1. DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

Technical support for all non-destructive testing activities related to pipeline construction  projects with  special emphasis on Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

? Provide technical advice and support to Welding Engineers and Welding Supervisory Personnel in relation to NDT activities
? To act as the primary source of expertise for AUT and NDT methods at both onshore and offshore worksites
? Establish Project requirements for all NDT activities in accordance with the applicable Specifications, Codes and Standards
? Advise on NDT method selection  and application
? Oversee the development and qualification of  NDT procedures
? Maintain close liaison with the Customer’s Technical Representative regarding  NDT matters
? Monitor and oversee the activities performed by NDT service providers
? The monitor the performance of NDT operators and technicians
? Provide training and instruction on NDT issues for Welding and Operations personnel
? Collate and analyse data for performance feedback and improvement
? Assist in vendor evaluation and selection
? Provide technical and commercial assistance in the preparation of tenders

3. AUTHORITY

? For generating and checking procedures and data.
? For checking subcontractor/vendor documentation and data.
? Supervision of project NDT personnel.
? Budgetary – Engineering manhours
 
4. INTERFACES

External Interfaces

Customer Representatives, Certifying Authorities and NDT Service Provider’s.

Internal Interfaces

• Project Managers
• Welding Engineers, Project Lead welding discipline
• Quality control Inspectors for welding & NDT
• Welding Supervisory on site
• Project Operations Managers
• Welding Superintendents,