Senior Inspection Engineer - Onsite Petrochemical

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

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.