Overview: DNV Industrial Services is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist – Industrial Services to support technical, operational and quality activities within the Industrial Services business area.
The role will report to the Quality and Technical Manager and will be focused on the supervision of inspection activities, technical support to inspection coordination teams, review of inspection documentation and reports, inspectors’ validation, technical bid support, process improvement and quality assurance activities.
The ideal candidate has a solid technical background in industrial inspection services, with experience in Oil & Gas, Power, Energy, Renewables and/or complex EPC projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational and Technical Support
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Supporting and supervising inspection activities performed by inspectors.
- Reviewing inspection documentation, including ITPs, inspection procedures, drawings, manufacturing schedules, project specifications and applicable standards.
- Providing technical support to inspection coordinators, inspectors and internal stakeholders during daily operational activities.
- Supporting the clarification of technical issues raised by clients, inspectors or project teams.
- Conducting inspections directly when required.
- Supporting expediting activities when needed, including review of manufacturing progress, pending technical items and inspection planning.
Inspection Reports Review
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Reviewing inspection reports to ensure completeness, consistency, technical accuracy and alignment with project requirements, applicable standards and internal procedures.
- Verifying that inspection outcomes, findings, deviations, punch items and NCRs are properly reported and supported by adequate evidence.
- Supporting the improvement of reporting quality and consistency across inspection assignments.
Inspectors Validation and Technical Interviews
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Managing and maintaining inspectors’ profiles and technical qualification records.
- Supporting the onboarding and approval process of inspectors in line with internal requirements and client-specific criteria.
- Preparing and performing technical interviews with inspectors and specialist resources.
- Assessing inspectors’ suitability for specific assignments based on technical background, certifications, experience and project requirements.
Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
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Supporting the implementation and improvement of internal procedures, operational instructions and quality processes.
- Supporting root cause analysis activities and the definition of corrective and preventive actions.
- Assisting during internal and external audits, including audits related to ISO 17020, ISO 9001 and client requirements.
- Promoting continuous improvement of inspection processes, report review workflows and technical governance.
Technical Bid Support
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Supporting bid managers during tender and proposal phases.
- Reviewing technical specifications, scopes of work and client requirements.
- Identifying suitable technical resources for projects and supporting the preparation of inspectors’ profiles for client submission.
- Providing technical input for commercial proposals where required.
Remote Inspection and Training
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Supporting and conducting remote inspections when applicable.
- Preparing and delivering technical training sessions for inspectors, coordinators and internal teams.
- Supporting the implementation of remote inspection methodologies, tools and procedures.
- Facilitating training follow-up and ensuring alignment with internal technical requirements.
Client and Stakeholder Interface
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Acting as a technical point of contact for key clients and internal teams.
- Supporting client audits, technical meetings and clarification processes.
- Assisting with the validation of resources for key client projects.
- Contributing to the resolution of technical issues and operational escalations.