Area Project Lead - NDT

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for an Area Project Lead in Abu Dhabi to oversee non-destructive testing (NDT) projects. The role covers planning, resource management, quality assurance, client relations, safety and reporting, and supervises field teams.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and schedule projects by allocating resources according to project requirements and timelines
• Allocate CNDT and ANDT personnel, equipment and training according to the project execution plan
• Ensure NDT work meets industry standards (ASME, ISO, API) and client and regulatory specifications
• Act as primary contact for assigned accounts, hold regular status meetings and give progress updates
• Enforce OSHA, HSE and company safety protocols, including site safety walks and IMS requirements
• Keep the team up to date on reports and documents using tools such as FLEX, Fieldspot, SharePoint and Nexus
• Supervise and mentor field staff, give performance feedback and run evaluations
• Maintain knowledge of NDT methods (UT, RT, PT, MT, TOFD) and stay current with standards and best practice
• Optimize routing and logistics, coordinate with other area managers and share resources
• Ensure customer satisfaction surveys are completed on time and follow up on improvement actions

Required profile

• Minimum degree with good communication skills
• At least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum NDT Level 2 certification

Required skills

• NDT Level 2 in UT, MPT, PT and PCN, or ISO 9712 RTFI
• Rich experience in the oil and gas industry