Inspection & Corrosion Leader

Duration / Location

• Starting Date: Q3 (November 2025)

• Duration: 12 months

• Renewable: Yes

• Location: Muscat, Oman, with frequent missions to Sohar

• Status: Residential (5 days per week)

Main Activities

Project Phase

• Lead all inspection and corrosion activities ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Technically lead the Maintenance & Inspection Engineering (MIE) development regarding inspection and corrosion.
• Perform Risk-Based Inspections (RBI) ensuring integrity of piping systems, vessels, pipelines, safety devices, and structures.
• Develop inspection and corrosion control policies and procedures in line with Company specifications and Omani law.
• Prepare technical scopes of work and participate in tender preparations for inspection contracts required for the operational phase.
• Ensure identification and performance standard validation of Safety Critical Elements (SECE) (e.g., PSVs, lifting equipment).
• Define the equipment integrity strategy, propose actions, and execute them after management approval.
• Ensure availability of all data required for future maintenance and inspection operations.
• Act as the primary contact for authorities in charge of integrity control.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to review designs and source materials and spares.
• Integrate inspection contractors during construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Participate in the selection of maintenance contractors and personnel.
• Develop training programs and evaluate both Company and contractor staff in inspection and corrosion disciplines.
• Ensure proper implementation of RBI systems and baseline data collection.
• Manage technical expertise and inspection philosophy documentation.
• Develop and maintain periodic reports, KPIs, and ensure certification of facilities.

Operation Phase

• Supervise the inspection methods team, ensuring correct use of RBI/FAME+ and UNISOL IT tools.
• Manage O&M contracts related to critical equipment, establishing KPIs and evaluating contractor performance.
• Organize inspection and control activities with external companies, analyzing results and issuing recommendations.
• Validate inspection reports and ensure proper documentation of baseline inspections.
• Ensure plant reliability, availability, maintainability, and inspectability while controlling costs.
• Liaise with external experts for technical analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Lead shutdown and campaign inspection scopes.
• Contribute to technological monitoring in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) fields.

HSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary HSE behavior and ensure HSE rules and requirements are implemented.
• Develop SECE performance standards and assurance schemes.
• Ensure compliance with all HSSE regulations under Omani law.

Personnel Development & Competency

• Support recruitment and training of maintenance personnel.
• Ensure all personnel certifications are up to date.
• Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for the inspection team based on competency gap analysis.
• Manage team performance and KPIs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and participate in succession planning.

Budget & Cost Control

• Responsible for non-routine maintenance expenses.
• Participate in maintenance budget planning and follow-up on inspection maintenance costs.
• Contribute to the development of yearly business plans and budgets.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

• Degree in Inspection Engineering from an accredited university (required for immigration/work permit).

Languages

• Excellent written, spoken, and read English (mandatory).

Professional Experience

• Over 15 years of experience in inspection and corrosion fields.
• Minimum 8 years in inspection methods and operations.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory roles in operations.
• Experience in LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, or refining projects.
• Strong background in resource control, contract management, and general management.

Required Competencies

Technical Skills

• Inspection of LNG facilities: Level 3
• Maintenance of marine and bunkering facilities: Level 2
• Maintenance & Inspection Engineering: Level 4
• Inspection of onshore O&G facilities: Level 4
• Regulations and certification: Level 4
• RBI, FAME+: Level 4
• Inspection methods: Level 4
• CMIMS, MM & PM tools: Level 3

Soft Skills

• Management & Leadership Skills: Level 4
• Capacity to manage and resolve complex issues: Level 3
• Cross-functionality: Level 3
• Budget and Cost Control: Level 3
• Innovation: Level 3
• Performance & KPIs Management: Level 3
• Communication and analytical skills: Level 3
• Open-mindedness & adaptability: Level 3