API Inspector

About the Role
The Api Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, assessments, and integrity evaluations of static equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and related assets. The role ensures adherence to API standards, client specifications, and applicable international codes, aiming to maintain safe and reliable operations. This position will operate under the direction of the Power & Utilities Head for our clients based in Dubai.

Key Working Relationships

• P&U Team UAE
• Technical and Operations teams
• Consultants and contractors
• Project and construction management teams
• Operations Control and Field Operations
• Quality, environmental, emergency-response and security teams
• ENEC/Nawah site H&S management, where applicable

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

• Conduct inspections on pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and associated equipment.
• Perform in-service and shutdown inspections in compliance with API standards such as API 510, API 570, and API 653.
• Review inspection history and relevant documentation including engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and maintenance records.
• Assess equipment conditions, corrosion rates, damage mechanisms, and estimate remaining life.
• Witness and verify NDT activities, including:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Eddy Current Testing (ECT)
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with recommendations for maintenance or repair.
• Monitor repair, alteration, and maintenance activities ensuring compliance with standards.
• Verify adherence to API, ASME, NBIC, and client requirements.
• Participate in risk-based inspection (RBI) and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor personnel.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and site safety procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years in inspection within oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, or process industries, including in-service and shutdown inspections.
• Specialty: Conduct inspections on pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and associated equipment.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Valid API Certification(s):
    • API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector)
    • API 570 (Piping Inspector)
    • API 653 (Storage Tank Inspector) (preferred)
  • Additional NDT certifications (ASNT/PCN Level II) are advantageous.

Business Requirements

• Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic reporting systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong communication skills, especially during emergencies.
• Valid UAE driving license is required where site travel is necessary.
• Capability to work in construction-site and controlled-access environments.
• Completion of required project and site access approvals before commencing work.

Self Management

• Exhibit strong safety ownership, integrity, and accountability.
• Maintain alertness and effectiveness during continuous shift operations.
• Effectively communicate hazards and corrective actions.
• Work independently while ensuring effective shift handover.
• Promptly escalate serious risks.
• Keep accurate inspection and reporting records and uphold impartiality concerning safety requirements.

Customer Focus

• Develop professional working relationships with all project management, contractors, supervisors, and workers.
• Provide constructive safety guidance and foster a positive safety culture.
• Clearly communicate safety requirements to individuals with varying levels of English proficiency.
• Effectively coordinate with emergency response, security, operations, and project teams.
• Maintain compliance with ENEC/Nawah site rules and communication protocols.

Performance Monitoring KPIs

• 24/7 H&S coverage maintained without unapproved gaps.
• Completion of planned site inspections and safety observations.
• Timely submission of daily, weekly, and monthly H&S reports.
• Number and quality of hazards identified and corrective actions closed.
• Timely reporting and investigation of incidents and near misses.
• Compliance rate for scaffolding inspections and tagging.
• Completion of toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Closure rate for audit findings and repeated non-conformances.
• Completion of mandatory training and site authorizations.
• No avoidable failures to escalate critical H&S risks.

Reporting and Performance Review
Performance will be monitored by the Power & Utilities Head and will include input from the Project Manager and relevant contractor management teams as applicable.