Inspector
As an Inspector you will help safeguard the reliability and safety of critical refining equipment while championing rigorous quality standards. You will apply your inspection and quality assurance expertise to analyze data, support compliance with industry regulations, and help drive continuous improvement in our processes and quality management systems. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll contribute to safe, efficient operations that fuel the future for our customers and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections and assessments of fixed equipment, piping, and related assets to verify that operational, safety, and quality standards are met.
- Drafting of new and amended Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) for authorisation.
- Performance of inspections in accordance with inspection programmes, WSE and inspection procedures.
- Select, validate, and execute appropriate test methods and non‑destructive examinations (NDE), interpreting results to confirm conformance and identify required remedial actions.
- Collect, analyse, and report inspection and quality data, identifying trends and providing recommendations to operations, maintenance, and turnaround teams.
- Support the quality management system (QMS) by helping evaluate existing policies and processes and by documenting and improving procedures in line with regulatory and company standards.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to address quality nonconformities, plan and monitor corrective actions from audits, and maintain accurate records and certification documentation.
- Review engineering and inspection documentation, including drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs, to plan work scopes and verify that inspection and repair activities meet applicable codes and standards.
- Use quality management and inspection software tools to track inspection results, manage documentation, and support compliance reporting.
- Share technical guidance with peers, support training on quality processes and standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of inspection and quality assurance practices.
Required Qualifications
- Legally authorised to work in the UK on a regular, full‑time basis without restrictions on local terms and conditions.
- CIS Qualification Level 3 minimum demonstrated through formally evaluated education, training, and experience.
- Direct inspector or quality assurance experience in the energy or similar industry.
- Certification to the relevant industry certifications (API 510, API 570, API 653 or equivalent).
- Knowledge of industry recommended practices, codes and standards and site‑specific computer applications.
- Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to comply with the following:
- Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and perform occasional duties.
- Transport articles up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet.
- Work safely near large, hot, high‑speed machines, around chemicals and hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat, and in harsh weather conditions.
- Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct inspector experience in the oil and gas, chemical, or petrochemical industry.
- Degree or trade certification in a relevant technical field.
- Experience using inspection and quality software applications such as PCMS, UltraPipe, EMPRV, API‑RBI, and SAP.
- Knowledge of standard non‑destructive examination (NDE) methods.
- Proficiency with MS Outlook Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
- Experience applying advanced data analysis and reporting techniques to quality assurance and inspection data.
- Experience supporting the development or improvement of quality management systems, procedures, and documentation.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
