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NDT Inspector II

Oceaneering International, Inc.
United States, Texas, Houston
Mar 28, 2025
Company Profile

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.


Position Summary

The IMDS NDT Technician - Multi Disciplined Inspector II is responsible for ensuring compliance with the International Material Data System (IMDS) requirements. The Inspector II inspects offshore/onshore structures, vessels, pipelines, and their appurtenances for structural and coating condition, as per API RP 2SIM & API RP 2FPS. The IMDS Inspector II will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain high data quality and adherence to regulatory standards.

This position requires travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities, and offshore locations to perform inspections, support project needs, and deliver exceptional technical expertise. Travel will be mostly domestic with potential for some international travel.


Duties And Responsibilities

* Examine materials or products for anomalies, damage, or defects, such as cracks, pits, incomplete welds, holes, dents, excessive corrosion, examines coating conditions, etc. under minimal supervision.

* Work with diving contractors or individually to perform various inspections, surveys and record data of offshore structures, vessels, and pipelines.

* May act as an inspection team leader in situations requiring more than one person.

* May test mechanisms for sturdiness, clearance, and freedom of movement.

* Perform cathodic protection surveys of offshore structures, vessels and pipelines using a "drop-cell" technique.

* Use NDT, camera, video and written documentation techniques in the inspection and survey of offshore/onshore structures, vessels and pipelines.

* Create appropriate drawings and sketches to supplement written data.

* Use and maintain various types of inspection equipment.

* Generate inspection reports using various computer software applications.

* May train other personnel in inspection and reporting practices and techniques.

* May learn and utilize rope access techniques (optional) where ropes and specialized hardware are used as the primary means of providing access, structural or mechanical inspection, and support to other workers.

* Keeps inspection data organized.

* Performing inspection support work as needed.

* Working at least 180 days per year offshore, usually on a non-rotational basis, i.e., there is no set schedule and the duration of a given job is not fixed. Travel to offshore locations by vessel or aircraft.

* Time not spent offshore is generally spent in the office generating CAIRS inspection reports. (CAIRS is an acronym for Computer Aided Inspection Reporting Software)

* Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.


Qualifications

REQUIRED:

* Two (2) years related NDT experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

* At least one of the following NDT certifications: ACFM, Eddy Current, VT, PT, MT. UT or RT.

* At least one of the following Rope Access Certifications: IRATA or SPRAT.

* 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.

* Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card, valid Passport, Safe Gulf & HUET Water Survival.

* Must possess a valid driver's license.

* Must have ability to meet company certification standards.

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Must be able to work in harsh environments.

DESIRED:

* High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

* IMDS NACE OCAT, ASNT Certifications.

* Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel.

* Proficiency in using the IMDS system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

* Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

* Use graphics and other aids to clarify complex or technical information.

* Make connections and patterns among systems and data issues.

* Ability to obtain relevant information from a variety of sources.


Additional Information

.WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

* Almost exclusively outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.

* Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place.

* Occasional exposure to confined spaces.

* Frequent exposure to elevated heights.

* Occasional noise over 85 decibels.

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 HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

  • Lift 50-100 pounds.
  • Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
  • Differentiate between colors.
  • Wear PPE for skin protection.
  • Eye protection.
  • Lift 25-50 pounds.
  • Wear PPE for head, hands.
  • Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
  • Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.
  • Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
  • Operate a motor vehicle.
  • Lift 10-20 pounds.
  • Standing and walking.
  • Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.
  • Steel/safety toed shoes/boots.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.


How To Apply

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.


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