Inspection Engineer - Equipment Integrity and Corrosion

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Inspection Engineer to provide technical expertise in equipment inspection, mechanical integrity, corrosion monitoring, and failure investigations across oil and gas plant facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering and at least 6 years of experience in equipment inspection and integrity assessment, with on-site work at ADNOC sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• 6 years of experience in equipment inspection and integrity assessment in oil and gas facilities.
• Experience in monitoring corrosion and metallurgy for plant modifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and take responsibility for assigned inspection activities.
• Monitor equipment mechanical performance during daily operations and test runs.
• Conduct and supervise inspections of process plant equipment and piping systems.
• Review metallurgy for plant modifications and assess corrosion control systems.
• Investigate failures and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
• Prepare inspection reports and recommend repairs or upgrades.

Skills

Process plant equipment inspection

Mechanical integrity assessment

Corrosion control systems

Failure analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Turnaround inspection

Inspection reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Inspection Engineer - Equipment Integrity and Corrosion Job Snapshot - Role: Inspection Engineer - Equipment Integrity and Corrosion - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Experience: 6 years; additional minimum experience requirement not fully specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview ADNOC Group is seeking an Inspection Engineer to provide technical expertise in equipment inspection, mechanical integrity, corrosion monitoring, and failure investigations across oil and gas plant facilities. The role is responsible for monitoring the mechanical performance of plant equipment and piping, evaluating operating conditions, and recommending appropriate repairs, operating adjustments, and equipment upgrades to maintain safe and reliable operations. The successful candidate will conduct and supervise inspections of process equipment, storage tanks, piping, safety relief valves, and lifting equipment. Responsibilities also include reviewing metallurgy for plant modifications, assessing corrosion control systems, investigating equipment failures, and calculating remaining equipment life. The position requires a Bachelor 's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, together with relevant experience in equipment inspection and integrity assessment.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Mechanical Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Inspection and Mechanical Integrity

• Provide technical expertise and take responsibility for assigned inspection activities.
• Monitor equipment mechanical performance during daily operations and test runs.
• Assess operating performance against established equipment design limits.
• Conduct and supervise inspections of process plant equipment and piping systems.
• Inspect storage tanks, safety relief valves, and lifting equipment.
• Review equipment condition and identify potential integrity concerns.
• Recommend repairs, operating adjustments, or equipment upgrades where required.
• Prepare inspection and equipment performance reports.

Corrosion Monitoring and Control

• Monitor the functionality and upkeep of cathodic protection systems.
• Review the effectiveness of other corrosion control systems.
• Assess operating conditions to identify corrosive environments.
• Evaluate material performance in relevant process streams.
• Conduct corrosion studies to investigate deterioration affecting plant equipment and storage tanks.
• Recommend appropriate corrective measures to improve equipment integrity.
• Maintain accurate corrosion monitoring and inspection records.

Metallurgical Assessment and Material Inspection

• Review metallurgy requirements for plant modifications and major projects.
• Evaluate material performance under relevant operating conditions.
• Inspect materials as required by assigned inspection activities.
• Identify material-related concerns affecting equipment and piping.
• Provide technical recommendations on material performance and integrity.
• Support appropriate engineering decisions concerning equipment modifications.

Turnaround and On-Stream Inspection

• Review observations from turnaround and on-stream inspections.
• Analyze inspection findings to identify equipment deterioration and integrity risks.
• Evaluate the condition of plant equipment, piping, and storage tanks.
• Recommend necessary repairs and corrective actions.
• Assess operating parameters that may influence equipment service life.
• Provide technical recommendations to maintain plant integrity and safe operation.

Failure Analysis and Root Cause Investigation

• Conduct and coordinate equipment failure investigations.
• Perform failure analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Investigate failures involving equipment components, paint coatings, refractory materials, and insulation systems.
• Evaluate available technical information to identify potential failure causes.
• Prepare reports documenting investigation findings.
• Recommend corrective actions to address identified problems.
• Support improvements intended to reduce recurring equipment failures.

Remaining Life Assessment

• Assess equipment condition using inspection findings and relevant operating information.
• Calculate remaining equipment life where required.
• Evaluate deterioration affecting equipment and piping service life.
• Recommend appropriate repairs or operating parameters to extend equipment life.
• Support technical decisions concerning continued equipment operation and integrity.

Inspection Procedures and Documentation

• Review and update Inspection Management procedures and specifications.
• Maintain inspection files for plant equipment, piping, and storage tanks.
• Record inspection observations, technical assessments, and recommendations.
• Prepare relevant equipment performance and failure investigation reports.
• Ensure inspection documentation remains accurate and organized.
• Support consistent implementation of applicable inspection procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience Requirements

• 6 years of experience stated in the source.
• The source contains an incomplete additional requirement beginning with "including at least "; the specific experience threshold or specialization is not provided.

Professional Certifications

• Relevant professional certifications, as applicable.

Required Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Process plant equipment and piping inspection.
• Mechanical integrity assessment.
• Storage tank inspection.
• Safety relief valve and lifting equipment inspection.
• Cathodic protection and corrosion control systems.
• Corrosion monitoring and material performance evaluation.
• Metallurgical assessment for engineering modifications.
• Equipment and component failure analysis.
• Root Cause Analysis and failure investigation.
• Inspection of coatings, refractory materials, and insulation systems.
• Turnaround and on-stream inspection assessment.
• Remaining equipment life calculations.
• Equipment repair and operating parameter recommendations.
• Inspection procedures, specifications, and technical reporting.
• Engineering analysis and problem-solving.
• Coordination and supervision of inspection activities.

Role Contribution

The Inspection Engineer supports ADNOC Group 's plant integrity and operational safety objectives through effective equipment inspection, corrosion assessment, and technical investigation of equipment failures. By evaluating equipment performance, identifying deterioration, reviewing material suitability, and recommending appropriate corrective measures, the role contributes to maintaining the integrity and service life of plant equipment, piping systems, and storage tanks.