Job Type: Contract
Work period: Full-Time
Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Inspection Lead
Join us as an Inspection Lead in the dynamic Oil & Gas sector, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of a major pipeline project. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of specialists in a full-time contract position located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, contributing to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project, a significant development in the region.
Role Overview
Define and review maintenance inspection philosophy.
Establish contacts, processes, and audit plans according to standards and local requirements.
Participate in the recruitment process and selection of the inspection team.
Establish inspection services contracts required for the EACOP inspection plan.
Coordinate inspection entities across Tanzania and Uganda.
Analyze and optimize inspection activities for efficiency.
Review management of change requests.
Select and review risk-based inspection tools for EACOP assets.
Ensure lifting registers, flexible registers, and temporary repair databases are up to date.
Ensure welding qualifications, materials, and procedures for pipeline emergency repairs are current.
Act as the focal point for inspection and corrosion exchange.
Review inspection programs, intelligent pigging operations, and partial field shutdowns.
Participate in the preparation of the maintenance inspection budget.
Review inspection reports, including analysis of findings and recommendations for remedial actions.
Participate in technical audits of contracted companies regarding Non-Destructive Testing, welding, piping/pressure vessel fabrication, and coating.
Review recommendations for corrective actions regarding materials, design, coating, cathodic protection, operating conditions, and corrosion inhibition.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company rules, technical codes, and norms for repairs/modifications/procurement of equipment.
Manage team and resources effectively.
Skills & Qualifications
Inspection: Extensive knowledge of inspection methodologies and practices.
Onshore Pipeline Expertise: Proficient in large diameter pipeline inspections.
Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with ASME, API, NACE standards.
Risk-Based Inspection: Understanding of RBI methodology.
CMIMS Proficiency: Experience with Computerized Maintenance & Inspection Management Systems.
Non-Destructive Testing: Knowledge of various NDT techniques and applications.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanics or Materials Engineering with emphasis on mechanics, materials, metallurgy, and corrosion.
Knowledge of Oil & Gas process equipment and technology.
Good understanding of international codes, standards, and regulations related to inspection disciplines (ASME, API, NACE).
Proficiency in oral and written English.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
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