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ENGINEERING JOBS
Insulation / CUI (Corrosion under Insulation) Inspector
The inspection Engineer will work with the Client (a state Owned Company based in Qatar) Corrosion Engineering team members. To manage, supervise and direct the Insulation / CUI Inspection activities, in line with Corrosion Engineering plans and Client defined procedures, to meet Client Onshore and Offshore operation plant Integrity and Reliability requirements for Safe & Continuous operation.
Background:
• The Insulation / CUI Inspector reports directly to the Sr. Corrosion Engineer.
• The Corrosion Engineering Unit is charged with maintaining plant Integrity & reliability by conducting regular periodic Insulation / CUI Inspections. These surveys follow set guidelines & assist in managing the asset condition and maintenance planning and prioritization.
• The personnel required will primarily be responsible for undertaking these Inspections, with a secondary responsibility of providing QA/QC assistance to the Hot / Cold Insulation operations QC team, and providing inspection coverage to shutdown related Insulated equipment, piping and structural elements.
The Following Skills, experience and qualifications are required:
• Bachelor's degree & Recognized apprenticeship or equivalent training program in Insulation services.
• Have at least eight (8) years work experience in the trade of Insulation, CUI & Coating Inspections, with at least five (5) years (or at least five (5) projects) in oil & gas installations, preferably in a production environment and minimum four (4) years as an Insulation / CUI Inspector only.
• Insulation Inspector's certificate ICorr Level 2 is preferred, however a Coating Inspector certification (NACE Level 3, FROSIO Level 2, SSPC PCI Level 1, TWI-BGAS Grade 2) will be considered along with experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Hot and Cold Insulation activities. Experience in PIR, PUF, and Mineral Wool, etc. insulation. Witnessing Material Testing.
• Candidates shall demonstrate their knowledge of the materials, insulation methods, codes, standards and testing.
• Thorough knowledge and experience specifically related to Cryogenic insulation activities at supervisory level.
• Understanding of basic Corrosion and Corrosion Protection principles.
• Experience working in an offshore oil and gas production environment.
• Extensive Insulation & CUI inspection background to understand the scope of work.
• Ability to use WFT, DFT, PIG, HATE, TD Scan gauges & is well conversant with other Coating inspection tools.
• Ensure that all necessary test instruments and standards are available at all times and that every instrument is fully functional, properly calibrated and recorded.
• Ability to generate Insulation / CUI Inspection & Survey Reports.
• Ability to read & understand Plant & NDT Inspection Reports.
• Ability to relate equipment critical when making observations and enter inspection data into perspective.
• Ability to relate pictorial references, SSPC Vis 2 & Vis 3 to identify rust grades as per SSPC Std / ASTM D610 and log in report.
• Ability to read & understand specifications, engineering drawings, including ISOs, P&IDs, Plot Plans, Piping Plans etc.
• Should be well conversant with the Safety & PPE requirements of working in an Offshore / Onshore environment.
• Ability to enter the inspection data into the required format, in a clear & concise manner with appropriate descriptions.
• Ability to conduct pre-job site walk to identify work scope for the Insulation Refurbishment team.
• Ability to determine by measurement and observation that each clause of the specification is fully complied with by the applicator, within the scope of the coating inspector / surveyors authority.
• Ability to cross check Insulation Contractor's measured quantities upon subsequent job award.
• Well conversant with all relevant International Standards & specifications for Insulation, CUI & Coatings.
• Well conversant with Oil & Gas industry QA/QC requirements & procedures.
• Ability to provide on-site Insulation QA/QC coverage when required.
• Ensure that essential raw materials are stored and used as per manufacturer's recommendations.
• Ability to identify Punch List items.
• Ability to contribute in performance / audit process of contractor personnel.
Preferred Skills:
• Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently.
• With Strong Observational Skills.
• With Strong analytical & leadership skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to maintain positive working relationship.
• Proficient in all MS office programs and computer based tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and fluent in English
Specific Skills:
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
• Ability to generate Insulation Condition & CUI Inspection Reports.
• Ability to read & understand Insulation / CUI Inspection Reports.
• Ability to understand & identify and quantify Hot & Cold Insulation breakdown mechanisms.
• Ability to relate equipment criticality when making observations and take inspection data into perspective.
• Ability to pictorially capture image reflecting the severity of CUI on a particular item.
• Ability to relate pictorial references, SSPC Vis 2 & Vis 3 to identify rust grades as per SSPC Std / ASTM D610 and log in report.
• Ability to accurately conduct CVI on heavily corroded locations (equipment / piping) to verify pit depth and check against corrosion allowance requirement for Integrity Engineering inspection after removal of insulation.
• Ability to accurately quantify the m2 area to be Insulated with the appropriate service maintenance
coating system, taking into consideration access issues, scaffold requirements and re-insulation job optimization.
• Identify any & all areas/locations with a potential to pose a possible EHS hazard due to corrosion. Also to identify if location which is sound candidate for composite wrapping or further Integrity inspections (dependent on degree of corrosion) where required.
• Fully conversant with computer usage with the ability to use reporting (word, excel, power point and PDF) software.
• Ability to enter the Insulation / CUI inspection data into the required format, in a clear & concise manner with appropriate descriptions.
• Ability to conduct pre-job site walk to identify work scope for the Insulation Refurbishment team.
• Ability to cross check Insulation Contractor's measured quantities upon subsequent job award.
• Well conversant with all relevant International Standards & specifications for Insulation / CUI and such Surveys.
• Must be physically fit and able to climb unhindered and access small areas (vessels, tanks, pipe racks etc.).
Main Accountabilities:
• Undertake required inspections to the satisfaction of the Corrosion Engineer.
• Participate in Shutdown Inspection activities for any and all Onshore and Offshore Static equipment, piping systems and structural components.
• Participate in failure investigation inspections.
• Assist Corrosion Engineer in conducting periodic audits on Insulation & Coating Contractor in Yard & on work site.
• Participate in safety walks & audits.
• Assist Corrosion Engineer in preparing Insulation & Corrosion Engineering related documentation by providing the required information in terms of field visits.
• Assist Maintenance Department in interpreting inspection data into work packs, including qualification & quantification of required work.
• Any additional relevant task assigned by immediate supervisor
Candidates currently in India and willing to join at short notice, please send your CV in Word Format along with Current Location and Current Salary details to epcengg@gmail.com
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