Offshore Termination & Joint Inspector

Offshore Termination & Joint Inspector

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the client representative for the inspection, quality assurance, and verification of cable jointing, termination, and testing activities on-site.

• Ensure all installation, testing, and inspection activities comply with project technical requirements, applicable industry standards, and relevant IEC regulations.

• Inspect high-voltage cable (HVC) and fibre optic cable (FOC) systems, including hang-off arrangements and terminations at offshore substations, foundations, and associated offshore assets.

• Perform QA/QC inspections throughout cable termination and jointing operations.

• Witness and verify cable testing activities, including VLF, sheath testing, HVRT, OTDR, and any additional electrical or fibre optic testing required by the project.

• Review termination and testing documentation, procedures, and work instructions to ensure alignment with approved Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) prior to campaign execution.

• Enforce project quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) requirements on-site.

• Prepare and submit Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) and maintain project progress tracking records.

• Verify that approved Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems are in place before commencement of testing and termination activities.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with construction, offshore logistics, cable installation, offshore substation, foundation, and wind turbine teams as required.

• Develop, review, and update inspection checklists and digital inspection records for offshore testing and termination activities.

• Ensure testing and termination activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and within project schedules, including verification of calibrated testing equipment availability.

• Monitor weather conditions and assess suitability of operational windows for offshore activities.

• Provide comprehensive shift handovers and ensure continuity between inspection teams.

• Support Management of Change (MoC) processes where required.

• Manage punch lists, handover documentation, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and lessons learned processes, ensuring timely communication of defects, damages, or non-conformities to project stakeholders.

• Review and approve as-built documentation related to cable termination and testing activities.

• Participate in project meetings with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.

• Fibre optic cable termination experience is highly desirable.

Mandatory Certifications & Training

• Valid GWO certifications

• Offshore Medical Certificate

• Full First Aid qualification

• Firefighting training

• Sea Survival and Transfer training

• Working at Heights, Climbing & Rescue certification

• Confined Space training

• Helicopter Transfer (HUET/BOSIET/FOET as applicable)

• NFPA 70E training (where applicable)

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• HV/MV cable jointing and termination training and/or practical experience

• VLF testing experience or certification

• OTDR testing experience or certification

• Safe Working in High Voltage Substation Environments

• Safe Working in Low Voltage Substation Environments

• Knowledge of cable ladder and cleating systems

• Experience with subsea cable hang-off systems

• Understanding of earthing and bonding requirements for cable systems

• Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015 (where applicable)

• Experience using digital inspection systems, project quality tools, and offshore construction procedures

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of high-voltage and medium-voltage cable systems.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, standards, and specifications.

• Excellent inspection, reporting, and quality assurance skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities in offshore environments.

• Commitment to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.