Upstream QA/QC Technician

We're seeking an experienced Upstream Drilling and Completions (D&C) QA/QC Technician to join Kerndell and support our client's third-party inspection (TPI) needs in Bridgewater, NJ.

This is a field-based role. The QA/QC Technician will routinely travel to supplier sites to perform TPI services, generate required reports, and verify that the inspection, assembly, testing, and loadout of D&C equipment comply with applicable specifications and standards. This role includes a focus on the traceability, inspection, testing, and loadout of upstream hydraulic control lines. Anticipate ˜ 20-40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor the inspection, assembly, testing, and loadout of drilling and completions (D&C) equipment and the traceability, inspection (visual, dimensional, RT, ECT, etc.), testing (material, PMI, hydrostatic pressure, etc.), and loadout of newly-manufactured upstream hydraulic control lines for offshore exploration and development utilization:

• Reduce and mitigate costly rig nonproductive time (NPT).
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and best practice (e.g. DS-1, API, DNV).
• Verify conformance with equipment supplier procedures and customer- or project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
• Support continuous improvement by tracking and evaluating supplier discrepancies and nonconformances (NCRs), and reviewing proposed corrective actions.
• If needed, conduct site audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, API Q1, and API Q2 (as applicable).
• Formally document surveillance activities and results to maintain traceability.
• Proactively promote and reinforce a strong safety culture at all times.

Requirements

• Proficiency in:
  • For upstream D&C equipment, nondestructive examination and testing (NDE/NDT) methods such as magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), and ultrasonic testing (UT).
  • For upstream hydraulic control lines: 1) nondestructive examination and testing (NDE/NDT) methods such as radiographic testing (RT), eddy current testing (ECT), positive material identification (PMI), and hydrostatic pressure testing, and 2) destructive examination and testing (DE/DT) methods such as tensile and hardness testing.
• Quality auditing specifications, processes, and techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct, hands-on experience in shop-level operations involving the inspection, assembly, testing, and loadout of D&C equipment - preferably across multiple major equipment suppliers.