Senior Refinery Asset Integrity Inspector

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

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia is seeking an experienced Plant Inspector to safeguard refinery static equipment, drive integrity-related turnaround scope, and deliver risk-based inspection assessments. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Turnaround, and Inspection teams to optimise asset reliability and safety across the refinery.

You will lead inspections, interpret results, and provide practical recommendations for repair, replacement, and fitness-for-service decisions,

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification with a minimum of five years relevant trade experience.
• AICIP In-Service Inspector certification or API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification.
• Minimum five years' experience in refinery plant engineering, inspection, or asset integrity management preferred.
• Assessor of Quality Assurance Systems qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of refinery static equipment in accordance with statutory requirements, company standards, and inspection procedures.
• Lead the development of integrity-related turnaround scope and identify cost-effective repair strategies to support ongoing asset safety, integrity, and reliability.
• Maintain inspection records and develop comprehensive equipment histories to support future inspection planning, asset life assessments, and integrity management decisions.
• Investigate equipment failures, integrity incidents, and nominated technical investigations, identifying root causes and recommending preventive actions.
• Deliver assigned Mechanical Threat Assessment (MTA) actions relating to static equipment and corrosion threats.
• Actively participate in the Refinery's RBI Living Program and plan inspection plans.

Skills

Inspection expertise

Risk-based inspection

Asset integrity management

Communication

Turnaround planning

Education

Trade qualification

AICIP In-Service Inspector or API 510

QA systems qualification (preferred)

Mechanical Engineering degree (advantageous)

Tools

NDT coordination

Inspection procedures

Job description

Viva Energy Australia is seeking an experienced Plant Inspector to safeguard refinery static equipment, drive integrity-related turnaround scope, and deliver risk-based inspection assessments. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Turnaround, and Inspection teams to optimise asset reliability and safety across the refinery.

You will lead inspections, interpret results, and provide practical recommendations for repair, replacement, and fitness-for-service decisions,