Pressure Vessel Engineer and API 510 Inspector

Role Objective

• Assure the integrity, repair, and safe return to service of pressure vessels and pressure-retaining ancillary equipment within the tank upgrade facilities.

Core Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and inspection authority for any pressurized vessels/systems associated with the crude storage and stabilization process (surge vessels, knock-out drums, pressurized crude tanks where applicable).
• Conduct API 510 in-service inspections, including internal/external visual inspection, thickness surveys, and Fitness-For-Service (API 579) assessments of pressure-retaining equipment.
• Review ASME Section VIII Division 1/2 design calculations, MAWP determinations, and re-rating assessments for any modified pressure equipment.
• Determine inspection intervals, corrosion rates, and remaining life calculations for pressure vessels, coordinating closely with the Metallurgist/Materials Engineer on material degradation mechanisms.
• Review and approve repair/alteration plans in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and API 510, including authorization for welding repairs on pressure-retaining components.
• Witness hydrostatic/pneumatic pressure testing of repaired or modified pressure vessels and issue formal test certification.
• Interface with the Authorized Inspector (AI) where new fabrication or U-stamp recertification is required, ensuring full ASME code compliance.
• Maintain the pressure equipment integrity register and support RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) planning for all pressure-containing components on the project scope.

Qualifications and Requirements
Pressure equipment failure risk is catastrophic and irreversible; qualification requirements are set at the maximum achievable industry tier.

• B.Eng./M.Eng. in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering, minimum Second Class Upper — a Master's degree is preferred and will be weighted above Bachelor's-only candidates.
• Mandatory, current API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector) certification issued by the American Petroleum Institute, with no fewer than twelve (12) months remaining before renewal is due at contract commencement.
• Ten (10) years cumulative pressure equipment engineering/inspection experience in oil & gas, with a minimum of five (5) years post-API 510 certification, hands-on chargeable inspection experience.
• Demonstrated, verifiable expert-level working knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1 AND Division 2, evidenced by the candidate independently reviewing and critiquing a sample MAWP/re-rating calculation during a live technical interview.
• Additional mandatory certification in API 579 Fitness-For-Service at Level 2 or above — Level 1 knowledge alone is insufficient for this role given the criticality of the equipment involved.
• COREN registration as a full member is mandatory, in addition to membership in ASME as a Professional Member (student/associate membership will not be accepted as meeting this criterion).
• Minimum five (5) documented, independently verifiable pressure vessel repair/re-rating projects led as lead engineer/inspector, each independently verifiable via named, contactable client references.
• Minimum six (6) years offshore/marine terminal-specific pressure equipment experience.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET, offshore medical fitness certificate, and full readiness for extended rotational offshore deployment.
• Must pass a rigorous written and practical technical assessment covering ASME Section VIII calculations, API 510 inspection planning, and API 579 FFS Level 1/2 methodology.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected]using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Package

• A detailed curriculum vitae stating the position title and reference number.
• Copies of academic qualifications, professional registrations and all mandatory certificates, including certificate numbers and expiry dates.
• A project-experience schedule covering at least three relevant assignments and stating client, facility, dates, scope, exact role, achievements and a contactable referee.
• Evidence supporting role-specific experience claims, such as redacted appointment letters, client approvals, signed reports, logbooks or completion certificates.
• Current availability and earliest mobilisation date.

Important Note

• Incomplete applications or applications that do not clearly demonstrate every mandatory criterion may be screened out without further correspondence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Selection standard

• The criteria in this document are deliberately rigorous.
• Appointment is subject to documentary verification, certification-registry checks, a technical interview or practical assessment, client acceptance and fitness to mobilise. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting.

Employment basis

• Project-based engagement. Rotation, mobilisation date, contract duration and commercial terms will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.

Recruitment and Compliance Notice

• All appointments are subject to verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional standing, medical fitness, offshore survival status, references and client-specific competence requirements.
• The employer reserves the right to conduct written, oral, practical and scenario-based assessments and to withdraw an offer where information is inaccurate, incomplete or cannot be verified.
• The successful candidates will be required to comply with project HSE rules, quality plans, information-security controls, anti-bribery requirements, confidentiality obligations and all lawful site instructions.
• No candidate may perform work outside the limits of his or her verified competence or certification authority.
• Applications will be considered on merit and role-related competence.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided during the selection process where requested and practicable, without reducing the essential safety and technical requirements of the role.
• Application instructions and the closing date will be stated in the publication notice.
• Applicants must use the position title and reference number as the email or portal submission subject.

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