Senior Inspection Engineer

Oceaneering International, Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International, Inc. seeks a qualified individual for the provision and operation of inspection systems within the offshore energy sector. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing technical inspection teams, and requires relevant engineering qualifications. Successful candidates will help optimize asset integrity and management processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• HNC or NVQ Level 4 minimum in a suitable engineering subject required.
• Technical certifications desired (e.g., ASME, API).

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection systems and provide technical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Develop inspection plans and manage asset integrity.

Skills

Technical leadership

Risk Management

Compliance

Data management

Education

HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Engineering

Degree in Engineering related discipline

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties And Responsibilities

Purpose

Responsible for the effective provision and operation of inspection systems and services to the allocated Assets/ sites. To ensure that plant and equipment is certified in accordance with Oceaneering and Client codes of practice, strategies, and legislation with feedback of results to the client.

Functions
ESSENTIAL

• Support the Line Manager (LM) in management of Oceaneering workscope as defined in the contract with the client providing assurance on technical delivery and cost management
• Assist with the implementation of an Integrity Risk Management Process, aligned to the client Risk Management Process
• Ensure all work is compliant with relevant client engineering and safety standards including review of any feedback from client
• Provide technical leadership to designated inspection discipline engineers within the team, allocating work to them within their technical capabilities and checking their output
• Manage interfaces with other support disciplines e.g., Structures, Pipelines, Pressure Systems, External Corrosion, etc.
• Maintain appropriate levels of contact with asset teams and third parties to ensure an effective inspection and integrity service
• Production and ongoing management of the asset inspection plans and other applicable planning processes e.g., corrosion monitoring
• Responsible for inspection / integrity input to Plant shutdown or associated outages.
• Responsible for technical content of the Written Schemes of Examination or equivalent for appropriate pressure systems or equipment
• Supervise the compilation of workpacks in compliance with Oceaneering/ client procedures. Review and approve them
• Select cost effective applications of non-invasive techniques and specialist technologies to ensure continued safe and reliable operations
• Responsible for managing timely execution of defined inspection plans, coordinating with Oceaneering personnel, client and 3rd parties as required
• Ensure effective data management within inspection database (e.g. ACET) and maintenance management systems (e.g. Maximo, SAP)
• Endorse inspection reports to ensure they comply with the relevant client and/ or Oceaneering procedures. Instigate remedial action for any non-compliance
• Responsible for implementing the anomaly process e.g. Inspection Query (IQ) and Remedial Order (RO) process
• Attend and lead meetings and reviews as appropriate e.g. Risk Based Assessment (RBA), Shutdown, IQRO, planning etc
• Provide support as required to audits e.g. verification, client, internal, etc. If applicable carry out periodic site audits e.g. Management visits
• Assist the Line Manager in production of reports as required by the client including technical, performance management (e.g. Key Performance Indicators) and other appropriate reports.
• Assist in the development of appropriate annual budget and manage the CTR (Cost, Time & Resource) process
• Responsible for carrying out ongoing assessments within the team as part of the Oceaneering Competency Management System (CMS)
  
  NON-ESSENTIAL
• The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post
  Assist with any other duties as and when required
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• UKAS RG2 Category 2 compatible (E)
• Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 (e.g., City & Guilds) in a suitable engineering subject. (E)
• Mechanical Engineering (P).
• Note: HNC in Fabrication & welding or other similar subject could be considered provided the individual has other qualification e.g., ASME or API certification.
• Alternatively, IEng as defined by the Eng Council (or equivalent) through a suitable Engineering Institute (refer to RG2/ RG0 Category 2 decision workflow) (E).
• (Overseas qualifications will have to be demonstrated as equivalent).
  
  DESIRED
• Degree in an Engineering related discipline (P)
• Chartered Engineer as defined by the Engineering Council or equivalent (P)
• ASME or CSWIP Plant Inspector Level 2 certification (P)
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector and API 570 Piping Inspection (P)
• API 653 or EMMUA 159 Level 1 Tank Inspection certification, if position is for a landsite containing large storage tanks (P)
• Offshore medical, BOSIET and MIST certification (P)
• NDT certification for core techniques (P)
• Confined Space Entry training (P)

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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