Engineer, Inspection

In the Cartagena Industrial complex we develop and manufacture high-quality engineering thermoplastic materials that are respectful of the environment. We operate our plants offering a safe workplace for our employees and collaborators, always with the highest commitment and respect towards our environment and the community of which we are part.

**Engineer, Inspection**

**DEPARTMENT**

**Corporate Manufacturing, Technical - Inspection, Cartagena, ESP**

In Cartagena, SABIC operates a major production site that manufactures engineering thermoplastics that enable our customers to produce a wide range of products.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Inspection Engineer identifies whether equipment can be operated, adjusted and maintained safely. Typical scope of equipment covered includes static (pressure) equipment, tanks, piping, valves, mechanical handling & lifting equipment as well as civil structures. The role is responsible for detecting deterioration and remedy before resulting in operational risk, fostering a zero-injury work environment via proactive programs and interventions.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Develop, plan and maintain an effective site inspection plan according to the standards, guidelines, regulations and legal requirements. Assess, produce reports and recommendations.
- Quality Assurance of the Inspection Department. Quality Assurance includes all tasks and activities within a quality system, aimed at ensuring reliably and with the appropriate quality criteria.
- Review and interpret EU, Spanish, regional, local regulations, as well as all applicable requirements in the chemical industry and plastic manufacturing.
- Control and supervise END companies
- Conduct investigations on material and corrosion fields: Participate in Process Risk Analysis as HAZOP, SWIFT, FMECA techniques, etc.
- Provide technical support to the Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Departments in order to establish additional or alternative inspections in case the plant has to continue operating; as well as determining when a certain asset cannot continue to operate due to safety risks and loss of Mechanical Integrity.
- Determine the needs (scope, material and human resources) of the shutdown
- Lead audits and ensure recommendations have been implemented in accordance to company specifications and applicable standards.
- Manage inspection and static equipment engineering standards or specifications, updating as required.
- Ensure quality management for new and modified equipment according to design codes and national and international specifications/standards
- Ensure compliance with EU/Spain legislation for new and modified tanks, piping systems or pressure equipment

**MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Engineering discipline / academic level in engineering (e.g. Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent).
- Minimum 3-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering design and inspection of static equipment, especially piping, pressure vessels and heat exchangers in the petrochemical or oil & gas industry.
- Consolidated and wide knowledge of materials, corrosion, welding and NDTs.
- Training in standards and regulations of static equipment and piping:( ANSI, ASME, API, NACE, etc.) for the design, construction and inspection of process plants. Accustomed to handling such regulations and standards. Advanced knowledge.
- Knowledge of RBI.
- Familiar with EU and local legislation for static equipment.
- Fluency in Spanish and English (both written and verbal)
- Strong result-orientation and highly committed: willing to take responsibility and ownership to ensure meeting unit goals in normal operation and in upsets/turn-around periods.
- Willingness to support the unit during plant turn-around and on call-out service.

**Desirable**:

- Training and knowledge of materials such as FRP, PP, PVC, PE, ABS... etc., in addition to other plastic materials for industrial use.
- Training and knowledge of coating.
- Use of tools such as SAP, Power Bi, spreadsheets.
- Training, knowledge and having applied Fitness for Service (FFS Communication skills).
- Excellent analytical capabilities & conceptual thinking.
- Ability to challenge status-quo.

Location: Cartagena, Spain

Travel: up to 10% (regionally)

**FURTHER INFORMATION**

Interested in this position?

Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations.

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.

**ABOUT SABIC**

We have more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, we have 9,000+ global patent filings, and significant research resources with innovation hubs in f