Plant Inspector – Shutdown Projects

Position Summary:

• Experienced Plant Inspectors are required for shutdown projects in Dubai, UAE, with execution scheduled from 7 January to 10 February 2027. A total of 25 positions are available.
• The role involves inspecting static equipment in refinery and petrochemical facilities during shutdown activities. The inspector will assess equipment condition, identify corrosion and damage mechanisms, verify compliance with applicable codes and standards, review inspection and NDT documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support inspection, repair, and shutdown execution activities.
• Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering, meet the specified API and NDT certification requirements, and have substantial experience in static equipment inspection during refinery or petrochemical plant shutdowns.

Responsibilities:

• Perform shutdown inspections of static equipment in refinery and petrochemical facilities.
• Inspect pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, storage tanks, columns, furnaces, and other plant equipment.
• Identify and assess corrosion, deterioration, and damage mechanisms affecting refinery equipment.
• Apply relevant international codes and standards for equipment fabrication and in-service inspection.
• Review test packs, NDT reports, inspection reports, and painting and coating inspection documentation.
• Review welding procedures and documentation, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welding specifications.
• Evaluate welding processes, preparation activities, and welding examination requirements.
• Review NDT reports, interpret radiographic testing (RT) films, and coordinate with RT and other Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) personnel.
• Review Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) reports and coordinate required inspections and NDE activities.
• Prepare comprehensive technical inspection reports, documenting observations, recommendations, and supporting sketches.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support inspection, repair, and shutdown execution activities.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with applicable technical specifications, industry standards, and project requirements.
• Perform internal inspections of refinery equipment, including columns, pressure vessels, storage tanks, furnaces, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining inspection quality and safety standards.

Qualifications and Certifications:

Academic Qualifications:

• Graduate degree or diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.

API Certifications:

• Candidates must hold a minimum of two certifications from the following:
• API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector.
• API 570 – Piping Inspector.
• API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector.
• API 571 – Damage Mechanisms.

NDT Certifications:

• Minimum of three Level II certifications in basic NDT methods under ASNT, CSWIP, PCN, or equivalent certification schemes.
• Additional Certifications – Preferred
• AWS or CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification.
• NACE Level II or equivalent Coating Inspector certification.

Experience Requirements:

• Engineering Graduates (Bachelor's Degree): Minimum 8 years of experience in shutdown inspection of static equipment in refinery or petrochemical plants.
• Diploma Holders: Minimum 12 years of experience inspecting static equipment during shutdowns in refinery or petrochemical plants.

Technical Competencies:

• Basic understanding of corrosion and damage mechanisms associated with refinery equipment.
• Sound knowledge of international codes and standards applicable to the fabrication and in-service inspection of pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and related equipment.
• Good understanding of welding processes, WPS/PQR preparation and review, welding specifications, and welding examination.
• Experience reviewing test packs, NDT reports, inspection reports, and painting and coating inspection activities.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical inspection reports with observations, recommendations, and supporting sketches.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams during inspection, repair, and shutdown execution activities.
• Proficiency in reviewing NDT reports, interpreting RT films, and coordinating with RT and other NDE personnel.
• Experience reviewing RBI reports, conducting required inspections, and coordinating NDE activities.

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Physically fit to perform inspection activities in industrial plant environments.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to conduct internal inspections of columns, pressure vessels, storage tanks, furnaces, heat exchangers, piping systems, and other refinery equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards throughout shutdown activities.