Offshore Export Joint and Termination Inspector

Offshore Export Joint and Termination Inspector

Role Objective and Success Criteria

• Act as the offshore QA/QC representative for export cable jointing, termination, cable handling, and GIS termination activities at the offshore substation.
• Inspect workmanship, cable systems, and test activities to confirm compliance with approved RAMS, specifications, quality procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Provide accurate, fact-based reporting on progress, quality, defects, interfaces, and emerging technical risks.
• Ensure jointing, termination, testing, and handover documentation is complete, traceable, and archived in the project records management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect offshore cable systems and connection equipment using the designated inspection reporting tool.
• Witness VLF, sheath, and OTDR testing, along with any other cable or termination tests required by the approved scope.
• Carry out QA/QC inspections of jointing and termination work, including cable support, cleating, hang-off, earthing, and bonding arrangements where applicable.
• Confirm that the contractor prepares and delivers complete records of the work and services performed in accordance with the agreed RAMS and testing requirements.
• Comply with and reinforce HSE requirements, escalating non-conformances, damage, defects, and unsafe conditions through the agreed project channels.

Key Tasks

• Complete daily QA/QC inspections, maintain punch lists, and follow actions through to satisfactory close-out.
• Prepare daily progress reports, review contractor reporting, and maintain the applicable progress tracker.
• Coordinate Permit to Work requests and confirm the availability of Senior Authorised Persons for switching activities when required.
• Ensure cable testing is completed at the required time, with suitable test equipment available, and review test documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Support handover certification, project records management, weather-data collection, and clear end-of-shift handover reporting.
• Manage working interfaces with cable installation contractors and with WTG, foundation, and offshore substation packages where relevant.
• Issue non-conformance, damage, and defect notifications to the responsible cable project engineer and provide timely technical recommendations.

Deliverables

• Accurate inputs to installation interfaces, daily progress reports, progress trackers, and end-of-shift handover reports.
• Inspection, testing, punch-list, non-conformance, and handover records that provide a clear audit trail.
• Scope-related reports, technical memoranda, and practical on-site recommendations.
• Minutes from relevant contractor meetings and technical lessons learned for the responsible project engineer.
• Complete jointing and termination documentation archived in the project records management system.

Decision Authority and Responsibility

• Recommend changes affecting programme, cost, or quality to the Export Cable Project Engineer or Technical Scope Manager.
• Identify and escalate work that does not comply with approved RAMS, testing requirements, HSE expectations, or applicable quality standards.
• Maintain objective inspection records and provide evidence-based recommendations within delegated authority.

Requirements

• Polish nationality or EU nationality with the legal right to work in Poland is mandatory.
• Mandatory offshore certification: Seafarers Offshore Medical, one-day First Aid, Firefighting, Sea Survival and Transfer, Climbing and Rescue at Heights, Confined Space, and Helicopter Transfer training.
• A valid Polish medical certificate and Polish BHP training are mandatory.
• HV/MV cable jointing or termination training and practical experience are highly desirable.
• VLF and OTDR testing training or practical test-witnessing experience are highly desirable.
• Training or experience in safe working within high-voltage and low-voltage substation environments is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of HV/MV cable systems, cable ladders and cleating, subsea cable hang-off systems, and cable earthing and bonding.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, offshore HSE requirements, RAMS, quality inspection, and controlled handover processes.
• Strong documentation skills and confidence using inspection, reporting, and records-management tools; experience with relevant tools and procedures is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently offshore, communicate clearly across contractor and package interfaces, and complete either day or night shifts.
• Background verification is required before onboarding.

Working Conditions

• Four consultant positions are available offshore at the Polish offshore substation.
• The rotation is three weeks on and three weeks off, covering day or night shifts.
• Approved travel and accommodation are covered, subject to prior approval; meals are reimbursed under the project expense policy.
• Consultants must provide a current PC and/or iPhone and accept device-security controls.