Advanced PAUT Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized NDE inspections, including PAUT, AUT Corrosion Mapping, and other advanced ultrasonic testing methods on piping, pressure vessels, pipelines, and structural components in onshore and offshore environments.
• Analyze, interpret, and compile inspection results to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Prepare and execute jobs, following work instructions, with specific emphasis on specialist techniques.
• Aid and support SIS Management in day-to-day activities.
• Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and deliver tailored NDE solutions.
• Provide clear and concise technical reports and presentations of inspection findings to clients.
• 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.
• Aid 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 assess 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 locations, often with short notice.
• 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.
• Mentor and support Level I and II NDE technicians in the application of advanced ultrasonic methods and technologies.
• Ensure team compliance with best practices, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Candidates will be required to pass related company certification exams.
• 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 Certificate.
• Complete knowledge of Microsoft Office. Familiar with Industry Standard Application Software, as well as manufacturer specific advanced NDE technology application software.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and team members.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Compliance with company and client health, safety, and environmental requirements.