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Inspection Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Inspection Coordinator should have a broad range and knowledge and experience of subsea inspection activities including (but not limited to):

  • Inspection equipment whether with dive control/inspection shack or ROV station
  • The ability to prepare/operate/test and calibrate all inspection equipment
  • Preparation of datasheets/work packs and pre-dive plans
  • Regular liaison with company Project Managers/Party Chiefs/client's and ROV or Dive Supervisors
  • Deliver of pre dive briefings
  • Monitoring of the inspection work to ensure that task plans and workscopes do not deviate from client procedures
  • Providing running commentary required within the client's work scope
  • Ensuring all data is achieved and recorded as required by the quality procedures
  • Any post inspection reports/wash-up meeting and demobilisation activities are completed

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
  • Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
  • EITHER
    • Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Inspection Engineer Grade I and competence criteria for Senior Inspection Engineer grade
    • AND
    • Nominally 24 months' experience, including 200 operational days offshore as an Inspection Engineer Grade I
  • OR
    • Long service experience
  • Essential: must hold an in date 3.4u certificate
  • Desirable to hold industry related certification associated with NDT techniques and Inspection suites e.g. ACFM, Integrity Elements, Nexus, exe.

The following performance criteria will be assessed:

CriteriaPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to operate the company safety management system in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to participate in emergency procedures as required on the vessel or installation where operations take place PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to supervise a team during all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) The ability to implement effective management techniques in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) The ability to liaise with both site and shore based client and company personnel (as appropriate) PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) The ability to manage administrative requirements in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) The ability to understand and implement company management systems in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) The ability to ensure effective Inspection techniques during Operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan
  • An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed.
  • In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment.
  • The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
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Assessment Feedback Form
  • An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete.
  • It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well.
  • Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence.
  • The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
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Assessor Sign off Form
  • The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted.
  • Please use one sign off form per assessor.
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Record of Witnesses Form
  • The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
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Witness Statement
  • The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent.
  • It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role.
  • It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
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