Area Inspector

Our Client, a global Oil and Gas Operator has an exciting opportunity for an experienced inspector to join their Maintenance and Reliability team. This role will be fly-in fly-out on two weeks on, two weeks off rotational roster to Barrow Island travelling from Perth.

The role has accountability and responsibility for executing inspection & integrity enactment programs associated with the clients LNG Fixed Equipment Asset Strategy.  The Area Inspector is responsible for efficient inspection enactment with excellence in site Process and Utilities facilities. Working on the frontline will see you contribute to delivering crucial energy to the world.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a member of the Fixed Equipment Integrity group reporting to the Gorgon Inspection Team Lead.  The site team provides inspection and integrity management services to Gorgon LNG production facilities
• Ensure safe and reliable operating conditions of fixed equipment through scheduled inspections and repairs to meet Australian code requirements and corporate standards
• Site execution of the Fixed Equipment Asset strategy program and establish appropriate corrective actions.  Perform internal and external inspection of pressure vessels, piping, tanks and structures
• Ensure all inspection findings, anomalies and non-conformances are assessed and corrective actions raised as appropriate.  Ensure measurement against relevant performance standards in line with the Anomaly Management process
• Communicate immediate and emerging integrity threats to leadership in a timely manner
• Produce and compile appropriate inspection reporting for upload into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Integrity Data Management System.
• Ensure inspection activities are completed safely and efficiently to the required standard in accordance with the agreed schedule for Risk Based Inspection base business, turnaround, projects and campaign programs.
• Assist the site team lead in the allocation of inspection execution resources to support business priorities
• Strong & open communication with Perth FEI group to facilitate efficient service delivery as directed by the Asset Integrity Lead and the Inspection Lead
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to optimize inspection enactment with excellence. Provide site expertise to ensure work scopes are well defined and efficiently executable
• Participate in shutdown inspection scope planning and site execution
• Identify labor & equipment cost optimization opportunities
• Commitment to health, environment and safety and the client’s best practices

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Knowledge and practical application of API510 & API 570 and / or AICIP certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of LNG degradation mechanisms
• Knowledge and application of Non-Destructive Testing technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or relevant subject

Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding this role.


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