Offshore Cables Inspector

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 150 global leader in the Renewable Energy industry. They specialize in Utility Scale Wind and Solar Development. This opportunity will give you experience in the growing Offshore Wind industry in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy.

LOCATION

Providence, RI, 02903

COMPENSATION

$75-80/hr

Full Benefits Offered

Project is covering the travel expenses (flights and hotel are a subject to pre-approval from the Manager)

SCHEDULE

2 weeks on/2 weeks off (14/14 hitch) OR 3 weeks on/3 weeks off – 12-hour days

Hours over 40 are paid time and a half

POSITION OVERVIEW: Offshore Termination & Joint (Cables) Inspector

The T&J Inspector is responsible for the inspection and the quality assurance of jointing, termination and testing of cables, in compliance with client HVC requirements and standards during offshore/onshore T&T phase of project execution

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Act as the client’s representative for inspection and quality assurance of jointing, termination, and testing of cables at site

- Understand the client’s quality technical requirements (TRs) and relevant IEC standards, ensuring that suppliers remain in full compliance

- Inspect cable systems, including cable hang-off systems and termination of HVC and FOC at OSS or FOU locations, in accordance with project requirements, standards, and designated inspection reporting tools

- Witness VLF, sheath, HVRT, and OTDR testing, along with any other required cable or termination tests

- Review T&T-related documentation, including procedures, to ensure alignment with accepted RAMS from suppliers or contractors prior to offshore/onshore T&T campaigns

- Comply with and enforce all client QHSE requirements at site

- Prepare Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) to the Export or Array Cable Technical Scope Manager (depending on allocated scope) and update progress tables as required by the project

- Ensure approved Permits to Work (PtW) are in place prior to T&T activities at site

- Interface and maintain effective communication with WTG, FOU, OnSS, OSS, CONS, and OCI teams at site

- Prepare or adapt inspection checklists for testing activities during offshore/onshore T&T phases, including use of the Digital Inspection Tool (DIT)

- Ensure cable T&T activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and within agreed timeframes, including verifying that calibrated test equipment is available at site

- Monitor weather data to ensure T&T activities are performed within acceptable weather windows

- Complete and hand over daily shift reports to the next inspector, ensuring smooth communication between shifts

- Manage site-level changes not covered under formal change requests

- Oversee punch lists, handover certifications, NCR management, and Lessons Learned (LL) documentation during the offshore/onshore T&T phase, including reporting non-conformance or damage notifications to the client’s Project Engineer

- Review and approve T&T-related as-built documentation

- Participate in internal team and external supplier T&T-related meetings

- Provide input to the Monthly HVC Quality Report, including current NCRs, Lessons Learned, risks/opportunities, and quality-related issues for the Lead QA Project Engineer

REQUIREMENTS

- GWO courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling.

- BOSIET/HUET incl. CA-EBS

- OGUK Medical certificate incl. Chester Step

- Valid Driver’s License

- Completed First Aid Course

- Strong familiarity with high-voltage (HV) equipment, including cables and accessories (33 kV and above)

- Ability to interpret industry standards, client technical requirements (TRs), and experience with HVC and FOC testing

- Hands-on skills in HV/MV cable jointing and termination, cable ladder and cleating systems, subsea cable hang-off systems, and earthing and bonding of cable systems

- Solid understanding of QHSE practices in industrial, construction, or offshore environments

- Training or experience in:

- HV/MV jointing

- VLF testing

- OTDR testing

- Safe work in high- and low-voltage substation environments

- Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

- Preferably experienced with client-specific IT tools and procedures

CONTRACT LENGTH

4 month contract with high likelihood of extension