Bare Pipe Inspector - Subsea Pipeline Scheme

Position Title: Bare Pipe Inspector Offshore Subsea Pipeline Scheme Project

Location: Italy

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com

The Bare Pipe Inspector is responsible for the quality surveillance, inspection, and documentation of bare linepipe during manufacturing at the pipe mill. Responsibilities include monitoring plate/coil preparation, pipe forming, welding, NDT, dimensional checks, mechanical testing, and coating readiness in compliance with ITPs, project specifications, and international standards.

Plate/Coil Receiving & Material Verification

• Inspect incoming raw materials for heat numbers, chemistry, certificates, and surface condition.
• Verify material compliance with API 5L, DNV-ST-F101, and project specifications.

Pipe Forming Process Inspection

• Monitor SAWL/SAWH or seamless pipe forming processes.
• Inspect edge beveling, forming quality, and identify laminations or surface defects.

Welding Inspection

• Inspect welding processes (SAW/ERW) including root, fill, and cap passes.
• Review WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and welding consumables.
• Verify heat input, preheat, and interpass temperature control.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

• Witness RT, UT, PAUT, AUT, MT, and PT examinations.
• Review NDT maps, acceptance criteria, and repair procedures.

Dimensional & Visual Inspection

• Check wall thickness, diameter, ovality, straightness, and bevel geometry.
• Inspect for dents, cracks, laminations, undercuts, weld misalignment and surface defects.

Mechanical Testing & Laboratory Review

• Witness tensile, Charpy, DWTT, hardness, and CTOD tests.
• Verify compliance with subsea pipeline mechanical property requirements.

Hydrostatic Testing

• Witness pipe hydrotests and verify pressure, duration, and acceptance criteria.
• Confirm calibration of test equipment and documentation records.

Pipe Traceability & Documentation

• Ensure correct marking, heat number tracking, and pipe numbering.
• Review MTCs, ITP documentation, NCRs, and surveillance reports.

Coating Readiness Verification

• Inspect surface condition, preparation quality, and cleanliness before coating.
• Confirm pipe suitability for FBE, 3LPE, or 3LPP coating processes.

HSE Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to mill safety procedures and QA/QC requirements.
• Participate in vendor audits and quality meetings.
• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs and project quality plans.

Technical Competence Requirements

• Knowledge of linepipe manufacturing (SAWL/SAWH/seamless).
• Expertise in NDT methods: RT, UT, PAUT, AUT, MT, PT.
• Understanding of welding metallurgy and defect acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret WPS/PQR, NDT reports, MTCs, and mill records.
• Knowledge of API 5L PSL2/PSL3, DNV-ST-F101, and ISO standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering.
• 515 years experience in linepipe inspection for offshore pipelines.
• NDT certifications (PCN/CSWIP/ASNT Level II or III) preferred.
• Mill surveillance and vendor inspection experience required.