NDT QA/QC Specialist

Company Description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

Job Description

The Role

• As NDT QA/QC Specialist, you will act as the technical reference for Non-Destructive Testing within the Site QA/QC team, working alongside QC Inspectors and the Welding QA/QC Specialist, and reporting to the NDT QA/QC Lead. You will ensure that NDT activities performed by contractors and subcontractors meet project specifications, applicable codes and international quality standards, contributing directly to the safe and compliant delivery of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor and subcontractor NDT quality plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), NDT procedures and technique sheets (RT, UT, PAUT, TOFD, AUT, MT, PT, VT) for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Perform daily field surveillance and inspection of NDT activities carried out by contractors, subcontractors and the supply chain.
• Verify NDT procedure implementation on site, including monitoring of key examination parameters during fabrication and erection.
• Witness NDT operator qualification examinations and confirm the qualified status of NDT personnel.
• Review NDT examination results (radiographic film/digital interpretation, UT/PAUT/TOFD data, MT/PT/VT reports), characterize indications and follow up on defects.
• Verify traceability of NDT consumables, equipment calibration records and personnel certifications.
• Support resolution of NDT-related technical queries and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate daily with site NDT specialists and the Welding QA/QC Specialist on examination sequencing, hold and witness points.
• Contribute to site-level NDT audits and support a strong HSE and Quality culture within the NDT discipline.
• Consolidate NDT performance data and contribute to project quality KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical or NDT Engineering) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in NDT QA/QC or related disciplines, including at least 3 years in a technical specialist or senior NDT inspector role in the oil & gas industry.
• ISO 9712 NDT Level II (or equivalent ASNT Level II) in at least two techniques among RT, UT, MT, PT — RT and UT preferred.
• Hands-on experience with advanced NDT methods (PAUT, TOFD, AUT) is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience on major oil & gas or LNG projects of comparable scale and complexity.
• Certified Welding Inspector qualification (CSWIP 3.1 / AWS CWI / IWT / IWI-S) is an asset.
• Radiation Safety / Radiation Protection training appropriate to the role.
• Strong HSE culture and safety leadership.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; working knowledge of Portuguese or French is an asset.

Additional Information

Place of work  : Afungi, Mozambique