Inspection Engineer at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients’ projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. Our clients are based globally and offer a wide range of vacancies in oil, gas and energy.


WTS Energy places suitable engineers and consultants in any phase of Oil and Gas projects and in all skills relating to: Geoscience, Drilling Management and Well Services, Facilities, (FEED) Engineering, Construction, Pipeline, Subsea, Commissioning and Start Up and Operations and Maintenance. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Inspection Engineer
Job Code: WTPR04003

Location: Nigeria

Job description Inspection Engineer
For one of our clients, a major oil & gas operator, we are currently seeking an Inspection Engineer to work on an FPSO offshore Nigeria. This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.

Main responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspection and report the condition of Pressure Systems, Pressure vessels, Piping systems and Structures
• Witness/Verify the recertification of pressure relieving devices, ensure the accuracy of calibration and issue certificate for approval
• Monitor the various corrosion prevention techniques implemented on site (CC, CER, CP etc) and provide periodic report relating to their effectiveness and condition using trending tools or specific software e.g. Multitrend
• Monitor modifications and welding activities on AKPO and ensure that inspection controls are effected which include but not limited to Visual Inspections, Ultrasonic, Thermography, MPI, DPI, etc
• Perform specific investigations or analyses about corrosion, or cracks, or other unforeseen defects; participates as required to the technical discussions or complementary works with the experts or specialists mobilised on the subject.
• Ensure the proper filing of the technical documentation including the official inspection certificates
• Follow-up the Inspections performed by the authorities and certifying authorities, coordinates their missions as required, follows-up their Service and facilitates their activities.
• Assist the Inspection Team Leader in all aspects, as required, in relation to the inspections activities performed by the Inspection Contractors
• Coordinate as instructed, the lifting equipment periodic inspection with the Contractors and the various equipment users. Ensure proper follow-up and implementation of colour coding system.
• Assist the Inspection Team Leader in all documentation aspects including Unisup reporting, and follow up of materials procurement.
• Perform specific inspections as requested by Inspection Team Leader, report findings.
• Maintain databases as required, such as lifting equipment listings, PSV database and certification status, Gas Cylinders etc.
• Perform ad-hoc inspection as may be necessary, Investigate any observed degradation observed and make recommendation necessary to preserve or to restore the integrity of the equipment
• Participates to inspection activities of whatsoever nature as required for the purpose of the work.
• Participate in Continuous Surveys of Hull Items as per BV Classed Items and issue necessary reports
• Participate in the training programme follow-up from an inspection viewpoint
• Ensures proper coordination and communication in the fields of Inspection and Integrity at own level with staff of same or other, offshore or onshore based.
• Co-ordinate these actions with other Inspection staff, from both Company or Contractors, offshore and onshore.

Requirements Inspection Engineer

• Technical Engineer, with background in metallurgy, welding, chemistry, materials, mechanical and/or specific training during or post studies on inspection, quality control, corrosion control, etc.
• Experience limited to various short durations Services during studies may be acceptable.
• Motivated beginner, agreeing to work offshore in operational environment for at least 10 years could be acceptable
• English – fluent level
• Terms & Conditions Inspection Engineer
• 28-28 rotation

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2014

How to Apply
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