Inspection Engineer

Job Title

Inspection Engineer

Department

Engineering / Material Corrosion & Inspection (MCI)

Reporting To

Equipment Integrity Manager

Job Purpose

The Inspection Engineer is accountable for assuring the mechanical integrity, regulatory compliance, and fitness-for-service of pressure equipment, piping, and static equipment within assigned petrochemical and/or refinery units.

The role carries direct accountability for inspection strategy, integrity risk identification, and technical decision-making that safeguards safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation. Beyond inspection execution, the incumbent is expected to exercise sound engineering judgement, actively identify and mitigate integrity risks, and act as a technical partner to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering.

The Inspection Engineer shall be capable of operating in complex and high-risk environments, including turnarounds, projects, and cross-site deployments, and is expected to progressively demonstrate readiness for higher technical authority and focal roles.

Key Responsibilities 1. Inspection & Integrity Assurance

• Accountable for the execution and quality of inspection programs for pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and static equipment within assigned units.
• Own and maintain inspection strategies, inspection intervals, and scopes in accordance with applicable codes and standards (API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME, NBIC).
• Evaluate and approve inspection findings, corrosion data, and NDT results to determine equipment condition, remaining life, and fitness-for-service.
• Exercise engineering judgement to determine and endorse repair, replacement, mitigation, monitoring, or continued operation, balancing safety, risk, operability, and cost.
• Accountable for day-to-day integrity management of assigned process units, utilities, and offsites, with deep understanding of operating conditions and damage mechanisms (e.g. corrosion, erosion, fouling, cracking, sulfidation, MIC).
• Accountable for statutory inspection compliance, deferments, and regulatory engagements.

2. Risk Management & Technical Decision-Making

• Proactively identify, assess, and escalate emerging integrity threats (e.g. MTOs, IOW/DOW excursions, recurring leaks) with clear technical framing and executable recommendations.
• Own the mechanical integrity input to Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and incident investigations and other work processes as required.
• Approve and govern temporary repairs, operating deviations, hydrotest waivers, and special inspection cases with documented technical justification.

3. Turnarounds, Projects & Execution

• Accountable for inspection scope definition, execution quality, and close-out during turnarounds, shutdowns, and online inspection campaigns.
• Act as inspection focal, deputy focal, or block owner during turnarounds, commensurate with experience and assignment.
• Own inspection and integrity inputs to projects, including inspection planning, and integrity requirements during design, fabrication, and installation.
• Ensure full closure and integrity of inspection records, histories, and recommendations in IDMS (wIMS).

4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Accountability

• Act as the accountable integrity authority within multi-disciplinary teams (Operations, Maintenance, Process, Reliability, HSSE).
• Lead integrity risk discussions in established work processes (RBI, AMP, MTO, IFB, etc.).
• Communicate and defend technical positions clearly, fact-based, and with awareness of operational and commercial context.
• Build and sustain credibility through consistent technical judgement, discipline in execution, and professionalism.

5. Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and quality of inspection records, corrosion monitoring data, and reports in IDMS (wIMS).
• Ensure data integrity supports RBI, regulatory submissions, and management decision-making.
• Drive and contribute to integrity improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and standardization across sites.
• Own improvements to inspection procedures, standards, and work processes, including adoption of digitalization and AI-enabled tools where applicable.

Technical Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of API, ASME, NBIC codes and statutory inspection requirements.
• Solid understanding of corrosion mechanisms, materials selection, and damage mechanisms in hydrocarbon service.
• Proficiency in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies and inspection planning tools.
• Ability to interpret NDT data, metallurgical findings, and failure analysis outputs.
• Practical understanding of repair methods, temporary repairs, and fitness-for-service concepts.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong safety mindset and commitment to process safety and Goal Zero.
• Demonstrates ownership, discipline, and reliability in execution.
• Exercises independent judgement with appropriate escalation.
• Communicates complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptable and willing to take accountability across units and sites as business needs require.

Working Conditions

• Primarily site-based with regular plant exposure, including work at height and in confined spaces.
• Participation in shutdowns, turnarounds, and on-call support is expected.
• Travel between petrochemical and refinery sites may be required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Mechanical / Materials Engineering or equivalent with 6-8 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Materials Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with pressure equipment, piping, static equipment inspection, and NDT activities.
• Exposure to both petrochemical and refinery operations is preferred.

Certifications (Preferred / Progressive)

• API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector (mandatory)
• API 570 - Piping Inspector (mandatory)
• API 653 - Storage Tank Inspector
• Welding Inspector - AWS CWI or CSWIP