The position of Deputy Chief Engineer – NDT & GTA exists for the purpose of overseeing the application of NDT technique on SSGC’s pipeline. This position involves supervising a team to ensure integrity and reliability of critical infrastructure within the natural gas transmission system. This position also requires overseeing formulation, execution and monitoring of GTAs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Organize non-destructive testing (NDT) services through a third-party service provider in order to obtain impartial and independent assessment of the pipeline condition.
Ensure that the service provider applies NDT in accordance with international standards, well-designed procedures, trained and certified inspectors. Review the service provider’s report and assessment data. 
2. Ensure application of NDT testing technique to monitor the integrity and reliability of pipelines and to detect defects and irregularities before they result in severe damage or non-compliance.
 
3. Review the third-party welding tenders including bill of quantities and technical details.
Provide technical inputs in the tender documents.
4. Check the method statements and standard operating procedures for project monitoring and control purposes.
  Seek approval of the documents from Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSE & QA) department. 
5. Monitor the plan to execute the third-party inspection and construction activities.
Supervise the activities pertaining to non-destructive testing. 
6. Implement and oversee quality assurance measures for NDT processes.
Ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with industry standards in all NDT deliverables.
7. Conduct comprehensive assessments of critical infrastructure using NDT techniques.
Provide insights into the structural integrity and reliability of components within the natural gas transmission system.
8. Monitor or witness pipeline project activities including excavation, pigging, commissioning and finally handing over to the Transmission department.
9. Prepare pre-qualification tenders of inspection, NDT testing and other jobs including welding, radiography etc.
10. Review the document compilation in order to finalize or close the project.
11. Formulate the technical aspects of Transportation Agreements and finalize the agreements in coordination with other departments such as Finance, Transmission, and Measurement etc.
12. Coordinate with the Government/ Private Companies for their comments on the draft agreements.
13. Delegate and ensure timely correspondence with the concerned stakeholders for early finalization of agreements.
14. Identify deviations from contractual obligations and communicates the relevant action to the Government/ Private Companies.
15. Identify the quantum of the changes and ensure proper implementation of the commended action.
16. Identify and assess risks under their management/ownership.
17. Develop and implement risk response strategies for the risks under their management.
18. Monitor risks and response strategies under their management.
19. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information provided for risk reporting.
20. Undertake any other task as assigned by superiors.