Lead Structural Integrity Inspector at Petrostuff Nigeria Limited (PNL)

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize, plan, and perform structural topside inspection surveys in accordance with Client procedures and international best practices.
• Manage inspection teams to ensure optimal performance and costeffective execution of inspection activities.
• Schedule inspections and document inspection findings, nonconformances, and recommendations using the Vision Integrity Software.
• Identify and implement the most costeffective inspection techniques, including visual, NDE, and rope access inspections where applicable.
• Verify that all planned inspections and maintenance activities are performed, and that all findings are properly recorded and tracked.
• Conduct or arrange initial Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments, including prior to the addition of any temporary or permanent loads on existing structures.
• Forward reported findings to the Structural Technical Authority for technical review and further action.
• Review inspection reports (firstlevel and secondlevel reviews) for quality, completeness, and technical accuracy.
• Participate in anomaly assessment, risk ranking, and recommending corrective actions for structural deficiencies.
• Promote a strong safety culture by participating in job hazard analyses (JHA), risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with Client’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
• Maintain familiarity with work permit systems and ensure all inspection activities are conducted safely.
• Provide training and mentoring support to junior inspectors to enhance competency development.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a focus on structural design.
• NonDestructive Examination (NDE) qualifications: UT, MT, PT, VT (ASNT Level II).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural inspection and integrity management, OR minimum of 5 years in topside structural design.
• Strong knowledge of structural design and analysis software (e.g., SACS, AutoCAD) and inspection data management systems.
• Solid understanding of international structural integrity codes and standards (e.g., API RP 2A, API RP 2SIM, ISO, AWS).
• Excellent report writing, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Rope Access Certification Level 1 or higher (IRATA or SPRAT) is an advantage.
• Prior offshore oil and gas inspection experience is a strong advantage.
• API 510/570/653 or other relevant API certifications will be an advantage.