Storage Tank Inspectors

The Storage Tank Inspectors will work in the UK, with possible overseas deployment. The company is seeking experienced inspectors to join its growing industrial team to provide inspection and assessment of above- ground flat-bottomed storage tanks to industry-recognised guideline EEMUA 159 and/or API 653.

On offer is comprehensive training, flexible working and a great pay and benefits package.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing inspection plans/schemes of examination for storage tank inspection to industry- recognised guideline EEMUA 159 and/or API 653
• Identifying plant preparation requirements for inspection
• Examining storage tanks as per inspection plan/schemes
• Undertaking and/or overseeing necessary non-destructive testing (NDT) for inspections
• Coordinating third-party NDT providers for extensive requirements or specialist techniques
• Assessing and grading defects found from inspection and helping to determine remedial actions/ recommendations
• Assisting in the specification and coordination of repairs
• Carrying out fitness-for-service calculations and assessment as per the inspection standard, for example EEMUA 159
• Preparing and issuing inspection reports and certificates, including all necessary supporting documents, for example photographs, NDT reports, assessment calculations, etc
• Liaising with client contacts regarding inspection planning and execution
• Working strictly to recognised safe systems of work, for example PTW, RAMS, CSE, etc.

Experience and skills:

• Mechanical engineering background
• Understanding of engineering principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Eye for detail
• Ability to accurately follow procedures
• Courage to make (and defend) difficult decisions
• Good interpersonal skills and the capability to work 
  independently
• Ambition to learn and progress
• Willingness to travel and work on client sites in the UK and potentially overseas
• Understanding of fabrication processes and NDT is desirable
• Experience of the chemical and/or oil & gas industry is desirable.

Education/certificates:

• Engineering technical qualification, for example Higher National Certificate (HNC), National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4, BTech or degree
• Certified EEMUA 159 tank assessor or inspector (API 653 may be considered)
• NDT certified for ultrasonic testing (UT) and surface flaw detection (penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI) preferred, for example PCN and American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)).

Risktec Solutions Ltd, Wilderspool Park, Greenall’s Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6HL