Offshore Export Joint and Termination Inspector

Offshore Export Joint and Termination Inspector

Role Objective

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, as well as 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 and Benefits

• Three weeks on / three weeks off rotation, 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.