Inspection Engineer at Adexen

Industry: Energy / Oil & Gas
Job Seniority: Senior level
Job Category: Engineering and Production

Job Introduction

• Adexen was mandated by an international Oil & Gas company to recruit an Inspection Engineer. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• On-stream and shutdown inspections of the plant.
• Execution of corrosion control programs, project quality control.
• Weld quality administration, material control and preparation of various inspection reports with -appropriate repair/replacement recommendations and keep a continuous track on such recommendations.
• Performs duties of the Unit Inspection Engineer and handles day to day inspection activities as well as the long term inspection planning and, execution of such programs with good OME -coordination including construction sites or maintenance projects to resolve inspection related problems, or appraise adequacy of inspection and safe operation.
• Ensures that all unit equipment and piping records are updated and entered into a computer data bases.
• Periodically review the data base information and ensures that appropriate repairs/replacements to the equipment are recommended
• Assures that all required on stream inspections such as NDT are performed on time.
• Visits the Process Unit and the Operations Control Room daily and reports the highlights to the Inspection Supervisor and Area Proponent.
• Coordinates inspection related activities with the Operations and Maintenance Divisions.
• Uses effectively the industry practices and codes
• Conducts refinery equipment design calculations and remaining life assessments for in-service equipment and evaluate methods, techniques and material utilization for extended run lengths.
• Understands the company objectives with emphasis to quality goals and work to help achieve them.
• Always values team efforts, respects others and other work disciplines, and demonstrates flexibility while ensuring the inspection goals are safely achieved.
• Responsible for reviewing all technical problems relating to inspection engineering and to assist the Unit Supervisor in solving such problems.
• The primary responsibility, however, is to see that all construction and maintenance projects are completed according to all applicable codes and standards.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University
• Minimum 8 years of practical inspection experience within an international Oil & Gas company.
• Willingness to learn and capture knowledge and experience.
• Strong personal skills in term of team work and communications.
• Relevant Industry experience incl inspection of major pressure systems.
• Knowledge of inspection, mechanical engineering, welding, materials, corrosion mechanisms, NDT techniques & QA/QC relative to fabrications.