Summary
GEORGE JOSE.K is an approved and qualified NDT/QC Inspector with over 28 years of experience in inspection, testing, quality management systems, and team management for offshore oil and gas projects. He has extensive experience in non-destructive testing, UT cross-checking, weld-flaw rectification, and technical support for critical fabrication and installation activities. His scope includes auditing contractors and suppliers and reviewing QCPs, ITPs, NDT procedures, reports, operator qualifications, equipment certificates, and validation procedures. He has supported major international clients and projects, including Chevron, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Qatar Gas, RasGas, Reliance, ONGC, and ADMA. He has also led multidisciplinary NDT teams and supported safety, risk analysis, and emergency-response activities at site.
summary may omit high-priority source evidence: Qualified by Chevron Australia through practical examination to perform PAUT, TOFD, and MUT, including work on Inconel, Duplex, and stainless-steel welds.; Led and supervised NDT teams, including 30 NDT technicians on a Chevron project and almost 40 NDT technicians at Dubai Dry Docks World.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (Physics) from Kerala University, India
- Bachelor of Education (Physical Science) from Kerala University, India
Qualifications and Training
- PCN Level – 3 Phased Array ultrasonic Testing (BINDT, U.K.) – PCN Number-300383 (ImechE, UK)
- PCN Level – 3 TOFD (BINDT, U.K.) – PCN Number-300383 (ImechE, UK)
- PCN Level – 3 Ultrasonic Testing (BINDT, U.K.) – PCN Number-300383 (ImechE, UK)
- PCN Level – 3 Magnetic Particle Testing (BINDT, U.K.) – PCN Number-300383
- PCN Level – 3 Penetrant Testing (BINDT, U.K.) – PCN Number-300383
- CSWIP Level – 1 AUT operator/Girth Weld Inspector (TWI, U.K.) (Expired)
- CSWIP Level – 2 AUT Interpreter/Auditor (TWI, U.K.) (Expired)
- CSWIP – 3.1 Welding Inspector (TWI, U.K.) (Expired)
- CSWIP Level – 2 Ultra Sonic Testing (3.1, 3.2, 3.8 & 3.9) (TWI, U.K)
- ASNT level - 2 Ultra Sonic Testing of Structural T K Y Joints
- Approved UT/PAUT/TOFD and MUT Inspector for CHEVRON, Australia; qualified by practical examination for Wheatstone Hook up project
- Approved NDT Inspector for Saudi Aramco, Shell, Mearsk Oil, Qatar Gas, Ras Gas, Reliance, ONGC, ADMA
- Approved QC/Vendor Inspector for Shell, Mearsk Oil, Qatar Gas, Ras Gas, Reliance, ONGC, ADMA-OPCO
- Aprooved NDT Level 3 for Chevron Australia
- Qualified to perform PAUT,TOFD,MUT for Gorgon project
- Qualified to perform MUT on CRA welds by site practical examination
- AUT (PIPE WIZARD) Operator – Saudi Aramco qualification
- AUT (PIPE WIZARD) Interpreter – Saudi Aramco qualification
- Phased Array (Structural,Piping&Offshore Pipeline) – Saudi Aramco qualification
- Ultrasonic Inspection (Conventional UT All configurations including TKY) – Saudi Aramco qualification
- Magnetic Particle Testing – Saudi Aramco qualification
- Dye penetrant Testing – Saudi Aramco qualification
- Offshore pipeline Ultrasonic Testing (conventional UT) Qualification – Saudi Aramco
- Classroom training for AUT (TWI, UK)
- Classroom training for AUT PIPE WIZARD (From Absolute NDE, CANADA)
- Classroom PCN Level II training in PHASED ARRAY (Welds) (Lavender international, U.K)
- Classroom PCN Level II training in TOFD (Welds) (Lavender international, U.K)
- Classroom CSWIP Level II training in UT (TWI, UK)
- Classroom training for Phased array from Olympus, Canada
- ASNT UT Level II
- ASNT MT Level II
- ASNT RT Level II
- ASNT PT Level II
Codes & Standards
- EN-ISO
- API
- NORSOK
- ASME SEC.V
- ASME SEC.VIII
- ASME SEC.IX
- AWS D1.1
- API 1104
- API RP2X
- EEMUA 158
- ASME B31.3 CODE CASE 181 & 2235
- DNV
- ASTM codes for AUT
- OSHAS requirements
Work Experience
May 2024 – Present
APS GROUP
NDT Specialist
- Reviewed NDT procedures.
- Performed UT and PAUT procedure qualification.
- Performed UT cross-checking.
- Acted as the interface between client RWE and contractor Drydocks.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with JGC (Japan Gas Corporation)
Mar 2023 – Dec 2024
JGC (Japan Gas Corporation)
PAUT/TOFD Level 3
- Provided PAUT/TOFD Level 3 services for the Basra refinery project in Iraq.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with APS GROUP
Jul 2020 – Feb 2023
E2P engineering consultancy
NDT consultant and Level 3 services
- Worked as an NDT consultant and provided Level 3 services for different clients.
