Senior Plant Inspector (HR19125)

Job description

Job Description Senior Plant Inspector with Stork:

Onshore inspection focal point for asset with responsibility for day-to-day interface with inspection and the wider Integrity Engineering function.

Tasks And Responsibilities As Senior Plant Inspector

Contract Delivery

Plan and carry out pre-surveys of equipment and where necessary identify preparation for inspection and Non Destructive Examination (NDE) requirements.
Carry out Inspection of plant and pipework within the limitations of the Storks issued Letter of Authority (LoA) in compliance with the Written Scheme of Examination or equivalent as well as Stork and client procedures.
Interface with NDT team to provide clarification on NDT inspection techniques in order to meet integrity objectives.
Review inspection reports, isometrics, vessel general arrangements and P&ID drawings.
Manage and report on the status of all in progress inspection, integrity and corrosion monitoring activities on the installation.
Liaise with planning personnel to maximise opportunistic inspection of vessels, plant and equipment at the request of the client.
Give technical advice in order to ensure ad-hoc inspections are completed and integrity of units are fully assessed.
Maintain up to date knowledge of innovative NDT techniques.
Maintain assurance of UKAS accredited NDT techniques and any knowledge of integrity threats.
Support NDT personnel and other inspection, integrity and corrosion sponsored contractors in the prioritisation and planning of work.

Reporting & Compliance

Create workpacks including donating relevant NDT techniques to meet integrity objectives.
Carryout detailed scoping activities, WSE creation/review /approval/ anomaly reporting and inspection reporting
Give input to periodical audits of NDT Inspection to ensure compliance to procedures.

HSEQ

Contribute to Stork HSEQ-policies.
Ensure robust processes of work management and assurance are in place across their Product Line(s) and that each key account manager has an understanding of the business risk involved in non-compliance with these processes.
Ensure HSEQ-policies for service delivery business activities are in line with legal requirements, recommendations of Stork and client requirements.
Ensure all HSEQ-policies and regulations within Service Delivery are maintained and regularly reviewed.
Ensure that all business in conducted in compliance with Stork legal, legal and CSR policies and standards.
Promote a strong HSE culture at all times – A proactive approach to safety on site.

People Management

Establish and monitor project team working methods.
Carry out briefings/Tool Box Talks to all Inspection/ NDT Personnel
Ensure that the personnel selected for the scope of work are trained, qualified and competent to carry out the task.
To advise projects on the training and competence assurance of the job.
To support the company to recruit and development of a suitable and competent workforce.
Attend pre-project briefs

 

Job requirements

Requirements For Senior Plant Inspector:

At Stork we attach great value to the key competences of our employees. We expect you always give safety the highest priority and that you are strongly working together with others. You are a specialist in your area of expertise and you have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.

Specific Requirements:

Education

Essential

ASME Level 2 Plant Inspector or API 570/510 (or working experience specific to include pressure vessel and piping inspection)
Fitness for purpose Experience API 579
Degree Qualified
Site Safety Passport
Professional Body Membership / Engineering Council status
Experience of ‘in-service’ plant inspection and NDT.
Proven ability to work without supervision and to provide effective supervision to others

Desirable

PCN Level II or equivalent in MPI, DPI, EC and UT (UT must be 3.1/3.2 Plate and Pipe)
API 653 Tank Inspection certification
Boiler/Furnace inspection experience
Radiographic Interpretation (RI)
IRATA Level I
PCN (or equivalent) Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)

Experience

Essential

Experience in inspection in a relevant process industry with the majority of the above experience elements.  In particular, experience in the application of inspection tools and techniques.
Ability to read and interpret commonly used engineering drawings and data sets used in support of inspection activities.
Detailed knowledge of the uses and limitations of commonly applied non-destructive examination techniques applied in support.
Working knowledge of the use and limitations of specialist NDE techniques applied in support of above water inspection and monitoring programmes.
Clear understanding of major discipline issues arising from oil and gas production systems.  Awareness of materials and key degradation mechanisms associated with the deterioration of offshore production facilities.
Awareness of piping and vessel design codes.
Assess defects or anomalies found, ensuring use of the Storks or client anomaly.
Strong understanding of PSSR regulations.
Develop or update Written Schemes of Examination or equivalent as part of inspection preparations as required.
Computer literate with proven ability to use common Microsoft Office packages.
Proven ability to work without supervision and to provide effective supervision to others.
Ability to effectively communicate and articulate inspection and corrosion issues at all levels within offshore organisation.
Ability to communicate fluently and effectively, in the English language, with peers, direct reports, sub-contract personnel and immediate management.

Desirable

Experience as an Plant Inspection Engineer/Inspection Engineer with an Oil or Petro-Chemical Background
Familiar with typical design codes and standards for offshore pressure systems and the application and use in fitness for service assessments.
Working knowledge of key legislation and regulatory framework applicable to offshore regime with understanding of major accident hazards, performance standards, assurance and verification activities.
Competent in the application of ‘un-engineered’ temporary repair techniques available for offshore process and utility piping and vessels systems.
Awareness of paint coat specifications and associated applications.
Familiar with typical corrosion monitoring equipment and associated practices and procedures for retrieval.  Capable of performing download of Data Collection Units.
Competent in maintenance management database systems.
 

Working conditions

Stork is a dynamic, international and rapidly growing organization. We offer a highly competitive salary and an extensive package of fringe benefits. Next to this we attach great value to personal development of our employees and therefore offer a wide range of education programs and have a strong focus on accompaniment and knowledge sharing and transfer.

Location: Dyce, Aberdeen
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
 

Company Information

Stork, a Fluor company, is an expert provider of maintenance, modification and asset integrity services to the global oil and gas, chemicals and process, metals and mining, power, and manufacturing industries. We are dedicated to improving asset performance, safety and cost efficiency for our Clients throughout the complete asset life cycle.

With a team of 19,000 employees in over 100 countries, we serve more than 4,000 Clients across 6 continents.

Stork is dedicated to reducing risk, assuring safety and reducing environment impact through our award-winning value driven HSEQ platform; REACH Beyond Zero.  Whilst safety will always remain our core value, the platform not only communicates on Safety but also on Health, Environmental and Quality issues too.  We are committed to our transparent, employee-led approach to HSEQ.

Our culture and people:

As a knowledge-based integrity management company our people are our greatest asset.   Our culture and shared values underpins everything we do.  By caring for the development of our people, who are proud to contribute to Stork’s high performance culture, we provide a positive, dynamic and supportive working environment.  In turn, this aids in the enhancement of our employees’ personal development as well as career opportunities and advancement.  As part of our team we will strive to help you achieve your greatest potential.