Asset Integrity Inspector – Refineries & Turnarounds

Viva Energy; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy in Geelong is seeking an experienced Integrity Engineer to drive the development of integrity-related Turnaround scope, conduct fabrication and in-service inspections, and provide expert assessment of the mechanical integrity of refinery equipment.

You will interpret inspection results, maintain equipment histories, and offer risk-based recommendations on continued service, repair, replacement and fitness-for-service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of refinery static equipment in accordance with statutory requirements, company standards, and inspection procedures.
• Conduct fabrication inspections to verify quality requirements and project objectives are achieved.
• Lead the development of integrity-related turnaround scope and identify cost-effective repair strategies.
• Maintain inspection records and equipment histories to support planning and life assessments.
• Investigate failures and incidents, identify root causes, and recommend preventive actions.
• Deliver assigned Mechanical Threat Assessment (MTA) actions relating to static equipment and corrosion threats.
• Proactively monitor asset condition and respond to emerging integrity threats with urgency and sound technical judgement.
• Assess inspection findings and implement mitigation strategies to prevent recurrence of integrity issues.
• Effectively coordinate and utilise contract NDT personnel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective inspection outcomes.
• Participate in RBI 'Living Program', planning, assessment, and continuous improvement of inspection plans.
• Determine inspection requirements to assess equipment condition and ensure continued fitness for service.
• Develop recommendations regarding asset end-of-life, repair priorities, replacement strategies, and continued operation.
• Determine equipment out-of-service schedules in accordance with statutory requirements and inspection procedures.
• Plan and execute inspection activities to achieve turnaround and business objectives.
• Assess and mitigate short-term integrity threats identified through proactive and reactive inspection activities.
• Provide recommendations regarding materials of construction, repair methodologies, and quality requirements for maintenance and capital projects.
• Interpret welding documentation, construction records, quality assurance documentation, and inspection reports.
• Support refinery turnaround planning and execution activities through effective inspection planning and integrity assessments.

Job description

Viva Energy in Geelong is seeking an experienced Integrity Engineer to drive the development of integrity-related Turnaround scope, conduct fabrication and in-service inspections, and provide expert assessment of the mechanical integrity of refinery equipment.

You will interpret inspection results, maintain equipment histories, and offer risk-based recommendations on continued service, repair, replacement and fitness-for-service.