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Grade II Pipeline Inspection Engineer

Job Summary:

A Grade II Pipeline Inspection Engineer is regarded as someone who works within the Survey Team during pipeline survey operations.

They can successfully participate under supervision, in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor/Pipeline Inspection Engineer.

The Grade Pipeline Inspection Engineer is expected to participate in the Competence Management Programme.

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Qualification in an appropriate survey related subject. Minimum level HNC/HND or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications
  • Good standard of IT literacy/Team player/Good communication skills
  • 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

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to use technical online software packages PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to set up and calibrate equipment used in pipeline surveys PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to perform data acquisition activites and interpret data quality criteria PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) The ability to use processing programs, follow procedures and interpret pipeline survey data PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) The ability to implement an onboard data management system PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) The ability to recognise standard structural features of subsea pipelines, flowlines, power cables and umbilicals 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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Candidate Statement PDF Icon
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