Field Service Technician/Inspector (Oil and Gas Coated Pipe Installation)

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary. 

Experienced Field Service Technician for pipeline installation and inspection projects. Knowledge of welding, coating systems, quality control requirements, and site inspection practices required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspection of pipeline installation, maintenance, and repair activities.


• Monitor and verify welding activities in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and applicable industry standards.


• Conduct coating inspections, including surface preparation verification, coating application monitoring, and final coating assessment.


• Ensure installation work complies with project specifications, quality requirements, and safety regulations.


• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.


• Witness and document field testing activities, including hydrostatic testing and non-destructive examination (NDE) where applicable.


• Identify and report non-conformances, quality concerns, and installation issues.


• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate field records.


• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, contractors, and customers to resolve technical issues.


• Support commissioning and start-up activities as required.


• Promote and maintain compliance with company HSE policies and customer safety requirements.


• Travel to customer sites and project locations as required.

Required

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 3–5 years of field experience in pipeline installation, inspection. 


• Knowledge of pipeline construction methods, welding processes, and protective coating systems.


• Experience conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality documents.


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, or equivalent welding inspection certification.


• NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 or 2, BGAS, or equivalent coating inspection certification.


• Familiarity with API, ASME, ISO, and customer-specific pipeline standards.


• Knowledge of quality management systems and inspection documentation requirements.