Piping Inspector

As a Piping Inspector you are required to physically inspect, assess, and report on the condition of pressurised piping and other equipment where required.

Acting as the ‘competent person’ as defined in the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, the role includes evaluating equipment condition and determining the suitability for continued service. All inspections are carried in accordance with company and client procedures, site standards and international design codes to comply with UK legislation.

Overview of Responsibilities

• To act on behalf of the client as a competent person carrying out mechanical pressure system inspections, including NDT (UT, MPI, DPI) if required, in compliance with both legal and company standards.
• To create appropriate NDT plans which includes the selection of suitable techniques for the detection of identified degradation mechanisms as detailed in the WSE.  Carry out Corrosion loop inspections, preparing work packs, input data into SharePoint and update registers.
• Review piping work packs and line walk where necessary to identify and prepare for inspections and NDT activities.
• Prepare piping inspection reports stating the as found condition of equipment including recommendations of future inspection intervals.
• Create CAIRS and submit repair recommendations to Area Inspectors and the client.
• Raise SAP notifications in respect to job planning, required resourcing and manhours.
• Liaise with relevant client and other heads of departments (TAS/Corrosion Engineers/Area Inspectors) to ensure work deadlines are met where required.
• Carry out Structural Inspections, PFP Inspection & Small bore tubing when required.
• Ability to organise weekly workload as per inspection plan and ensure inspection targets are being met.
• Attend various department meetings where required.
• Maintain client systems and review for outstanding actions as requested.
• General admin which includes timesheets, SAP history and planning.
• Work safely at all times to comply with all Sonomatic and client safety requirements.

Position in Organisation

• Work under the direction of the Senior Plant Inspector and client’s representative regarding to day-to-day work.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR).
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Competence in use of computer packages.
• Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work effectively.

Required Qualifications

• UKAS RG2 Category 3
• PCN Level 2 qualifications required in UT (3.1 & 3.2), MPI & DPI (desirable)
• IRATA Rope Access, L1, L2 or L3
• ASME Level 1 Plant inspector and/or API 570.

Location: Shell, Mossmorran - Onshore

Working Hours: 08.00 – 16.30 Monday - Thursday, 08.00 – 14.00 Friday

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.