Sep 2017 – Apr 2020
Lamprell Energy Ltd
Senior NDT Engineer-Level 3
- Performed UT cross-checking of TKY joints of TMCP welds for the GEO SEA jacket and Morray Firth jacket projects.
- Trained NDT technicians.
- Performed MUT cross-checking of TKY joints for the East Anglia Project.
- Managed technician qualifications and coordinated NDT subcontractors.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with JGC Kuwait
Aug 2017 – Oct 2017
JGC Kuwait
PAUT Supervisor
- Supervised inspection of SS pipe butt welds using DMA probes.
- Interpreted weld data for a short-term scope involving 54 joints.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Lamprell Energy Ltd
Aug 2015 – Apr 2017
DUBAI DRY DOCKS WORLD
NDT Supervisor
- Supervised almost 40 NDT technicians.
- Performed UT cross-checking of TKY joints and TMCP welds.
- Assigned duties to technicians and managed documentation.
- Acted as designated Level 3 for the Kevernar Project, involving jacket fabrication for Statoil, Norway.
Apr 2014 – Feb 2015
TPI AGENCY
Senior level 3 AUT/NDT and NDT supervisor
- Provided senior Level 3 AUT/NDT and NDT supervision for the Chevron project at Barrow Island.
- Led a team of 30 NDT technicians across different disciplines.
Mar 1994 – Mar 2014
Mcdermott Middle East INC.
Quality Operations Specialist & AUT Operator and interpreter
- Worked as a Quality Operations Specialist and AUT Operator and interpreter using Pipe Wizard.
- Obtained Chevron Australia qualification in phased array, TOFD, and MUT through practical site examination.
- Played a main role in the qualification and height sizing accuracy programme of the Pipe Wizard AUT system.
- Coordinated NDT activities for the ARAMCO Safaniyah project and prepared NDT procedures for different projects.
- Introduced PAUT for pipe-to-fitting butt welds and small-diameter pipe joints.
- Performed PAUT/AUT/Multi-NDT/QC inspection activities on onshore and offshore decks, jacket installations, hook-up, and pipe-laying projects.
- Performed UT cross-checking and auditing of junior technicians for Aramco, Qatar Gas, ONGC, and other clients.
- Handled inspection work for Aramco, Qatar Gas, Reliance, Shell, Mearsk Oil, Ras Gas, and ONGC.
- Prepared phased-array equipment setup files according to requirements.
- Acquired data from structural, pressure-vessel, pressure-pipe-to-pipe, and pipe-to-fitting welds using various scanners with PA and TOFD combination.
- Analyzed acquired phased-array and TOFD data with Tomo View 2.7R and 2.9R.
- Conducted UT disbondment testing and flaw detection using compression-wave probe technique on overlay/cladded welds in the clad shop.
- Conducted conventional UT angle-beam testing of structural, pressure-vessel, pressure-piping, pipeline, and riser welds.
- Conducted MPI and dye penetrant testing of structural, pressure-vessel, pressure-piping, pipeline, and riser welds.
- Conducted UT of Inconel-cladded welds using angle-beam longitudinal wave.
1992 – 1993
TPI AGENCY
- Obtained qualification from ARAMCO to perform UT through direct site examination by an ARAMCO representative.
- Worked with the Aramco southern area pipeline department at Abquiqe and Uthmaniah plants.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Projects
Client: QATAR GAS and SHELL
Pearl1 installation and hook up at Qatar offshore
Location: Qatar offshore
- Handled NDT tasks for installation and hook-up activities at Qatar offshore.
Client: ARAMCO
ZULF installation and hook up at Saudi Offshore
Location: Saudi Offshore
- Handled NDT tasks for installation and hook-up activities at Saudi Offshore.
Client: ARAMCO
SAFANIYA installation and hook up at Saudi Offshore
Location: Saudi Offshore
- Handled NDT tasks for installation and hook-up activities at Saudi Offshore.
Client: ARAMCO
MANIFA installation and hook up at Saudi Offshore
Location: Saudi Offshore
- Handled NDT tasks for installation and hook-up activities at Saudi Offshore.
Client: ARAMCO
KARAN-6 installation and hook up at Saudi Offshore
Location: Saudi Offshore
- Handled NDT tasks for installation and hook-up activities at Saudi Offshore.
Client: ONGC
Cluster projects, Jacket installation at Mumbai high
Location: Mumbai high
- Handled NDT tasks for jacket installation activities.
Client: RASGAS
Valve construction inspection at Dresser Italia, Luccine, PBVS
Vendor: Dresser Italia / PBVS
Product: Valves
Position: Vendor inspector
Location: Italy
- Performed vendor inspection during valve construction in Italy.
MAY 2024 – PRESENT
Client: RWE
NORFOLK VANGUARD East and West project
Vendor: Drydocks
Position: NDT Specialist
- Reviewed NDT procedures.
- Performed UT and PAUT procedure qualification.
- Performed UT cross-checking.
- Acted as interface between client RWE and contractor Drydocks.
