Inspection Engineer - Nondestructive Testing
Posted date [2026-08-01]
(ID: 48872)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Inspection Engineer - Nondestructive TestingJob Snapshot
Role: Inspection Engineer - Nondestructive Testing
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Production Quality Assurance
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Inspection Engineer - Nondestructive Testing vacancy in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an asset-assurance opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. ADNOC Group is hiring an experienced engineer to evaluate field equipment and facilities, plan code-compliant examinations and convert inspection findings into effective preventive or corrective work.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Production Quality Assurance
Salary: 20000-30000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Reliable inspection evidence enables maintenance teams to address deterioration before it affects containment, availability or
safe operation. This position will maintain equipment-condition histories, anticipate future examination needs and coordinate access for online inspection work. The engineer will also provide quality oversight for welding, fabricated components, repaired parts and specialized contractor services.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection activities must follow applicable reference codes and produce clear, traceable recommendations for responsible departments.
* Assess the condition of field equipment, piping and facilities using current nondestructive examination techniques.
* Develop inspection plans and schedules from historical records and RBI study findings.
* Coordinate with the Plant Availability Division to forecast inspection-access requirements.
* Arrange scaffolding, insulation removal and crane support for online examinations.
* Select testing methods appropriate to the equipment, material and suspected defect.
* Document inspection observations, abnormalities and recommended actions.
* Attach checklists, assembly drawings and sketches that identify specific defect locations.
* Communicate inspection findings to maintenance and other responsible departments.
* Raise work orders for corrective or preventive action based on inspection results.
* Review work-order scope and ensure recommendations are properly addressed.
* Verify job completion before formally closing inspection-related work orders.
* Coordinate material analysis and hardness testing for equipment parts and assemblies.
* Arrange coating-thickness and ferrite testing when required.
* Inspect spare parts supplied for fabrication, maintenance and overhaul activities.
* Evaluate reconditioned components and parts used in modification work.
* Confirm the quality of new piping, equipment and installation materials.
* Investigate discrepancies and complete required examinations before issuing reports.
* Review final quality-control dossiers submitted by contractors.
* Coordinate specialized assignments with third-party inspection agencies.
* Prepare Welding Procedure Specifications for relevant work.
* Develop welder-qualification documentation and testing requirements.
* Witness qualification tests and prepare certificates for successful welders.
* Submit welder certifications for Asset Integrity approval.
* Perform technical evaluations of external inspection contractors.
* Develop inspection scopes, job checklists and coordination requirements.
* Maintain current inspection files, test records and equipment histories.
* Support inspection planning, scheduling and field execution across assigned assets.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline. At least eight years of relevant experience in inspection, metallurgy or industrial asset assurance is required.
The ideal candidate will understand inspection codes, RBI-based planning, welding qualification and material-testing practices. Strong technical reporting and contractor-coordination skills are essential, together with the ability to convert examination results into practical maintenance requirements. Relevant professional certification should be held where applicable.
Skills Set
Nondestructive examination
Equipment condition assessment
RBI inspection planning
Online inspection coordination
Inspection scheduling
Materials analysis
Hardness testing
Coating-thickness measurement
Ferrite testing
Fabrication inspection
Spare-part quality assessment
Reconditioned component inspection
Piping inspection
Welding Procedure Specifications
Welder qualification
Qualification-test witnessing
Quality-control dossier review
Third-party inspection coordination
Technical contractor evaluation
Inspection scope preparation
Maintenance work-order control
Defect documentation
Assembly drawing review
Asset inspection records
Why Join Us
This opportunity provides direct influence over equipment integrity and maintenance quality across operating assets. It combines field inspection, materials engineering and welding assurance, offering an experienced professional varied technical challenges within Abu Dhabi\'s established industrial energy sector.
About the Company
ADNOC Group operates major energy assets from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its inspection and maintenance teams use structured integrity programs, qualified technical personnel and code-based examination methods to support safe facilities and dependable production.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection activities must follow applicable reference codes and produce clear, traceable recommendations for responsible departments.
* Assess the condition of field equipment, piping and facilities using current nondestructive examination techniques.
* Develop inspection plans and schedules from historical records and RBI study findings.
* Coordinate with the Plant Availability Division to forecast inspection-access requirements.
* Arrange scaffolding, insulation removal and crane support for online examinations.
* Select testing methods appropriate to the equipment, material and suspected defect.
* Document inspection observations, abnormalities and recommended actions.
* Attach checklists, assembly drawings and sketches that identify specific defect locations.
* Communicate inspection findings to maintenance and other responsible departments.
* Raise work orders for corrective or preventive action based on inspection results.
* Review work-order scope and ensure recommendations are properly addressed.
* Verify job completion before formally closing inspection-related work orders.
* Coordinate material analysis and hardness testing for equipment parts and assemblies.
* Arrange coating-thickness and ferrite testing when required.
* Inspect spare parts supplied for fabrication, maintenance and overhaul activities.
* Evaluate reconditioned components and parts used in modification work.
* Confirm the quality of new piping, equipment and installation materials.
* Investigate discrepancies and complete required examinations before issuing reports.
* Review final quality-control dossiers submitted by contractors.
* Coordinate specialized assignments with third-party inspection agencies.
* Prepare Welding Procedure Specifications for relevant work.
* Develop welder-qualification documentation and testing requirements.
* Witness qualification tests and prepare certificates for successful welders.
* Submit welder certifications for Asset Integrity approval.
* Perform technical evaluations of external inspection contractors.
* Develop inspection scopes, job checklists and coordination requirements.
* Maintain current inspection files, test records and equipment histories.
* Support inspection planning, scheduling and field execution across assigned assets.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline. At least eight years of relevant experience in inspection, metallurgy or industrial asset assurance is required.
The ideal candidate will understand inspection codes, RBI-based planning, welding qualification and material-testing practices. Strong technical reporting and contractor-coordination skills are essential, together with the ability to convert examination results into practical maintenance requirements. Relevant professional certification should be held where applicable.
Skills Set
Nondestructive examination
Equipment condition assessment
RBI inspection planning
Online inspection coordination
Inspection scheduling
Materials analysis
Hardness testing
Coating-thickness measurement
Ferrite testing
Fabrication inspection
Spare-part quality assessment
Reconditioned component inspection
Piping inspection
Welding Procedure Specifications
Welder qualification
Qualification-test witnessing
Quality-control dossier review
Third-party inspection coordination
Technical contractor evaluation
Inspection scope preparation
Maintenance work-order control
Defect documentation
Assembly drawing review
Asset inspection records
Why Join Us
This opportunity provides direct influence over equipment integrity and maintenance quality across operating assets. It combines field inspection, materials engineering and welding assurance, offering an experienced professional varied technical challenges within Abu Dhabi\'s established industrial energy sector.
About the Company
ADNOC Group operates major energy assets from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its inspection and maintenance teams use structured integrity programs, qualified technical personnel and code-based examination methods to support safe facilities and dependable production.
