Western Development firm Limited (WDCL), a prominent Nigerian engineering and technical services firm is presently recruiting a trained and experienced NDT Inspector to join its team in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
This contract opportunity is perfect for candidates with significant expertise in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), weld inspection and quality assurance in the oil and gas, construction, pipeline or industrial industries.
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Quick Summary of NDT Inspector at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)
| Company | Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) |
| Category | Job |
| Type | Full time |
| Job title | NDT Inspector |
| Location | Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| Experience Required | 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
About Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)
Western Development business Limited (WDCL) is an indigenous Nigerian limited liability business with an experience of over thirteen years in the industry. The company is the only representative of several international organizations working in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering, providing high quality technical and engineering solutions in various industries.
Summary of Position
- The successful candidate will perform, witness and assess non-destructive testing activities on welds, materials and equipment.
- The role will have responsibility for ensuring that inspection methods, procedures, equipment, personnel qualifications, interpretation of results and documentation are fully compliant with approved industry codes, client specifications and project acceptance criteria.
Key Responsibilities
- Review NDT procedures, technique sheets, examination coverage, acceptance criteria, drawings, weld maps, and inspection requests before testing.
- Verify technician certification, visual acuity, method authorisation, equipment calibration, reference standards, consumables, and environmental conditions.
- Perform or witness VT, PT, MT, UT and radiographic-film interpretation within certified competence and employer authorisation.
- Confirm surface condition, examination stage, identification, orientation, datum, scanning pattern, sensitivity, coverage, and traceability.
- Interpret indications accurately, distinguish relevant from non-relevant responses, and evaluate results against the specified code.
- Issue clear NDT reports with weld/component identity, method, equipment, calibration, coverage, indication details, disposition, and examiner approval.
- Maintain weld/NDT status, repair-cycle traceability, rejection trends, and release status so unaccepted work is not coated, tested, or concealed.
- Monitor radiation-safety interfaces for radiography and coordinate exclusion zones and permits with the authorised radiation team.
- Escalate ambiguous, significant, recurring, or out-of-scope indications to the responsible Level III and support root-cause and repair verification.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements
- Technical diploma/HND or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Welding, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 5 or more years of industrial NDT experience on welds, piping, pipelines, tanks, structures, or pressure equipment.
- Current employer authorisation and documented experience for each method performed or interpreted.
- Ability to read weld maps, isometrics, drawings, NDT procedures, and code acceptance criteria.
- Strong attention to indication evaluation, report accuracy, and traceability.
Preferred Certifications and Standards Knowledge
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ASNT CP-189, ISO 9712, or equivalent Level II certification in the required methods.
- Radiographic-film interpretation certification/authorisation where film review is part of the role.
- Knowledge of ASME Section V/IX, ASME B31 series, AWS D1.1, API 650/653/570, ASTM E165/E709, and project-specific acceptance criteria as applicable.
Core Competencies
- NDT method execution and interpretation
- Procedure and calibration compliance
- Indication evaluation and code acceptance
- Weld-status and repair-cycle traceability
- Radiation-safety interface awareness
Key Performance Measures
- NDT completed within inspection schedule
- Reports accepted without traceability or interpretation errors
- No unauthorised release of rejected or unexamined work
- Repair and rejection trends reported promptly
- Calibration and personnel certification maintained without lapse
Reporting and Interfaces
- Internal interfaces: Welding, QC, construction, pipeline/tank inspection, materials, HSE, and document control teams.
- External interfaces: Client inspectors, NDT contractors, laboratories, radiation-safety personnel, and Level III authorities.
HSE and Quality Commitment
- Comply with method-specific chemical, electrical, magnetic-field, access, and radiation controls; never perform outside current certification, authorisation, or approved procedure.
- The role holder is expected to demonstrate integrity, objective judgement, respect for approved procedures, and a continual-improvement mindset. Responsibilities may be adjusted to suit project scope, risk, location, and contractual requirements.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the company’s official online recruitment portal by clicking on the application button below:
Application Deadline
31 July 2026
Early applications are encouraged, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.
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