Operational Planner NDT Inspection at Intertek · Mongstad

About the Role

Intertek is looking for a structured and proactive Planner to support our CUI inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities on-site. The role is responsible for turning client scope and work orders into safe, efficient and executable plans, and for acting as the key coordination point between the inspection/NDT teams and the client.

Work is to be carried out in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements and instructions from the immediate supervisor / project manager.

Location: Sites for the oil and gas industry within Norway Employment type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as operational planner for all inspection and NDT activities on the assigned site or project.
• Serve as the planning liaison between Inspection/NDT teams, Client representatives and Subcontractors and other project disciplines
• Translate inspection scopes, specifications and drawings into detailed work packages, including manpower and equipment need
• Access, permits and isolation requirements
• Time estimates and work sequences
• Build and maintain the integrated plan in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, other)
• Follow up daily and weekly progress, updating plans and look-ahead schedules.
• Ensure all completed work is properly documented and reported in line with client and company requirements.
• Identify deviations, delays, access issues or safety concerns at an early stage and raise them immediately with the Project Manager and Client representative, including proposed mitigating actions.
• Coordinate with HSE, operations, maintenance and other stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical education in mechanical, inspection, NDT, engineering or similar (trade certificate, technical college or higher).
• Experience from inspection, NDT or maintenance in oil & gas, energy, process or similar industry.
• Experience from onshore and/or offshore facilities is highly desirable.
• Experience with in-service inspection (operational/ongoing plant inspection) is an advantage.
• Understanding of NDT methods (e.g. UT, RT, PT, MT, VT).
• NDT Level II and Radiation Protection certification are required.
• Experience with planning and work preparation on industrial sites is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with planning tools and systems, such as SAP or similar.
• Good English skills, written and spoken.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong planning and coordination skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple work fronts and changing priorities.
• Clear and professional communicator towards both field personnel and client.
• Solution-oriented, with the ability to foresee challenges and propose practical mitigations.
• Safety-conscious and reliable, with a high sense of responsibility for quality and compliance.
• Team player who contributes to a positive working environment.

We Offer

• An important role in a professional inspection / NDT environment.
• Close cooperation with experienced colleagues, clients and contractors.
• Competitive terms and good development opportunities within planning, inspection and project execution.

If you recognize yourself in this description, please submit your CV and a short application letter explaining your motivation and relevant experience.