Mechanical or Rotating Equipment Engineer / Inspector

Job Purpose

To perform independent verification, inspection, and technical integrity assessments of offshore mechanical and rotating equipment, structures, and safety-critical elements, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and asset integrity management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Rotating Equipment Verification

• Conduct verification and inspection of rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, generators, motors, and associated systems.


• Assess equipment condition, maintenance effectiveness, and operational integrity.


• Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.

Structural Integrity Verification

• Perform verification of offshore structures, topside structures, and helidecks.


• Conduct annual surveys of offshore facilities and verify structural integrity compliance.


• Assess corrosion, degradation, fatigue, and structural protection systems.

Safety Critical Element (SCE) Verification

• Conduct verification of Safety and Environmental Critical Elements (SECEs/HSECES), including:
  
  
  
  • Fire and Gas Detection Systems
  
  
  • Emergency Shutdown and Isolation Systems
  
  
  • Surface Safety Isolation Valves (SSIV)
  
  
  • Subsurface Safety Valves (SSSV)
  
  
  • High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS)
  
  
  • Emergency Depressurization Systems
  
  
  • Reservoir Isolation and Containment Systems
  
  
  • Toxic Gas and Oxygen Depletion Detection Systems
  
  
  • Drainage and Containment Systems
  
  
  • Drilling Well Control Systems
  
  
  
  

Fire and Safety Systems Verification

• Verify effectiveness and operational readiness of:
  
  
  
  • Fire Water Pumps and Fire Water Systems
  
  
  • Foam Systems
  
  
  • Portable and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems
  
  
  • Gaseous and Liquid Fire Suppression Systems
  
  
  • Blast Resistant Structures
  
  
  • Fire Mitigation and Collision Protection Systems
  
  
  • Dropped Object Prevention and Protection Systems
  
  
  
  

Emergency Systems Assessment

• Verify emergency preparedness systems including:
  
  
  
  • Public Address (PA) and Alarm Systems
  
  
  • Emergency Lighting Systems
  
  
  • Emergency Power Supplies and Generators
  
  
  • Lifeboats and Life Rafts
  
  
  • Escape, Rescue and Recovery Facilities
  
  
  • Means of Escape and Access Routes
  
  
  • Crane Safety Certifications and Test Records
  
  
  
  

Technical Integrity Verification

• Conduct physical inspections and surveys of offshore facilities.


• Review maintenance management documentation, inspection reports, and asset integrity records.


• Verify process containment integrity, relief systems, pipeline and riser integrity, and well containment systems.


• Assess HVAC systems, ignition prevention systems, ballast systems, stability management systems, and anchoring/mooring systems.


• Evaluate collision avoidance measures and other operational risk controls.

Inspection and Reporting

• Independently select equipment and systems for verification activities based on risk and integrity requirements.


• Perform inspections at elevated locations and offshore work areas.


• Prepare technical reports, observations, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), findings, and recommendations.


• Track closure of corrective actions and follow-up activities.


• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and statutory requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) / Master's Degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.


• Additional certifications in Asset Integrity Management, Rotating Equipment, Inspection Engineering, Offshore Safety, Reliability Engineering, or Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) will be an advantage.


• Offshore safety certifications such as BOSIET, H2S, HUET, or equivalent offshore training are preferred.


• Membership or certification from recognized professional bodies (e.g., ASME, API, IMechE, or equivalent) is desirable.


• Minimum 18+ years of experience in Offshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or Process Industries.


• At least one offshore operations/maintenance assignment is mandatory.


• Proven experience in Technical Integrity Verification, Independent Verification Body (IVB) Services, and Safety Critical Element (SCE/HSECES) Verification.


• Must be capable of independently selecting equipment and systems for verification based on risk and criticality.


• Physically fit and competent to conduct inspections at heights and offshore installations.