Senior NDE Level III Engineer – Subsea Projects & Services (APAC)

Senior NDE Level III Engineer – Subsea Projects & Services (APAC)

Are you a highly motivated, creative individual, passionate about NDE and quality engineering?

Do you enjoy dealing with new challenges?

Join Us!

Baker Hughes is the world’s first and only Fullsteam provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. Drawing on a storied heritage of invention, Baker Hughes harnesses the passion and experience of its people to enhance productivity across the oil and gas value chain.

Baker Hughes helps its customers acquire, transport and refine hydrocarbons more efficiently, productively and safely, with a smaller environmental footprint and at lower cost per barrel. Backed by the digital industrial strength of Baker Hughes, the company deploys minds, machines and the cloud to break down silos and reduce waste and risk, applying breakthroughs from other industries to advance its own.

People are a key part of our success and how we do business; hence, we invest in our 64,000+ employees in over 120 countries. Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce is not just the right thing to do, but critical to achieving a competitive advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the growth of our APAC business, enabling new customer opportunities and expanding advanced PAUT inspection capabilities across a diverse portfolio of subsea products and services. The role offers significant technical influence, international exposure, and the opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies in a highly collaborative environment

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes Subsea Projects & Services is seeking an experienced Senior NDE Level III Engineer to join our regional Quality and Engineering organization based in APAC. This role will support a growing portfolio of subsea projects, services, manufacturing activities, and customer requirements across the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on advanced ultrasonic inspection technologies, including Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT).

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering and quality environment, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership and governance for NDT/NDE activities across the full project lifecycle, from tendering and supplier qualification through manufacturing, fabrication, installation support, and service operations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence quality performance, inspection strategy, and compliance across critical subsea production systems while supporting business growth and evolving customer requirements in the APAC market.

The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Project Management, and Service teams, as well as customers, certification bodies, and third-party inspection agencies.

As a Senior NDE Level III Engineer – Subsea Projects & Services (APAC), you will be responsible for a broad range of NDE and quality engineering activities, including but not limited to

• Provide technical authority and governance as the designated NDE Level III in accordance with applicable industry standards and company requirements.
• Review and approve NDT procedures, techniques, and inspection methods, including UT, PAUT, TOFD, RT, MPI, PT, and VT.
• Support qualification, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced ultrasonic inspection technologies, with particular emphasis on PAUT applications.
• Review client specifications, project requirements, applicable international standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure inspection compliance.
• Develop and maintain NDE strategies, inspection philosophies, and project-specific quality plans.
• Support tendering activities through technical input, risk assessments, inspection scope development, and customer engagement.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly operations across APAC facilities and suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor NDE capabilities, procedures, personnel qualifications, and compliance documentation.
• Lead technical investigations of NDE-related non-conformances, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Interface directly with customers, third-party inspectors, and certification authorities on inspection-related matters.
• Support audit activities, supplier assessments, and quality surveillance programs.
• Deliver technical mentoring and training to Level I and Level II personnel and contribute to competency development programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection effectiveness, digitalization, quality performance, and operational excellence.
• Support standardization of NDE practices across regional and global operations.

Fuel your Passion

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certified NDE/NDT Level III in accordance with ISO 9712, ASNT, or equivalent recognized certification scheme.
• Significant experience within the oil and gas, subsea, offshore, energy, or heavy manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced ultrasonic inspection techniques, particularly PAUT.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication methods, and associated inspection requirements.
• Experience reviewing and approving NDT procedures, qualifications, and inspection reports.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards governing NDE activities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and supplier quality activities in a project-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide technical leadership across concurrent projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• ASNT Level III certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and/or multiple NDT disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in PAUT procedure development, qualification, and deployment.
• Experience supporting subsea production systems, SURF, pressure-containing equipment, or critical welded structures.
• Familiarity with customer-specific requirements from major international operators and EPC contractors.
• Experience leading NDE audits and supplier qualification activities.
• Knowledge of digital inspection technologies and data management systems.
• Previous experience within an OEM, EPC contractor, or major energy service company environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including:

• ASME Section V, VIII and IX
• API 6A, 17D, 17F and related subsea specifications
• DNV standards and recommended practices
• ISO 9712
• ISO 17635, ISO 13588 and associated NDT standards
• AWS and CSWIP guidance where applicable
• NORSOK M-101 and relevant fabrication standards

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: 

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect.

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits