About the Role
The Static Equipment Inspector is responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and ensuring the integrity, reliability, and safety of static equipment such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, and piping systems. The role involves conducting inspections in accordance with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements, identifying defects and deterioration mechanisms, and providing recommendations for maintenance, repair, or replacement to ensure safe and efficient operations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of static equipment, including pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, and piping systems.
- Assess equipment condition and identify defects, corrosion, damage, wear, and potential operational risks.
- Perform visual inspections and coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities where required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations such as API, ASME, and client specifications.
- Review engineering drawings, inspection records, maintenance histories, and technical documentation.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records of findings and recommendations.
- Evaluate inspection results and recommend appropriate corrective actions, repairs, replacements, or preventive maintenance measures.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to develop and implement integrity management strategies.
- Participate in risk-based inspection (RBI) assessments and integrity management programs.
- Monitor equipment performance and support shutdowns, turnarounds, and commissioning activities when required.
- Ensure all inspection activities are performed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in static equipment inspection within the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, or industrial sectors.
- Strong knowledge of pressure equipment inspection, corrosion mechanisms, and integrity assessment.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards, including API, ASME, and relevant industry regulations.
- Proficiency in inspection reporting and technical documentation.
Certifications (Preferred)
- API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector
- API 570 - Piping Inspector
- API 653 - Storage Tank Inspector
- ASME Certification (where applicable)
- NACE Corrosion Certification (preferred)
- Relevant NDT certifications are an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Good understanding of equipment integrity and reliability management.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inspection management software.
