Lifting & Hoisting Inspector - Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Planning management and coordination of all activities in a project lifecycle, including detailed design, project management, control and execution of design projects, construction, installation and commissioning associated with oil and gas facilities for the company's work program.
• Must be capable of determining the organizational structure required to accomplish the assigned projects efficiently and in accordance with approved plans and schedules.
• The Principal QA/QC Engineers will be based at various sites within Nigeria.
• Engineers should be capable of acting as consultants in their chosen field of expertise.
• Advise on the fit for purpose of the work and materials,
• Advise on procedures for welding, NDT, painting and coating, civil, electrical & Instrumentation testing, etc.
• Monitor procedure qualifications and mechanical test results, trial coating, civil, electrical & Instrumentation testing, etc.
• Prepare detailed reports on the condition of items inspected;
• Immediately instruct the CONTRACTORS and Sub-CONTRACTORS of a non-conformance situation and request remedial action
• Ensure the work is done right the first time, have zero defect and zero punch list mind set
• Prepare non-conformance reports and follow-up on any deficiencies found during surveillance activities
• Draw conclusions of the fit for purpose on any non-conforming item;
• Make detailed recommendations for remedial action;
• Prepare a punch lists of outstanding Items at pre-commissioning stage;
• Provide a daily report of activities and a weekly report of progress to the Site Coordinator/Principal QA Engineer for their inclusion in reports to SHELL;
• Review Certification Packages for content and accuracy;
• Monitoring, training and assisting the performance of the subordinate inspectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in lifting, hoisting, and QA/QC inspection within oil and gas construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering or related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of lifting and hoisting regulations, rigging standards, and NDT procedures
• Experience working on Shell-operated projects in Nigeria preferred
• Proficiency in preparing non-conformance reports and punch lists
• Ability to mentor and manage subordinate inspectors across multiple sites

Benefits

• Competitive contractor day rate
• Accommodation and transport provided on site
• Exposure to major Shell-operated upstream projects in Nigeria
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities

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Skills