Senior Inspection Engineer

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a qualified professional to manage inspection systems and services in the offshore energy sector. The role requires expertise in engineering standards and risk management, focusing on safety and compliance. Candidates with technical leadership skills and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for advancement

Benefits package

Qualifications

• UKAS RG2 Category 2 compatible is required.
• Mechanical Engineering knowledge is essential.
• IEng accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspection systems and services for allocated assets.
• Provide technical leadership to inspection discipline engineers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Cost Management

Integrity Risk Management

Inspection Compliance

Education

HNC or NVQ Level 4 in Engineering

Degree in Engineering

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. Ensure that plant and equipment are 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 in managing Oceaneering's scope of work as defined in the contract with the client, providing assurance on technical delivery and cost management.
• Assist with implementing an Integrity Risk Management Process aligned with the client’s process.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant client engineering and safety standards, including review of client feedback.
• Provide technical leadership to inspection discipline engineers, allocating work within their capabilities and reviewing their output.
• Manage interfaces with other support disciplines such as Structures, Pipelines, Pressure Systems, and External Corrosion.
• Maintain contact with asset teams and third parties to ensure effective inspection and integrity services.
• Develop and manage asset inspection plans and related planning processes, including corrosion monitoring.
• Oversee inspection and integrity input during plant shutdowns or outages.
• Ensure the technical content of Written Schemes of Examination or equivalent for pressure systems or equipment.
• Supervise the compilation of workpacks, review, and approve them in compliance with procedures.
• Select cost-effective non-invasive techniques and specialist technologies for safe and reliable operations.
• Manage the timely execution of inspection plans, coordinating with personnel, clients, and third parties.
• Ensure data is effectively managed within inspection databases (e.g., ACET) and maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP).
• Endorse inspection reports, ensuring compliance and initiating remedial actions for non-compliance.
• Implement anomaly processes such as Inspection Query and Remedial Order processes.
• Lead meetings and reviews, including RBA, shutdown planning, IQRO, etc.
• Support audits and conduct site audits if applicable.
• Assist in producing reports for clients, including technical and performance management reports.
• Contribute to annual budget development and manage CTR processes.
• Conduct ongoing team assessments as part of the Oceaneering CMS.

NON-ESSENTIAL

• The list of duties is not exhaustive; undertake tasks as required, including specific projects as instructed by management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• UKAS RG2 Category 2 compatible (E)
• Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 in engineering, e.g., City & Guilds (E)
• Mechanical Engineering (P)
• Consideration for HNC in Fabrication & Welding with additional qualifications like ASME or API certification.
• IEng as per Engineering Council or equivalent (E)
• Overseas qualifications must be demonstrated as equivalent.

DESIRED

• Degree in Engineering (P)
• Chartered Engineer (P)
• ASME or CSWIP Plant Inspector Level 2 certification (P)
• API 510 and API 570 certifications (P)
• API 653 or EMMUA 159 Level 1 Tank Inspection (P)
• Offshore medical, BOSIET, and MIST certifications (P)
• NDT certifications (P)
• Confined Space Entry training (P)

How To Apply

Regular employees who apply will be considered alongside external candidates. Employees with less than six months in their current role are ineligible. Discuss your interest with your manager before applying. Use the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals for application.

Closing Statement

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