Integrity Engineer

Description

1. JOB DETAILS

Position Title : Integrity Engineer

2. JOB PURPOSE

To Plan, coordinate and monitor inspection, maintenance and repair activities of all related static equipment of the assigned plant and provision of expert advice and guidance for development integrity strategy and framework cove, process engineering, reliability, and inspection functions for all QAPCO operations, in accordance with the overall Operations Office divisional strategy / HSEQ standards in order to ensure timely reliability and availability of all assets to support the operational excellence, uninterrupted operations and sustenance of high productivity standards in line with industrial best practices and regulations.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Budgets and Plans

Prepare and propose the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.

Ensure effective execution of inspection schedules of the assigned unit in line with the overall inspection plans and approved budgets in accord with defined HSE and quality standards.

Identify material / equipment required for the planned inspection activities in the assigned area for all QAPCO locations and coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Heads for the timely availability of all requirements.

Inspection Management

Monitor frequency of static equipment inspection schedules in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, approved regulations, procedures, and inspection analysis results.

Lead the process of allocating work and participate with Maintenance and Operations personnel in the investigation of problems and the provision of technical advice, ensuring all significant results are recorded for further action.

Formulate inspection and corrosion policies and procedures to ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained properly and efficiently, ensuring continuous update of knowledge in field to ensure maximum effectiveness and / or cost reduction and to ensure prevention of re-occurrence of incidents.

Conduct studies, analysis of corrosion, erosion, and other failure patterns to identify corrective measures and develop procedures to prevent re-occurrence of incidents.

Ensure the participation in detailed turnaround planning for inspection works including reviewing equipment lists and defining specific and general inspection requirements, coordinating with Operations Office and Maintenance Departments on the listing of the equipment to be inspected and scope of work.

Supervise all activities relating to general and regular shutdowns including inspection work preparations, scope of inspection and extent of inspection for Olefins plants� processes.

Review the quality assurance documents, material specifications and inspection and test plans of new equipment to ensure it conformity with QAPCO specifications requirements.

Prepare written performance standards and procedures for all inspection instruments and techniques such as ultra-sonic, magnetic particle, radiography, metallographic equipment for the assigned plant; assist the Head of Integrity in setting up formal inspection criteria, rules, procedures, and inspection programs, according to latest techniques. Ensures inspection schedules are established and maintained for new equipment.

Prepare technical specifications and requirements for external inspection services required by QAPCO and participate in the review and evaluation of bids for inspection work according to specifications and procedures to be followed.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Provide inputs and implement departmental policies, systems, and procedure across the plant so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Support enhancement of departmental policy and procedures and develop / enhance procedures related to Inspection & Integrity Department, implement procedures and controls covering all areas of Integrity activity to ensure adherence and effective implementation.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality products / service and a responsible environmental attitude.

Collaborate with HSE and Quality on related issues such as process safety, maintaining and updating system documentation and continuous improvement systems, etc. to achieve and exceed target standards.

Participate in incident investigation and root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for improvement.

Statement and Reports

Supervise and provide inputs in the preparation of timely and accurate departmental statements and reports to business coordination unit to meet QAPCO�s and department requirements, policies and standards.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Department management and Shift staff to discuss critical turnaround / maintenance issues.

Engineering Services Department for all equipment inspection issues.

Materials department to ensure continuation of raw material supplies.

Human Capital

External

Contractors

Government / statutory organizations

Vendors

Service providers

Consultants

Local customer representatives

6. CONTEXT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Integrity Engineer shall be responsible for the effective execution of inspection programs in line with the defined plans and quality standards, shall work according to established company policies and procedures, industry norms and best practices using own initiative in a variety of ways to answer technical queries / resolve problems within the defined policies and procedures.

The Integrity Engineer shall determine work methods from alternative existing methods in accordance with established specialized policies and professional standards. This role shall be responsible to lead a team of contractors to fulfil unit objectives in line with HSE and quality standards.

Completed work assignments are subject to review by the Head of Integrity.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor�s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.

Minimum Experience

6 years of related experience in the assigned field in service Inspection with at least 3 years of growing supervisory / team leadership responsibilities and exposure to administration of Inspection administration.

Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical)

Experience in petrochemical or oil and gas plants, with extensive compressors, pumps, turbines experience.

Knowledge of all the applicable codes, such as APl, ASME, and ASCHE, with experience in the specification.

Knowledge of downtime analysis and good knowledge of problem-solving tools.

Knowledge of maintenance management methods, of predictive inspection tools and of CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System, good knowledge of SAP Template desirable).

Project Management

Mentoring, coaching and people management skills.

Knowledge of the operations in petrochemical plants and of QAPCO operations and products

Employee relations skills

IT proficiency

Strong performance management skills

Health, Safety, and Security Management skills

Strong planning, organizing, and integration skills

High level of integrity

Meticulous attention to detail

Conceptual and analytical skills

Achievement orientation and result oriented skills

Strong time management skills

Customer orientation skills

Decision making and problem-solving skills

Inventory management skills

Strong interpersonal, relationship building, negotiations, verbal and written communication skills