Senior Inspection Engineer (SIE)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
The role profile and requirements are detailed below:
Supports the Line Manager in management of Wood workscope as defined in the contract with the client providing assurance on technical delivery and cost management- Assists with the implementation of an Integrity Risk Management Process, aligned to the client Risk Management Process.
- Ensures all work is compliant with relevant client engineering and safety standards including review of any feedback from client.
- Provide technical leadership to designated inspection discipline engineers within the team, allocating work to them within their technical capabilities and checking their output
- Provides expertise and knowledge in the application of integrity management processes for hydrocarbon containing pressure systems.
- Implements Integrity Management inspection requirements.
- Produces Inspection and Test plans.
- Manages interface with other support disciplines e.g. Structures, Pipelines, Pressure Systems, External Corrosion, etc.
- Manages interface with Inspection Contractor (3rd party).
- Manages the asset inspection plans.
- Ensures effective data management within inspection database (e.g. ACET) and maintenance management systems (e.g. Maximo, SAP).
- Manages implementation and maintenance of the anomaly management process.
- Provides Inspection/IM support to plant shutdowns / Outages / TARs.
- Provides Techncial input to Written Schemes of Examination.
- Supervises and Approves Workpack compliation.
- Selects suitable inspection techniques.
- Endorses inspection reports.
- Provides input into RBAs, meetings, planning.
- Provides support as required to audits e.g. verification, client, internal, etc. If applicable carry out periodic site audits e.g. Management visits.
- Supports Client Reporting including performance management.
- Assist in the development of appropriate annual budget and manage the CTR (Cost, Time & Resource) process.
- Supports Technical Training, Comptency development and Nationalization.
- Integrates with other technical disciplines to ensure a cohesive approach is taken in the assessment of remnant life and in the evaluation of risk.
- UKAS RG2 Category 2 compatible.
- Minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4 (e.g. City & Guilds) in a suitable engineering subject.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Note: HNC in Fabrication & welding or other similar subject could be considered provided the individual has other qualification e.g. ASME or API certification.
- Alternatively, IEng as defined by the Eng Council (or equivalent) through a suitable Engineering Institute (refer to RG2/ RG0 Category 2 decision workflow).
- Degree in an Engineering related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer as defined by the Engineering Council or equivalent.
- ASME or CSWIP Plant Inspector Level 2 certification.
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector and API 570 Piping Inspection.
- API 653 or EMMUA 159 Level 1 Tank Inspection certification, if position is for a landsite containing large storage tanks.
- Offshore medical, BOSIET and MIST certification.
- NDT certification for core techniques.
- Confined Space Entry training.
- Significant specific experience related to the job description.
- Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of standards, risk assessments and legislation associated with the in-service inspection of plant and equipment.
- Have working knowledge of design, manufacture, metallurgy, welding and codes associated with fabrication and construction of plant and equipment.
- Must be familiar with QA/QC systems/procedures and NDT techniques.
- Microsoft Office.
- ACET or equivalent.
- Previous experience of coaching, mentoring and carrying out competency assessments.
- Ability to generate a team approach to workflow execution and problem solving.
- Provide leadership, co-ordination or guidance to others.
- Good communicator both written, verbal and technical to make complex terminology simple for the benefit of others.
- Good client or support contractor relationship skills at various levels of seniority or diverse cultures.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Inspection Engineer (SIE) roles across Wood Plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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