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Job title
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Snr / Eng. Inspection Heavy Oils (CDU/VDU/DCU)
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Grade
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Stream
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Downstream – OQ8
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Function
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QA - Asset Integrity – Heavy Oils (CDU/VDU/DCU)
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Location
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Duqm
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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TL Inspection Heavy Oils (CDU/VDU/DCU)
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Direct reports
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2
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Job purpose
Provides optimal Eng. Inspection services and technical leadership for process units Heavy Oils (CDU/VDU/DCU) under TL Inspection Heavy Oils (CDU/VDU/DCU) scope’s through (1) Oversees, coordinates, guides, and monitor Inspection services program;(2) Assure effective inspection techniques in-line with inspection procedures, standards & specifications, and (2) Develop plans, procedures, specifications, and related technical documents; in order to ensure integrity and reliability of all processing unit, equipment, piping, and storage tanks.
The position will act in accordance with the OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justification’s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
- Supervise inspection strategies of process units; monitors inspection plans, overdue inspection tasks making sure all inspection plans are as per strategies and no overdue inspection.
- Follow up scope and frequency of inspection management activities at the sites to ensure the equipment integrity, reliability, and compliance with HSE policy.
- Assist in developing & establish inspection standards, specifications, procedures and modifies existing standards and procedures as per plant /units requirement.
- Reviews & evaluate equipment histories and determines the probable mode of failures, frequency of inspection, and type of inspection required.
- Provide input on turnaround scope of work for plant maintenance activities based upon on-stream & equipment history records and the frequency of inspection established.
- Evaluate critical process equipment, unit threats & hazards; pro-actively recommend solutions & Inspection Program and coordinate with the concerned department to prevent any loss of containment & maintain piping and equipment integrity.
- Identify damage mechanisms related to various operating plants.
- Identify and monitor the IOWs related to various operating plants.
- Coordinate with the other team (operation, external contractors & maintenance) and provide input on repair techniques, materials selection, inspection, and testing requirements.
- Review, comment and verify completeness & acceptability of engineering test packages, pre-commissioning activities & walkthrough punch listing and ensure all quality control documentation are complete.
- Carrying out external, internal, and on-stream inspection of static equipment/piping for their reliability assessment.
- Perform failure analysis on corroded and failed components and recommend engineering solutions for failures & Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
- Review and ensure hand-over documents have appropriate details on material specifications and processes in line with contractual requirements.
- Follow up-to capture any operational upsets, corrosion-related concerns, and variations in critical process parameters.
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Key interactions
Internal: All TSD Team Leaders and Engineers, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement & HSE
External: Contractors, 3rd Parties, Consultants, Vendors & Suppliers
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Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
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Education requirements
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Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent
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Language requirements
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- Engineer: 5-8 or relevant experience
- Senior Engineer: 8+ years of total experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role
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- Broad understanding of the relevant process on refinery/petrochemical plant & equipment regarding static, piping & storage tank, applicable code & standard (API, ASME, ASTM, PIP &, etc.), and project specifications.
- Familiar with methodologies/techniques which are applicable to the RBI Practice such as (hazard identification techniques).
- Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
- Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
- Working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, applicable code & standard associated with inspection of plant/equipment and familiar with QA/QC systems and procedures
- Experience with Risk-Based Inspection concepts, corrosion-related inspection, and failure analysis.
- Knowledge & experience in Equipment Inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Advanced NDT inspection and techniques, Degradation Mechanism, and Refractory inspections.
- Competent to prepare Turnaround requirements, technical documents, Meridium- RBI studies, criticality assessments in the tool, and operating windows.
- Certified in welding inspection (e.g. AWS, CSWIP, etc.) is an advantage
- Certifications: API (510, 570, 653 etc.) or equivalent is advantage
- Knowledge of:
- NACE, ASME, and other industry codes
- RBI, RCA, and Defect Elimination.
- Risk Assessments, HAZOPS & Safety
- Good knowledge in QA/QC, ISO 9001, ISO 1400, and HSE plans
- Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
- Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals
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- Supervisory skills.
- Strong Communication skill verbal and written
- Personal and Team Accountability
- Acute Observation / Inspection skills
- Accurate Reporting skills
- Effective planning and organizing skills
- Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
- Problem Solving Skills
- Result orientation
- Planning and Organizing
- Decisiveness
- Exercising influence
- Demonstrated ability to cooperate with and influence peers
- SOP interpretation
- Knowledge of engineering best practices
- Refinery commissioning and start-up.
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