Inspection Engineer

INEOS; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free on-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

INEOS in Grangemouth (Scotland) is seeking an experienced Inspection Engineer to support its in-house inspection body. The role covers in-service examinations of cross-complex process piping, pressure vessels, and tanks, with emphasis on safety-critical plant equipment.

The successful candidate will review schemes, perform examinations, assess deterioration, and prepare high-quality inspection reports while engaging with stakeholders across the site.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree in mechanical or materials engineering or, as a minimum, an HNC in mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience conducting in-service statutory and non-statutory examinations of process pipework, pressure vessels and storage tanks within a high hazard petrochemical manufacturing site.
• Clear working knowledge of PSSR and other relevant legislation, including COMAH, PUWER & PE(S)R.
• Extensive practical experience in the application and interpretation of relevant national and international design codes and standards, typically ASME, API, British Standards & EEMUA.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively, work diligently and maintain clear lines of communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• IT literate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate inspection reports that clearly reflect the examinations undertaken and findings observed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Written Schemes of Examination for all types of process pipework, pressure vessels, storage tanks and other plant equipment.
• Carry out examinations in accordance with the Written Schemes of Examination.
• Understand the appropriate application and limitations of available NDT techniques including the review and acceptance of NDT results.
• Write clear and accurate technical reports in a timely manner that fully detail the results of all examination activities carried out.
• Assess as found deterioration and calculate degradation rates to support decisions on continued operation.
• Identify repairs and raise appropriate recommendations for remedial action.
• Participation in risk based inspection studies.

Skills

PSSR knowledge

In-service examinations

Technical report writing

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Degree in mechanical or materials engineering

HNC in mechanical engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Credo

Maximo

Job description

Title: Inspection Engineer

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri)

Location: Grangemouth (100% on site

Salary: Dependent on skills, qualifications and experience

Contract type: Perm

About Us

A truly global company, INEOS comprises of numerous businesses with sites in countries throughout the world. We also encompass a wide range of consumer brands and sports interests.

Grangemouth remains one of INEOS' key sites in the UK and is home to world scale manufacturing plants - offering a unique environment in which to grow your skills, knowledge and competencies within the petrochemical sector.

We are engineering a strong future for our site, based on a highly skilled, experienced workforce and a portfolio of essential products that underpin a sustainable, low carbon future for all. We are entrepreneurial. We love to find new ways of doing things. Whether that's through improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero promises. And we're proud to be doing this in Scotland.

We believe in offering our employees true autonomy and empowerment with a working environment that creates the opportunities for all of us to achieve our potential and to have a fulfilling professional career. We're looking for committed and talented people to join our teams, to realise our ambitions and shape the future.

About Our Opportunity

The UKAS accredited in-house inspection body requires a CAT 2 Inspection Engineer to support the existing team in carrying out in-service examinations of a wide range of pressurised and non-pressurised cross-complex process piping systems, pressure vessels, storage tanks and other critical plant equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and review Written Schemes of Examination for all types of process pipework, pressure vessels, storage tanks and other plant equipment.
• Carry out examinations in accordance with the Written Schemes of Examination.
• Understand the appropriate application and limitations of available NDT techniques including the review and acceptance of NDT results.
• Write clear and accurate technical reports in a timely manner that fully detail the results of all examination activities carried out.
• Assess as found deterioration and calculate degradation rates to support decisions on continued operation.
• Identify repairs and raise appropriate recommendations for remedial action.
• Participation in risk based inspection studies.

About You

Required

• Hold a relevant degree in mechanical or materials engineering or, as a minimum, an HNC in mechanical engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of five years' experience conducting in-service statutory and non-statutory examinations of process pipework, pressure vessels and storage tanks within a high hazard petrochemical manufacturing site.
• Clear working knowledge of PSSR and other relevant legislation, including COMAH, PUWER & PE(S)R.
• Extensive practical experience in the application and interpretation of relevant national and international design codes and standards, typically ASME, API, British Standards & EEMUA.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively, work diligently and maintain clear lines of communication with all relevant stakeholders.
• IT literate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate inspection reports that clearly reflect the examinations undertaken and findings observed in a timely manner.

Desired

• Hold relevant inspection certifications for storage tanks, such as EEMUA 159 or API 653. Other relevant qualifications, such as ASME Plant Inspector, API 510 or API 570 also desirable.
• Proficient in the use of Credo and Maximo.

What We Offer

• 34 days holiday (optional salary sacrifice to purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc., Discounted Private Medical Insurance, Travel Insurance etc.
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions
• Free On-site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing Career Development

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application, assessment and on-boarding stages.

Additional Information

If you were referred by a permanent member of staff that currently works at INEOS O&P UK Grangemouth please email [e-mail] confirming the position you applied for and the name of the employee that referred you. Please note the employee referral scheme is only applicable for permanent vacancies.