About the Role
The role provides guidance and support to monitor and control Inspection activities, participating in the development and implementation of inspection procedures. The aim is to ensure the reliability of equipment and suggest improvements while developing and implementing an inspection schedule.
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Main Accountabilities
Policies, Processes and Procedures
- Implements approved Department policies, processes, and procedures and monitors adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.
- Adherence to the department policies, processes, and procedures.
Day-to-day Management
- Analyzes and reviews all Inspection activities and provides recommendations. Assists in Inspection-related contracts and prepares reports.
- Ensures smooth flow of day-to-day inspection activities.
Job Specific Responsibilities
- Perform inspection activities on process unit equipment including piping, columns, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, and storage tanks. This includes corrosion engineering, developing inspection plans, maintaining/updating equipment inspection records, and issuing reports as required for integrity enhancement.
- Inspect and review Quality Certificates for various equipment applications as per international standards.
- Conduct static equipment thickness calculations and evaluations, including heater and heat exchanger tube, tank & vessel shell strength calculations in accordance with API codes.
- Prepare an annual inspection plan for piping and static equipment.
- Supervise inspectors and NDT technicians, review their reports, and evaluate their performance.
- Prepare the inspection scope for static equipment during normal maintenance activity and turnaround.
- Participate in shutdowns, issuing recommendations for ensuring the integrity of all equipment and piping, and monitor the implementation of the recommendations while forecasting the materials required for future shutdowns.
- Inspect and review relief valve/pressure relief valve set pressure testing, thickness measurements, MPI, and RT reports.
- Develop inspection monitoring plans based on identified damage mechanisms of a process unit and previous findings.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, repair procedures, and guidelines.
- Issue, review, and develop inspection procedures such as piping inspection procedures, NDT procedures, and welding procedures/specifications as per international standards and codes.
- Review and assess equipment status to provide effective assurance against unexpected failures and leaks by analyzing PHA/HAZOP reports and previously reported findings.
- Participate in incident investigations and failure analysis reviews related to the mechanical integrity of static equipment, identifying weaknesses in procedures and systems and recommending long-term remedial solutions.
- Provide on-the-job training to subordinates to develop their skills for safe and efficient operations.
Reporting, HSSE and Related Assignments
Reporting
- Prepare accurate technical evaluation reports for the Department in order to meet departmental requirements, policies, and standards.
- Capture key information accurately and present it to decision-makers in a timely manner.
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment)
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, security, and environmental procedures to promote a healthy and safe work environment.
- Actively participate in and promote the use of risk assessments across the company by adhering to the HSSE Code of Conduct.
- Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs, as well as incident investigations, providing technical expertise and understanding system causes to develop recommendations to avoid recurrence.
Related Assignments
- Perform other related duties or assignments as directed and provide feedback to the line manager.
Application of Guidelines and Decision Making
- Guidelines: Work within detailed standard practices and instructions.
- Decision Making: Operate within given practices and procedures; work is subject to technical evaluations.
Communications & Working Relationships
Internal: Operations, Project & Engineering, Warehouse, EHSS, Procurement & HR.
External: Existing and potential suppliers, vendors, and contractors as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
- 15 years of experience in related fields.
General Competencies
Behavioral Competencies
- Organization
- Loyalty
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Driving Excellence
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
Technical Competencies
- Business Acumen
- HSSE Awareness
- Technological Ability
- Planning & Organizing
- Data Collection & Analysis
