Senior Inspection Engineer

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Senior Inspection Engineer to lead inspection programs and integrity activities across assets. You will ensure systems comply with client and company standards and drive safe, reliable operations.

You will supervise inspection teams, coordinate with multidisciplinary interfaces, and contribute to planning, budgeting, and risk assessments to deliver quality outcomes for offshore and onshore projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with in-service inspection of plant and equipment (Essential).
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and NDT techniques (Essential).
• Proven ability to interpret standards, risk assessments, and regulatory requirements (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection plans and integrity activities for assets/sites (Essential).
• Provide technical leadership to inspection engineers and coordinate complex outages (Essential).
• Oversee data management in inspection databases and CMMS systems (Essential).
• Support audits and develop reports for client and internal use (Essential).

Skills

NDT techniques

QA/QC systems

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Engineering

IEng or equivalent

UKAS RG2 Category 2

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Maintenance software

Job description

The Senior Inspection Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization, driving inspection processes and strategies. This position offers an opportunity to implement best practices, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in our operations. The successful candidate will have the chance to make a significant impact and contribute to the overall success of our engineering projects.

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

• 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 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)

Essential

Qualifications

• UKAS RG2 Category 2 compatible
• Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 (e.g., City & Guilds) in a suitable engineering subject.
• IEng as defined by the Eng Council (or equivalent) through a suitable Engineering Institute Note: (Overseas qualifications will have to be demonstrated as equivalent).

Desired

• Degree in an Engineering related discipline
• Chartered Engineer as defined by the Engineering Council or equivalent
• Mechanical Engineering Note: HNC in Fabrication & welding or other similar subject could be considered provided the individual has other qualification e.g., ASME or API certification.
• ASME or CSWIP Plant Inspector Level 2 certification
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector and API 570 Piping Inspection
• API 653 or EMMUA 159 Level 1 Tank Inspection certification, if position is for a landsite containing large storage tanks
• Offshore medical, BOSIET and MIST certification
• NDT certification for core techniques
• Confined Space Entry training

Knowledge, Experience, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Extensive specific experience related to the job description (Essential)
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of standards, risk assessments and legislation associated with the in-service inspection of plant and equipment (Essential)
• Must be familiar with QA/QC systems/procedures and NDT techniques (Essential)
• Microsoft Office (Essential)
• Previous experience of coaching, mentoring, and carrying out competency assessments (Desired)
• Ability to generate a team approach to workflow execution and problem solving (Essential)
• Provide leadership, co-ordination, or guidance to others (E)
• Good communicator both written, verbal, and technical to make complex terminology simple for the benefit of others (Essential)
• Good client or support contractor relationship skills at various levels of seniority or diverse cultures (Essential)
• ACET or equivalent (Desired)
• Have working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, welding and codes associated with fabrication and construction of plant and equipment (Desired)

About Us

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, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

About The Team

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets - any time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require.