NDE Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Details

Location: UAE with mission to Iraq
Start date: Sep 2025
Contract duration: 24 months, extendable
Work scheme: Residential

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years in oil and gas projects.
• Previous experience of managing contractor's AUT qualifications for onshore pipelines.

Experience in Similar Position

• 10 years of experience, with significant experience in AUT and NDE applied to pipeline installation projects.
• Experience in leading AUT qualification/validation activity.
• Demonstrated experience as an NDT engineer, not just as an inspector, with the ability to collaborate effectively with design and welding teams.
• Prior experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly with DNV codes.
• A background that aligns with the type of projects and responsibilities handled by the company.
• Capability to perform technical clarifications, supplier or mill audits, and challenge contractors and suppliers on technical grounds.
• Ability to lead technical meetings with contractors and vendors and make decisions in accordance with company specifications.
• Proficiency in advanced NDT methodologies such as DRT/AUT, including the ability to calculate probability of detection (POD) and sizing accuracy as per relevant standards.
• Competence in reinterpreting NDT results, such as AUT scans and RT/DRT films, and in evaluating the performance of NDT operators.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of design and construction code for pipeline (DNVGL-ST-F101, API 1104), pressure vessels (ASME BPVC).
• ISO 9712 (or recognized equivalent) Level III AUT (PAUT/TOFD) and minimum LII RT.
• ISO 9712 (or equivalent) minimum LII PT, LII MPI, Radiographic Interpretation, Senior Inspector.

Level / Diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering (material, mechanical engineering or related field).

Languages

Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.