The Plant Inspector is accountable for the execution of integrity related work programs and coordination of contractor work teams to ensure the availability and reliability of plant and infrastructure.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Asset Integrity Superintendent, the Plant Inspector is accountable for the execution of integrity related work programs and coordination of contractor work teams to ensure the availability and reliability of plant and infrastructure. The incumbent shall demonstrate competence in inspection techniques as well as job planning and scheduling for activities under the role. All activities are expected to be conducted safely, cost-effectively, and reliably and must be delivered in a manner that consistently adds value to PPGPL's overall business process. The position is also required to provide related support to the group of companies, its subsidiaries and new business ventures as required.
Dimensions
The Plant Inspector supports the efforts for ensuring that the facility is inspected in a timely, safe and efficient manner and is required to conduct the facility inspection routines as per schedule or inspection plan and support the register of the inspection history. In addition, the position provides guidance on all types of activities including welding, blasting, coating and other general Fabric Maintenance related activities. The incumbent ensures that anomalies are entered into the Asset Management System in a timely manner consistent with approved processes. The Plant Inspector also has direct access to technical direction and support at the level of the Senior Plant Inspector, Inspection Engineer and Asset Integrity Superintendent. The discharge of responsibilities is bounded by budgeted work plans, established maintenance procedures, schedules, adopted standards and best practices, corporate procedures, company policies, corporate core values and performance standards. The position is bound by clear performance expectations and has no financial authority.
Individual’s Safety Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each employee to protect oneself as well as fellow workers from injury. Work shall be conducted according to established safe practices and procedures. Please refer to PPGPL’s Safety Manual. Understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions.
Nature & Scope
The Plant Inspector is responsible for ensuring the inspection of all static equipment as per schedule as the position plays a key role in the execution of PPGPL’s Asset Integrity Management Program. The Plant Inspector also oversees key Asset Improvement initiatives and as such is expected to perform research and leverage updated technology and techniques whilst providing Inspection oversight, under the technical guidance of the Asset Integrity Superintendent, Inspection Engineer and Senior Plant Inspector for major maintenance and inspection projects within the Organization. A key performance metric of the function is to deliver best in class reliability and plant availability as a differentiating strategy. The Asset Integrity Team functions as an enabler to achieve the Maintenance Department’s Strategic Plan (Operations Excellence initiatives) which are aligned to PPGPL’s Strategic Management Plan.
The position must demonstrate strong process safety leadership, sound interpersonal, advanced technical skills and significant experience and capability in coordinating inspection activities of both in-house personnel and Third-Party contractor staff. This shall be achieved by using the latest Non-Destructive tools and techniques. The incumbent must possess the ability to develop cost justifications for inspection projects, implement obsolescence management plans, co-ordinate inspection activities during turnarounds, actively participate in risk assessments, PHA studies and compliance audits.
The position aids with developing the philosophy to be used for Inspection scheduling, planning, and monitoring activities. The incumbent also participates in the implementation of Inspection activities for all plant static assets (e.g., Process piping, Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Tanks, Pressure Vessels, PSV’s, etc.). The position also coordinates the work execution of contractors (both in-house and contracted) whilst also interfacing with all other teams within the PPGPL and PPEM organizations. This role also has responsibility of building relationships with external service providers and OEM’s. The scope of the position encompasses but is not limited to promotion of a safety culture in all inspection related activities; management and co-ordination of all statutory and static inspection; management of all inspection registers; QA/QC of all inspection, welding and painting activities and ensuring that all anomalies are entered into the Asset Management System.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Specifications
Minimum Acceptable Academic Qualifications
Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience
Five (5) years’ demonstrated experience within an Inspection & Reliability Function in the energy / natural gas sector.
Specific Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Disclaimer
“The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified”
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