LRUT Technician (Fixed Term)

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

INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS (IMDS)

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets-any time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require

The LRUT Technician is responsible to perform Long Range Ultrasonic Testing on pipelines and structures for corrosion and defect detection. The role involves the setup, calibration, and execution of LRUT equipment in accordance with industry standards and project specifications. The technician will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of collected data, reporting results, and maintaining equipment.

This position will be reporting to Project Manager and based at Papua New Guinea

FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL

• Ensuring that Oceaneering's HSE Management System and expectations are fully implemented with Regional Operations and compliant with local regulations.
• Performing tasks under the Supervision of Level III personnel
• Selecting the NDT technique from approved processes for the test method to be used
• Defining the limitations of application of the testing method
• Translating NDT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT instructions adapted to the actual work conditions.
• Setting up, calibrating, and verifying NDT equipment settings
• Interpreting and evaluating results according to applicable standards, codes, specifications, or procedures
• Preparing written instructions
• Reporting the results of NDT
• Carrying out and supervising all tasks at or below NDT Technician Level II

GENERAL

• The list of job duties described above is not exclusive or exhaustive and the employee may be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the job.
• Assist with any other duties as and when required.
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by Management.

Safety

• Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment.

Other

• Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
• Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
• Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Operations / Project Manager

REQUIRED

• Certified in LRUT (e.g., TWI/Plant Integrity or equivalent).
• Relevant state Radiation Licence (desirable)
• Welding Inspection (desirable)
• Coatings Inspection (desirable)
• ISO 9712 Level II Magnetic Particle (MT) or equivalent and
• ISO 97012 Level II Liquid Penetrant (PT) or equivalent plus:
  - Radiographic Testing (RT) and/or
  - Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Minimum of two of the following:
  - Eddy Current Welds (ETW) (desirable)
  - Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
  - Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
• TBOSIET
• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on LRUT experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in operational environments as an NDT Technician at specified level
• Experience in all qualified testing methods
• Have a general knowledge of other NDT methods, product manufacturing and inspection technology used by the Company performing NDT.
• Experience in completing NDT worksheets and reports.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Familiarity with related NDT methods is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel and work in remote or offshore locations.
• Good communication and report-writing skills
• Comprehensive computer skills
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry including related Legislation, Acts and Regulations, Industry Standards and Codes
• Knowledge of NATA requirements
• Familiar with QA/QC systems and procedure
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks/environment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Knowledge of safety standards (e.g. Step Back 5x5, JSEA, HSEQ systems etc.)
  

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered OFFSHORE which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors majority of the time on work site, day or night. Some indoor office for reporting.
• 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 on adjacent work
• Exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases at work site
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated. Use of ladders and scaffold for some access.
• Confined space required but infrequent.
  

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 MEDIUM work.