Career at Shell 2012 : Area Inspection Engineer / Area Inspector |

ENGINEERING JOBS

Company Description

Shell has been finding and producing oil and gas for over a century. Our Upstream International business searches for and recovers oil and natural gas across the world, except the Americas. This spans from exploration activities to the commercial delivery of major upstream projects and to Production. Many of these activities are carried out as joint venture partnerships, often with national oil companies. The business also liquefies gas and is active in gas to liquids technology. Today, we have interests in upstream activities in more than 39 countries and employ around 17,000 people. Ours is a technically challenging work environment characterized by a continuing need for research and the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as fail


Responsibilities:
  • Area Inspector is responsible for all aspects of pressure equipment inspection in line with the UIE Inspection Quality System.
  • Reporting to the Inspection Team Leader the role of Area Inspection Engineer will be responsible for pressure equipment inspection.  This includes the full life cycle of the equipment from construction, commissioning, in-service inspection through to decommissioning.
  • You will be contributing to the monitoring of integrity of plant and equipment by the provision of an inspection and QC service; including organization, coordination and monitoring of inspection activities to the installation.

    Duties will also include, but not limited to:
  • Implementing world class accredited inspection system methodologies, technologies and systems, in alignment with the Shell Inspection Quality System
  • Analysis of inspection data and provision of advice to the asset and other technical disciplines
  • Transfer of 'lessons learnt' for improvement across UIE
    Application of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies

Desired Skills & Experience

Requirements:
It would be beneficial to possess a HND or engineering degree, however candidates who do not currently meet these requirements will be considered.

  • With an HNC in mechanical engineering or an equivalent discipline, or engineering degree, you will possess relevant competencies in the petrochemical/process industries with regards to the inspection and maintenance of plant and equipment.
  • Sound knowledge of inspection methods and procedures are essential with a good understanding of NDE principles and practices. You will also be able to demonstrate your competence in a plant inspector role by possession of an Approved Competence portfolio or similar acceptable evidence.
  • Sound knowledge of inspection activities and techniques, personal independence and good verbal and written communication skills are vital, while proven management and IT skills would be an advantage.