletins and attending open days, workshops, and industry trade conferences.
• Travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities and offshore at least 50% of the time.

ADDITIONAL

• Keep abreast of technical developments within the SIS group and industry.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSE&Q) policies.

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• SNT-TC-1A compliant classroom training hours in the following methods: UT, PAUT.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in application of advanced ultrasonic methods.
• Minimum certification to Level II per ASNT-TC-1A or CP-189 in UT and PAUT required.
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to obtain:
  
  
  
  • Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
  • Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
  • SafeGulf Training
  • Valid passport
  • Rope Access Level 1 Training and Certification
  
  
• Must have ability to meet company certification standards.
• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with Industry Standard Application Software, as well as manufacturer specific advanced NDE technology application software.
• Ability to travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities and offshore, at least 50% of the time.

DESIRED

• Previous experience and knowledge of multiple industry segments, including oil & gas, power generation (nuclear and/or fossil), pipeline, new construction and in-service. International experience a plus.
• Third party UT certifications such as ACCP, PCN, CSWIP, EPRI, API QUTE, etc.
• Experience with multiple ultrasonic equipment and software platforms, specifically Zetec / Ultravision, Olympus / Tomoview. Knowledge of pipeline systems and procedures a plus (i.e., PipeWizard AUT system)
• SNT-TC-1A compliant classroom training hours in the following methods a plus: MT, PT, ET

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to work in a team environment and capable of following technical direction.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely as well as write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback
• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans
• Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered both ONSHORE & OFFSHORE based on business needs

ONSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%
• Noise is over 85 decibels.
• Light is intense/glare.
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.

OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

• Lift 50-100 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Differentiate between colors.
• Wear PPE for skin protection.
• Eye protection.
• Steel/safety toed shoes/boots

FREQUENT

• Lift 25-50 pounds
• Wear PPE for head, hands
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.
• Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.

CONSTANT

• Lift 10-20 pounds
• Standing and walking
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.