Associate Inspection Engineer

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the on and offshore oil & gas and energy industries. We develop products and provide services to our clients throughout the lifecycle of their assets. Within IMDS (Integrity Management and Digital Solutions) we are a market leader in providing asset integrity engineering & digital solutions to our clients, which include applying technology expertise to serve the defense, aerospace, oil & gas and energy, marine and renewable energy industries.

The Associate Inspection Engineer will support asset integrity management programs for upstream oil and gas facilities by conducting inspections, analysing data, and implementing quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role will assist senior inspection personnel in identifying potential defects, corrosion, and other integrity threats to maintain safe and reliable operations of critical infrastructure while contributing to risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Selected candidates will work directly with senior engineering staff, mentors, peers, and other employees who will contribute to their career development through on-the-job, informal, and formal development. Upon successful completion of the graduate training program, the participant will be given a permanent assignment based on their skills and the needs of the business. As part of the IMDS service line, you'll gain diverse experiences and enjoy excellent career development opportunities, paving the way for a long and exciting future with Oceaneering. This role is based in Aberdeen, candidates should live within a commutable distance from the Dyce area.

This role is suited to those recently graduated in Mechanical Engineering.

ESSENTIAL

• Overall responsibilities may involve conceptual design work, engineering analysis, writing, or reviewing technical proposals, equipment evaluations and sourcing.
• Provides direct support to Engineering Manager/Project Manager/Project Engineers as assigned during each rotation.
• Writes or reviews technical proposals, work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Conducts initial conceptual design work based on project design basis.
• Contributes to design of new products and techniques, modifies existing designs and techniques, improves installation techniques, and develops test procedures.
• Performs equipment evaluations, sourcing, and potential supplier selections.
• Evaluates project design basis data to determine feasibility of equipment and/or services being proposed.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering, analysis, and design related tasks.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• M.Eng or equivalent in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution that can lead to getting chartered with the Engineering Council (UK).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills, time management, multitasking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are necessary.

DESIRED

• Prior university internships in engineering.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Coursework, project work, or job experience that demonstrates an ability to think at a higher level and act systematically to identify problems, requirements, and solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Apply knowledge of materials science, corrosion mechanisms, and failure modes relevant to upstream oil and gas equipment.
• Understand and implement API standards (particularly API 570, 510, 653), ASME codes, and other relevant industry standards and specifications.
• Demonstrate understanding of risk-based inspection (RBI) methodologies and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment concepts.
• Identify metallurgical degradation mechanisms and their impact on equipment integrity.
• Ability to work with customers to understand needs and make sure our products meet their needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presenting findings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Familiarity with data analysis software like Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-Learn, and Matplotlib) or Matlab is desired.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognising responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and professionals.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Willingness to continually update skills and knowledge to stay abreast of technological advancements in the field.
• Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.
• Understanding of materials engineering, corrosion science, and the principles of mechanical integrity.
• Familiarity with the types of equipment used in the upstream oil and gas industry, such as pressure vessels, pipelines, and structural components.
• Understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, familiarity with industry standards (such as ASME, API, NACE), and basic knowledge of inspection techniques and integrity assessment methods.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data from inspections and tests.
• Problem-solving skills to identify, understand, and address potential material failures or corrosion issues.
• Familiarity with engineering software tools used in material analysis, corrosion modeling, and structural integrity management (ANSYS, Abaqus, Comsol etc.).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices in the oil and gas industry.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies pertinent to fixed equipment.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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