Overview
Senior Non-Destructive Testing Engineer role with relocation to Saudi Arabia and a permanent expat relocation package. This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia and is a permanent full-time role. Only referred candidates will be contacted.
Position : Senior Non-Destructive Testing Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package
Company : Aramco
Position Description
We are seeking a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer to join the Inspection Technology Unit (ITU) within the Inspection Technical Support Division. The ITU develops and deploys advanced inspection technologies to ensure asset integrity across upstream and downstream operations, focusing on qualifiers and implementations of innovative solutions—particularly In-Line Inspection (ILI) systems—to improve pipeline safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
As an NDT Engineer, your primary role is to lead the evaluation and implementation of NDT technologies, especially ILI systems, to enhance pipeline integrity strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate emerging NDT and ILI technologies
- Provide technical guidance on application and support their deployment across pipeline operations
- Oversee the technical performance of ILI tools in the field
- Collaborate with vendors to improve data quality and tool capabilities
- Assist in validating inspection results through field verification and integration with inspection programs
- Promote the adoption of advanced inspection methodologies to detect and manage critical pipeline anomalies such as corrosion, cracking, and geometry defects, ensuring alignment with safety, compliance, and operational excellence standards
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Advanced degree is highly desirable.Minimum of 20 years of professional experience in asset inspection and non-destructive testing technologies, including hands-on involvement in inline inspection operations and data interpretation.NDT Level III certification in at least two inspection methodsAbility to apply international codes and standards relevant to inspection operations, such as API, ASME, and AWSStrong understanding of pipeline inspection principles, including pigging operations, pipeline cleaning, and inline inspection tool validation techniquesExperience identifying and analyzing damage mechanisms detected via inline inspection (e.g., corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, weld anomalies, dents, cracks)Familiar with high-resolution inspection technologies used in inline tools (magnetic flux leakage, ultrasonic testing, electromagnetic acoustic transducer systems)Ability to analyze inline inspection results and provide technical support for run / rerun decisions, dig verification campaigns, and fitness-for-service assessmentsKnowledge of AI and machine learning integration for predictive pipeline integrity assessments is preferredProficiency in interpreting inspection data using advanced analytics softwareStrong economic analysis, planning, and budgeting skills to support inspection strategy development and implementationWorking Environment
Aramco emphasizes challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities, with significant investment in talent development and workforce programs to enhance sector-specific knowledge and competencies.
Aramco energizes the world economy and is a large global energy company committed to responsible stewardship and societal value.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Oil and GasReferral notes : referrals may increase interview chances.
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