Asset Inspector – Upgrader

Reference ID R166795 Updated 11/12/2024

Discipline Engineering

Canada

Fort Saskatchewan

N/A

Position Purpose

The Asset Inspector is responsible for pressure equipment integrity at our Scotford Upgrader. The role manages aspects of inspection, materials, welding, quality control, quality assurance, equipment design, procedure review, and creating or updating pressure equipment standards and specifications.

In addition, the Asset Inspector provides technical support to production and maintenance on day-to-day plant issues and during plant operational and equipment problems. The Asset Inspector ensures all pressure equipment is designed, fabricated, operated, inspected, maintained, altered and repaired in a manner that provides pressure equipment integrity conforming to required regulations and standards. This team member is an advocate for Pressure Equipment Safety and strives towards ZERO LEAKS. The Asset Inspector proactively improves and executes the site pressure equipment integrity management (PEIM) system and work processes.

The Asset Inspector is a credible spokesperson, capable of delivering potentially unpopular recommendations, with clarity and conviction. Critical decisions are often required with limited data and little time to evaluate alternatives. The Asset Inspector has the ability to deal with multiple issues, prioritize accordingly, and to work collaboratively with a high sense of ownership.

The Asset Inspector will work primarily with other Asset Inspectors, Technologists, Engineers, Production Specialists, Maintenance Team Leads, as well as others in the Mechanical, Routine Maintenance, Technology, and ICE (Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical) Teams within their Production Asset.

Accountabilities

• Daily activities of reviewing shift logs and shift plans in preparation for daily team meetings
• Plan, coordinate, and execute integrity inspections, assessments, recommendations, and monitoring requirements including maintaining unit KPIs
• Responsible for the implementation of the pressure equipment integrity management (PEIM) program for the assigned process unit
• Maintenance of the Inspection database system (IMS)
• Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) Focal for Maintenance Team Leaders and Asset Shift Team Leaders within their area to quickly resolve emergent threats to the business plan
• Assessment, analysis, optimization, and documentation of Inspection results
• Support Shell Risk Based Inspection (RBI) assessments
• Responsible for creation of piping and equipment repair plans and their adherence to API, ASME, and jurisdictional ABSA requirements
• Technical review and support of management of change (MOC) work, equipment inspection deferrals or extensions, and RBI assessments
• Technical support of equipment re-rating, fitness for service evaluations and remaining life assessments
• Review and approval of construction and repair Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Responsible for the placement, monitoring, and RBI assessment of condition monitoring locations (CMLs) on equipment and piping, while optimizing to assure integrity and efficiency
• Troubleshoot failures & provide recommendations for repair / replacement based on materials failure analysis, causal analysis, and root-cause analysis
• Perform maintenance & integrity quality assurance duties on assigned assets
• Provide direction, monitor the progression, and review reporting of non-destructive examination (NDE) in their assigned units, ensuring the personnel safety of NDE contractors working in their respective area
• Input to annual budget process for integrity/inspection issues
• Assist and coach team members in removing and overcoming barriers they find with executing pressure equipment (PEI) integrity activities
• Support the PEI work process through all 5 stages (degradation assessments, inspection planning, perform inspection, analyze results, corrective action)
• Work collaboratively with our customers and stakeholders in Production, Maintenance, Projects, Turn Around, Engineering and Technology teams
• May be required to fill a reserve worker role
  
  

Requirements

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Preferably a technical diploma in materials engineering technology or related discipline
• You must have 2 years of professional experience at petrochemical or other industrial sites
• Desired certifications include API 510, 570, 653 and ABSA In-service Pressure Equipment (Boiler) Inspector, or are being worked towards
• Experience with NDE techniques, both conventional and advanced
• You must have a solid working knowledge of pressure equipment design, corrosion mechanisms, codes & standards, inspection techniques, welding, metallurgy and process safety
• Solid working knowledge of applicable piping, pressure vessels, storage tanks and heat exchangers industry standards (ASME Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Codes, API, ASTM, WRC, etc.)
• Knowledge in the application of RBI is an asset
• Fluent with MS Office suite of software incl. PI and Process Book
• Ability to decipher ambiguous data and articulate the meaning
• Ability to support during off hours and overtime as required to support with urgent plant issues
  
  

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

Company Description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people.

Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.