Job Description

• NOV South Africa is seeking an experienced Riser Repair Technician. In this role you will form an integral part of the Riser Repair team where your support and expertise will ensure that all Marine Riser related Inspections and Repairs are successfully executed. You will also be required to manage the Riser Inspection/Repair equipment and offer maintenance and calibration support. You will also be responsible to manage our key stock items for replacement repair components, raw material and consumables.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide hands-on support on disassembly, assembly and FAT activities for Risers and Telescopic Joints.
• Be fully proficient in and perform the below NDT processes as a qualified ASNT Level 2 Technician.
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MP)
• Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LP)
• Visual Inspection (VI)
• Hardness Inspection
• Wall Thickness Inspection
• Control all Riser equipment and prepare equipment for AFB assignments.
• Control and Track all AFB equipment including identifying maintenance, spares and calibration requirements. Ensure that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
• Support any Riser Repair Stock and Consumable requirements.
• Support any Yard infrastructure and/or Yard Equipment Maintenance requirements.
• Client liaison as and when required.
• Supply technical input/support to Riser Repair Manager and/or Riser project engineers. 
• Extensive international travel

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering and/or a relevant Trade such as Mechanical Fitting etc.

EXPERIENCE:

• Approximately 5-10 Years’ experience in a Repair/Engineering facility with 2-3 years in a Lead Capacity. 
• Experience within the Oil & Gas industry and more specific on Marine Risers would be ideal for this position. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Be an expert on all PCG related SOP’s, NDT Written Practice, Work instructions related to Riser Inspections.
• Be familiar with all NOV Global NDT report formats, report writing and review.
• Be competent in the ability to read and understand the applicable engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, reports and follow any Shop Packets and/or Quality Control Plans as required.
• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook)