OCTG Inspector / Tubular Inspector

Job Title: Full-time, Permanent

Position summary:

• Perform visual inspections of OCTG products (casing, tubing, drill pipe and related tubulars) to ensure compliance with client specifications, API standards and company quality procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process and outgoing OCTG tubulars (casing, tubing, drill pipe, and components) using Visual Testing (VT) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods (MT, PT, UT, EMI, etc.). 
• Perform thread inspections, measure dimensions and verify material IDs / heat numbers against documentation and traceability records.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain inspection equipment (UT probes, EMI/Rotomac units, MPI/pen testing kits) and perform pre-job equipment checks.
• Classify, document and report defects (corrosion, cracking, galling, thread damage) and make disposition recommendations per API 5CT / DS-1 / company acceptance criteria.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, pipe tally sheets and photographic evidence; maintain accurate records in the inspection system.
• Liaise with QA/QC, production and client representatives; enforce HSE rules during inspection activities.

Required qualifications & experience

• Technical / vocational certificate preferred. Minimum 4–7 years’ experience in OCTG / tubular inspection.
• Certifications: ASNT Level II (or equivalent) in MT, PT, UT, VT recommended/ preferred for many roles; training in API standards (API 5CT) is an advantage.

Skills & competencies

• Strong understanding of OCTG product specifications (API 5CT, related reference documents) and inspection acceptance criteria.
• Able to read technical drawings, work instructions and inspection procedures; good report writing and basic MS Office skills.
• Attention to detail, good eyesight (or corrected), physical ability to work in yards and lift moderate loads, and adherence to HSE requirements.

Typical tools / tests used

• Visual inspection tools, calipers, thread gauges, UT (ultrasonic), MT (magnetic particle), drift tools, PT (dye/penetrant), EMI/eddy current units, borescopes.

Deliverables / KPIs

• Timely, accurate inspection reports and tally sheets; equipment calibration logs maintained; defect capture rate and correct dispositioning; zero HSE incidents during inspection activities.

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