Offshore Inspection Engineer
Responsibility
- Act as the focal point for all Inspection and Fabric Maintenance activities on the assets.
- Responsible for the offshore planning, coordination, execution and supervision of asset integrity inspections and remedial work.
- Planning – ensure the Onshore Integrity Team are aware of the necessary resources required for all planned work and given estimates of required resources when necessary.
- Coordination – act as a point of contact and liaison between offshore operations, Inspection Teams, FM Team and Onshore Integrity Team.
- Execution – ensure all inspection reports are fully reviewed for accuracy and clarity and track progress of inspections against plan. Carry out when required visual inspection of pressure equipment and structural items and ensure prompt notification of Onshore Integrity team of any significant integrity concerns resulting from inspections.
- Supervision - establish and maintain a strong safety culture in line with Company values. Also responsible for ensuring offshore teams comply with HSE legislation, company standards and procedures under area of responsibility to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and be responsible for implementation following agreement with Onshore Integrity Team.
- Provide Onshore Integrity Team with regular reports, both verbal and written, with analysis and comment on performance and results.
QUALIFICATION
- Appropriate degree or formal technical qualification preferred. Tertiary education - engineering preferred but extensive operational experience in similar environments equally valid.
- EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years experience in offshore inspection, with at least 5 years in an Offshore Inspection Engineer role.
- Expert knowledge and understanding of the applicable legislative, national and international inspection standards for offshore Oil & Gas Facilities.
- Experienced in Vessel, Pipework and Structural inspection, preferably on an FPSO. Overseas and African experience beneficial.
- Physical aptitude to work in an offshore environment.
SKILLS
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of inspection and remediation processes
- Strong computer skills. Demonstrable working experience with CMMS & Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good attention to details and accuracy in reporting
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritise, with demonstrated experience working with deadlines.
- Qualified as API510 and API570 Pressure Systems Inspector
- API579 and API580 is preferred
- In depth knowledge of core NDT Techniques essential, knowledge of advanced techniques preferred.
