Senior Inspection Engineer

Singapore Refining Company Private Limited (SRC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading petrochemical company in Singapore seeks a Mechanical Inspector to ensure the integrity of equipment through inspections, analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience in the oil refinery/petrochemical industry, and hold necessary API certifications. This role requires meticulous planning and collaboration with various departments to maintain high operational standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in inspection of fixed equipment and failure analysis.
• Possess API certifications 510 and 570, preferably API 653 and AWS/CWI.
• Familiarity with Risk Based Inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule inspection plans for piping and static equipment.
• Conduct inspections and NDE of pressure vessels and storage tanks.
• Recommend repairs and monitor operational reliability.
• Coordinate with NDT contractors for inspection support.
• Prepare detailed reports for inspection findings.
• Schedule statutory inspections with authorized examiners.
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures.

Skills

Inspection planning

Failure analysis

Corrosion assessment

Report preparation

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

ASME PCC guidelines

Inspection data management systems

Job description

Overview

Mechanical • Oil & Gas

Full Time • Non-Executive • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent • Singapore | SGD 4,000 - SGD 8,000 Monthly | Closing On 18 Feb 2026 | Onsite

About Us

Located on Jurong Island, the petrochemical hub of Singapore, SRC operates a refinery that is capable of processing 290,000 barrels of crude oil per day to produce fuel products and chemical feedstocks that are supplied to domestic markets and overseas export markets under the brand labels of its shareholders.

Job Description

• Develop inspection plan and schedule for piping & static equipment in collaboration with Operations & Maintenance department


• Conduct planned inspections & NDE of pressure vessel, storage tanks, piping and relief valve to assess equipment condition and identify internal/ external corrosion or defects


• Recommend repairs or inspection frequency and monitor operational reliability to prevent any failure/leakage and achieve mechanical integrity in line with ASME PCC and other relevant codes


• Coordinate with NDT contractors on job scope needed to support inspection work requirements


• Record inspection findings and prepare detailed reports inside inspection data management system


• Coordinate with authorized examiner to schedule statutory inspections of equipment as well as ensure all necessary documentation and records are prepared and available for the examiner and verify that all inspection activities comply with relevant statutory requirement and standards


• Investigate, analyze and determine root-cause of any failure or inherent defect in equipment/piping to make recommendations for alleviating the condition or solving the problem


• Responsible as the unit inspector for assigned unit and when necessary, assist or work in any other process units, Utility or Offsite areas

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering


• At least 4 years\' relevant experience in inspection of fixed equipment, failure analysis of material preferably in the oil refinery/petrochemical or related industries.


• Possess at least API certifications 510 and 570 with preferably API 653 and AWS/CWI or equivalent, or NDE ASNT or PCN level 2 certifications.

Other Information

• Competence in Risk Based Inspection


• Familiar with relevant codes for Flanged connections (in terms of gaskets, bolting torques)

Posted On 19 Jan 2026