JOB TITLE: QC Inspector – WAG Manifolds
CLIENT: Global Energy Operator
LOCATION: Rio, Brazil
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Residential
START DATE: ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH: Annually Renewable Contract
MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS
The Service Provider will deliver QC services at the WAG (Water Alternate Gas) manifolds worksite based in Rio, Brazil, with frequent travel to Distrito Industrial – Vespasiano/MG. The role ensures the Contractor supplies WAG Manifolds and Foundations on schedule, in compliance with CLIENT HSE policies and required quality standards.
ACTIVITIES
The Service Provider will liaise with:
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CPY Subsea HSE Lead
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CPY Quality Lead
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CPY Materials & Welding Lead
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CPY Delivery Lead
HSE AND COMPLIANCE – THE SERVICE HOLDER SHALL:
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Fully comply with site security, health, and safety requirements and maintain continuous hazard awareness
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Demonstrate exemplary H3SE behaviour, complete required training, and follow CPY Subsea HSE Lead directives
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Report issues/anomalies through site systems and apply STOP WORK when necessary
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Ensure risk assessments and toolbox talks are performed effectively
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Comply with Company Ethics and Code of Conduct, supporting Anti-Corruption initiatives
WORK TASKS
The Service Holder will ensure that work performed by CTR and sub-contractors complies with CPY and Project Specifications for WAG Manifolds and Foundations. Responsibilities include:
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Conduct inspection of welds and welding processes in accordance with WPS/PQR, codes, standards, and specifications
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Perform inspections before, during, and after welding per ISO 3834-2 requirements
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Apply extensive inspection experience (minimum 10 years) with CRA materials: Super Duplex (Pipe/Forging/HIPPED), Inconel 625, and LAS (F22)
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Inspect buttering, overlay, and girth welding using Inconel 625 and Alloy 59 consumables
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Perform advanced NDT methods:
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Visual
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Ultrasonic
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PAUT (Phased Array UT)
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Magnetic Particle
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Liquid Penetrant
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Verify testing in accordance with ASME and DNV requirements
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Review WPS and PQR to validate production compliance
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Inspect incoming materials against specifications and mill certificates
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Participate in root cause analysis for welding defects and implement corrective actions
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Identify and report deviations or quality issues impacting SPS equipment
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Prepare weekly inspection reports
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Coordinate with Company Site Representative and CPY Material Engineer on welding, NDT, and materials matters
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Stop work in case of non-conformity and reassess prior to restart
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Agree practical solutions with contractors that maintain quality without impacting schedule
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Ensure timely closure of non-conformities
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Monitor site welding activities and provide feedback to the project team
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Participate in audits and follow up on corrective actions
CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT
The service supports the execution phase of a major offshore development project. The multidisciplinary project team manages subsea systems, FPSO integration, and reservoir development.
Project objectives include:
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Maximising economic performance
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Optimising schedule, cost, and emissions
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Maintaining high technical quality and H3SE standards
DURATION / LOCATION
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Start Date: 1 March 2026
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Duration: 1 year (renewable through fabrication until mid-2028)
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Location: Rio, Brazil, with frequent travel to Distrito Industrial – Vespasiano/MG
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Status: Residential
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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Experience with WAG Manifolds and subsea structures
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15+ years of welding inspection experience
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Certification as Welding Inspector: CWI / CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 (or equivalent)
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NDT Level 3 certification (UT & PAUT, RT, DPI)
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Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
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Fluent English required (Portuguese and/or French an advantage)