Inspection Engineer – Refinery Operations

About the role

The Inspection Engineer provides real‑time engineering solutions to support refinery operations, ensuring plant assets are maintained safely, reliably and efficiently throughout their life cycle.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions and technical support during maintenance, shutdowns and abnormal operating conditions.
• Prepare design packages, modification orders (MOCs) and perform required design calculations for in‑house projects.
• Conduct plant visits, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and participate in root‑cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Assess and manage risks associated with plant assets, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Support the development and update of engineering standards, procedures and best‑practice documentation.
• Assist operations and maintenance teams during planned or emergency shutdowns, providing technical assistance and recommendations.

Required profile

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline.
• Experience in refinery or heavy‑industry environments, preferably supporting operations and maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to hierarchy and collaborating with OME teams.

Required skills

• Engineering design and calculation expertise.
• Knowledge of modification order (MOC) processes and change management.
• Risk assessment and root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with plant acceptance testing and equipment validation.