Inspection Engineer (RG2 Category 2)

Sonomatic RAIS; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonomatic is seeking a highly skilled Inspection Engineer (RG2 Category 2) to support PX Group operations in St Fergus. This role involves driving adoption of new inspection technologies, advising on integrity issues, and ensuring adherence to HSEQ standards on a fast-paced site.

Key responsibilities include approving WSE at Category 2, guiding defect assessment, and supporting plant shutdowns with robust inspection input. The position offers on-site work with collaboration across client teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a Cat 2 appointed role.
• Proven experience inspecting pipelines, pipework, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, and mechanical protective devices.
• Background in fabrication, design, commissioning, maintenance, turnarounds, or operations on high-hazard sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the client, Sonomatic Inspectors, PX Integrity, Operations, engineers, supervisors, and other contractors to provide inspection support.
• Approve all Inspection Work Packs and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) at Category 2 level.
• Provide expert guidance on integrity issues, defect assessment, and follow-up repair work, including issuing inspection queries and repair orders where required.
• Fully endorse all integrity reports in accordance with inspection manuals, procedures, regulations, and recognised international standards.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with PSSR, industry standards, NDE procedures, and client acceptance criteria.
• Verify inspection results for accuracy and reliability, ensuring data is suitable for further analysis by the Integrity Team.
• Manage the identification, reporting, and close-out of defects and anomalies, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide inspection and integrity input into plant shutdowns, outages, and major maintenance events.
• Ensure all inspection activities follow RBI recommendations, WSE requirements, inspection procedures, and approved methodologies.
• Apply sound engineering judgement in assessing defects and recommending additional inspection or remedial actions to the PX Integrity Team.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for new inspection technologies, improved efficiency, and enhanced inspection quality.
• Champion high standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), ensuring all SHE requirements are met during inspection activities.

Skills

Inspection experience

NDE understanding

Site environment

Communication skills

Education

HNC in engineering

Degree preferred

Tools

ASME/API/EEMUA

Job description

Sonomatic is seeking a highly skilled Inspection Engineer (RG2 Category 2) to support PX Group operations in St Fergus. This role is suited to a technically strong inspector who thrives in a fast‑paced site environment, is motivated to drive the adoption of new inspection technologies and efficiency improvements working closely with Sonomatic Inspectors and the PX Integrity and Operations Teams.

We welcome applications from travelling personnel, standard on‑site working hours are
Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 16:45
Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with the client, Sonomatic Inspectors, PX Integrity, Operations, engineers, supervisors, and other contractors to provide inspection support.
• Approve all Inspection Work Packs and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) at Category 2 level.
• Provide expert guidance on integrity issues, defect assessment, and follow‑up repair work, including issuing inspection queries and repair orders where required.
• Fully endorse all integrity reports in accordance with inspection manuals, procedures, regulations, and recognised international standards.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with PSSR, industry standards, NDE procedures, and client acceptance criteria.
• Verify inspection results for accuracy and reliability, ensuring data is suitable for further analysis by the Integrity Team.
• Manage the identification, reporting, and close‑out of defects and anomalies, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide inspection and integrity input into plant shutdowns, outages, and major maintenance events.
• Ensure all inspection activities follow RBI recommendations, WSE requirements, inspection procedures, and approved methodologies.
• Apply sound engineering judgement in assessing defects and recommending additional inspection or remedial actions to the PX Integrity Team.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for new inspection technologies, improved efficiency, and enhanced inspection quality.
• Champion high standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), ensuring all SHE requirements are met during inspection activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Degree preferred; minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.

Training & Certifications

• Minimum RG2 Category 2 appointment.
• Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards).
• Industry qualifications in ASME, API, and/or EEMUA.
• NDT qualifications advantageous but not essential however understanding of NDT Applications essential.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Cat 2 appointed role.
• Proven experience inspecting pipelines, pipework, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, and mechanical protective devices.
• Background in fabrication, design, commissioning, maintenance, turnarounds, or operations on high‑hazard sites.

Proficient with computer‑based systems and inspection technologies.