Senior Inspection Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Inspection Engineer

Job Purpose

* Organize and coordinate the development and implementation of robust inspection plans and activities, providing technical expertise in equipment integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project readiness, and safe and seamless start-up of Operations Expansion & Start Up (OES) projects.

Reporting and Relationships

* Reports to Inspection Engineering Specialist

* Direct reports: 0

Internal

* Frequent contact with Engineering, Maintenance, Operation and Project departments at senior level.

* Periodic contact with with …

External

* Frequent contact with service providers, equipment suppliers, engineering consultants, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), inspection service providers, contractors and with shareholder technical subject matter experts (SMEs).

* Periodic contact with…

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

* Manages low to medium complexity multi-disciplinary equipment threats with various uncertainties and providing technical recommendations to help safe continued operation.

* Manages various interfaces and is required to achieve alignment with various stakeholders for issues related to static equipment within area of responsibility.

* Provides comprehensive technical support requiring multi-skills for various engineering studies involving consultants.

* Balancing between technical benefit of inspection technologies and business requirement and provision of optimum inspection solutions.

Financial Dimension

* As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.

Generic Accountabilities - All Employees

Safety Health & Environment

* Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

* Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

* Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Develop and implement comprehensive inspection plans for OES projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulations and project specifications. Optimize inspection frequencies, inspection/maintenance cost and provide necessary guidance to other engineers while performing the same to ensure program practicality while maintaining asset integrity.

2. Coordinate and oversee inspection activities based on risk based inspection (RBI) methodology and company inspection policy, and collaborate closely with relevant teams to address identified issues promptly to contribute to seamless start-up of projects, and enhance operational integrity and reliability.

3. Collaborate with operations, engineering and project teams to conduct thorough risk assessments, emphasizing safety, reliability, and environmental considerations to achieve project readiness.

4. Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures, followed by overseeing implementation of corrective actions, and developing preventive measures to enhance asset reliability. Support peers and/or special team to investigate complex facility integrity threats and develop long term solutions in mitigating integrity issues.

5. Provide technical expertise in assessing equipment integrity, ensuring alignment with project specifications, and maintaining adherence to stringent quality standards. Collaborate closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure the quality and reliability of materials and equipment procured for OES projects.

6. Prepare the technical specifications for inspection contracts including scope of work, and contribute to the evaluation of calls for tender for inspection services/non-destructive testing (NDT) services/personnel and annual budget preparation and audits as required by company relevant procedures.

7. Interface with regulatory authorities and certification bodies to ensure OES compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulations. Coordinate with long-term inspection contractor and external agencies for specialized inspection and innovative technologies.

8. Prepare and participate in Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), contributing to the development of safety procedures and protocols crucial for the successful start-up of projects. Prepare and participate in various technical assessments and meetings such as RCFA, MOC, and ALT to provide inspection inputs for evaluation and decision-making.

9. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices, recommending and implementing innovative inspection methodologies to enhance the efficiency of OES processes, ensuring readiness for safe project start-ups.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, or material).

Knowledge and/or Experience

* Six (6) years' experience in equipment inspection and assessment in oil and gas operating facilities.

* Knowledgeable to competent level in risk based inspection, corrosion/corrosion control and damage mechanisms.

* Awareness of relevant plant processes and materials.

* Has knowledge to a basic level in the following inspection technologies: ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), penetrant testing (PT), radiographic testing (RT), and familiar with advanced NDT. Has basic knowledge in welding engineering and welding technologies.

* Conversant with relevant international codes and specifications.

* Knowledge to a basic level with hands on experience in fitness for service and remaining life evaluation of equipment.

* Basic knowledge in incident investigation and root cause failure investigation.

* Holds certification in either API 510, 570, 653 (as required).

Technical and Business Skills

* Fluent in English language (demonstrated verbal and written skills).

* Computer literate in MS Word and Excel and knowledgeable in relevant software tools and specifications.

* Conversant with using Meridium or similar data management software.

Behavioural Competencies

SHE Understanding (2) Quality/Quantity of Work (3)

Ethics and Integrity (3) Planning and Organizing (3)

Trust and Empowerment (2) Initiative/Commitment (2)

Teamwork/Supporting Others (3) Interpersonal Skills (2)

Communication and Information Sharing (3)

Service Orientation (2)

Innovation (2) Problem Solving (3)

Job Knowledge (3) Supervising Others (2)

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.