MAR 2023 – DEC 2024
Basra refinery project
Vendor: JGC (Japan Gas Corporation)
Position: PAUT/TOFD Level 3
Location: Iraq
- Provided PAUT/TOFD Level 3 services for the Basra refinery project.
SEP 2017 – APR 2020
GEO SEA jacket project
Vendor: Lamprell Energy Ltd
Product: Jackets
Position: Senior NDT Engineer-Level 3
Location: Sharjah, UAE
- Performed UT cross-checking of TKY joints of TMCP welds.
- Trained NDT technicians.
SEP 2017 – APR 2020
Morray Firth jacket project
Vendor: Lamprell Energy Ltd
Product: Jackets and topside
Position: Senior NDT Engineer-Level 3
Location: Sharjah, UAE
- Performed UT cross-checking of TKY joints of TMCP welds for jackets and topside.
- Trained NDT technicians.
SEP 2017 – APR 2020
East Anglia Project
Vendor: Lamprell Energy Ltd
Product: Jackets
Position: Project NDT Engineer
Location: Netherlands / Sharjah, UAE
- Performed MUT cross-checking of TKY joints.
- Managed technician qualifications.
- Coordinated NDT subcontractors.
- Managed weld-flaw rectification and coordinated with TWI for the ECA of East Anglia jackets in the Netherlands.
AUG 2017 – OCT 2017
Client: JGC
SS pipe butt weld inspection
Vendor: JGC Kuwait
Product: SS pipe butt welds
Position: PAUT Supervisor
Location: Kuwait
- Supervised PAUT inspection of SS pipe butt welds using DMA probes.
- Interpreted weld data for 54 joints.
AUG 2015 – APR 2017
Client: Statoil
Kevernar Project
Vendor: Dubai Dry Docks World
Product: Jacket fabrication
Position: Designated Level 3
Location: Norway
- Performed NDT supervision for jacket fabrication for Statoil, Norway.
- Performed UT cross-checking of TKY joints and TMCP welds.
- Assigned duties to NDT technicians and managed documentation.
APR 2014 – FEB 2015
Client: Chevron
Chevron project at Barrow Island
Vendor: STORK Technical Services
Position: Senior level 3 AUT/NDT and NDT supervisor
Location: Barrow Island, Perth, WA
- Led a team of 30 NDT technicians across different disciplines.
- Provided senior Level 3 AUT/NDT supervision for the Chevron project.
MAR 1994 – MAR 2014
Client: Saudi Aramco
ARAMCO Safaniyah project
Vendor: Mcdermott Middle East INC.
Product: Offshore pipelines
Position: NDT coordinator
Location: Saudi Arabia
- Coordinated NDT activities for the ARAMCO Safaniyah project.
- Prepared NDT procedures for different projects.
- Performed UT cross-checking and auditing of junior technicians for Aramco, Qatar Gas, ONGC, and other clients.
MAR 1994 – MAR 2014
Client: Chevron Australia
Wheatstone Hook up project
Vendor: Mcdermott Middle East INC.
Position: AUT Operator and interpreter
Location: Australia
- Obtained Chevron Australia qualification in PAUT, TOFD, and MUT through practical examination conducted at site.
MAR 1994 – MAR 2014
Pipe Wizard AUT system qualification and HSA programme
Vendor: Mcdermott Middle East INC.
Product: Pipe Wizard AUT system
Position: Quality Operations Specialist & AUT Operator and interpreter
- Played a main role in the qualification and height sizing accuracy programme of the Pipe Wizard AUT system.
- Prepared setup files for phased array equipment according to project requirements.
- Acquired data from structural, pressure-vessel, pressure-pipe-to-pipe, and pipe-to-fitting welds using various scanners with PA and TOFD combination.
- Analyzed acquired phased array and TOFD data with Tomo View 2.7R and 2.9R.
1992 – 1993
Client: Saudi Aramco
Southern area pipeline department
Vendor: AMSYCO NDT Co
Product: Pipelines
Location: Abquiqe and Uthmaniah plants, Saudi Arabia
- Obtained Saudi Aramco qualification in UT through direct site examination by an Aramco representative.
- Worked with the Aramco southern area pipeline department at Abquiqe and Uthmaniah plants.
Skills
- NDT Inspection
- UT / PAUT / TOFD Inspection
- AUT Inspection and Interpretation
- UT Cross-Checking
- NDT Procedure Review
- NDT Technical Support
- Contractor and Supplier Auditing
- Quality Management Systems
- NDT Team Management
- NDT Technician Supervision
- NDT Subcontractor Coordination
- Technical Document Review
- NDT Operator Qualification Review
- NDT Equipment Certificate Review
- Safety Task Analysis
- Risk and Hazard Analysis
- Technical Troubleshooting
Commodities
- Structural Welds
- Pressure Vessels
- Pressure Piping
- Pipelines
- Offshore Risers
- Pipe-to-Pipe Welds
- Pipe-to-Fitting Welds
- Valves
- Jackets
- Topside Structures
- TMCP Materials
- Inconel
- Duplex Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Cladded Welds