Inspection Engineer (NDT)

About the role

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Location: Turkmenistan (Full-time, Onshore).

We are recruiting an Inspection Engineer to support in-service inspection and integrity-related activities on oil & gas assets in Turkmenistan. The role requires strong hands-on inspection capability across static equipment, piping, structures, and lifting equipment, along with the ability to manage inspection planning, review technical deliverables, and coordinate inspection personnel.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Plan and manage inspection activities for in-service/live plant assets (planning, prioritization, execution support, and close-out)

• Conduct and/or oversee internal and external inspections of:

  • Lifting equipment and cranes

  • Piping, pipelines, and risers

  • Structural components

  • Static and process plant equipment

• Review and validate inspection findings, ensure quality of reporting, and issue technical recommendations

• Review and approve inspection reports prepared by inspectors; ensure consistency of documentation and data quality

• Review and comment on welding documentation (including WPS) and support fabrication/modification quality control where required

• Coordinate NDT activities by selecting appropriate methods, understanding limitations, and ensuring correct application

• Support coating/painting-related inspections and surface preparation awareness (blast cleaning, coating application methods)

• Interpret engineering documentation (GA drawings, P&IDs, mechanical catalogues) and provide technical comments

• Coordinate and supervise inspection personnel and organize work execution under operational timelines

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Requirements

 

• Engineering degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Metallurgy / Materials (or equivalent)

• Minimum 5 years experience in inspection activities for in-service/live plant oil & gas assets

• Strong understanding of inspection planning and inspection management practices

• Broad inspection exposure across lifting equipment, piping/pipelines, structures, and static equipment

• Working knowledge of welding technology (metallurgy, processes) and ability to review welding documentation

• Practical familiarity with NDT methods, applications, and limitations

• Awareness of coating/painting inspection fundamentals and surface preparation/coating application methods

• Good understanding of common international codes/standards used in oil & gas integrity and fabrication work

• Ability to read and comment on engineering drawings (GA, P&ID, related mechanical drawings)

• Strong technical reporting skills and ability to work independently under pressure

• Leadership ability to coordinate and supervise inspectors

• Good English (written and spoken)

Conditions

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• Resident position in Turkmenistan (full-time) with on-call readiness

• Fixed monthly salary in USD

• Visa/travel/accommodation/meals provided as per company policy

• Home leave schedule to be agreed based on operational needs

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How to Apply

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Please apply using the form: Inspection Engineer Application Form