One of our prestigious clients is looking to hire an
Asset Inspection Manager to be based in
Ras Al Khair, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, In the
Maritime industry, who will be responsible for but not limited to:
JOB PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES:
The manager of the asset inspection department is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the asset inspection process within the organization that will be performed by a third party. The primary objective is to ensure the integrity, reliability, and compliance of all assets through effective inspection strategies and methodologies. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining operational efficiency, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategic planning: Develop and implement comprehensive asset inspection strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- Team leadership: Lead and manage a team of asset inspection supervisors and engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
- Inspection Operations: Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of asset inspections, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Technology Integration: Stay abreast of technological advancement and inspection tools and methodologies, integrating innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risk associated with asset integrity, implementing preventive measures and corrective actions as needed.
- Reporting and analysis: Generate regular reports on inspection findings, trends and performance metrics. Conduct thorough analysis to drive informed decision making.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, engineering, and HSE, to ensure seamless integration of inspection activities with broader organizational objectives.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for the Asset Inspection Division, optimizing resources to achieve cost-effective results, handle service contract, monitor planned and unbudgeted expenditure.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
Professional Qualification:
- Welding inspector certification i.e AWS-CWI or CSWIP 3.2.2, Lead Auditor ISO 9001-2015, ISO 55001- Asset Management Lead
Competencies:
- Strong understanding of industry standards, codes, and regulations related to asset integrity and inspection.
- Knowledge/experience with asset inspection companies and their contractual matters.
- Superior administrative skills including contract development, contract administration, cost analysis, forecasting, negotiation, etc.
- Leadership and management experience, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Familiarity with relevant software and technologies used in asset inspection.
Experience:
- At least 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in asset inspection, with a proven track record of progressively increasing responsibilities, five (5) years of which must be in a managerial or similar capacity.
Languages: Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English.
WORKING RELATIONS:
- Internal Interactions: Internal Engineering Department, other business work-streams within the company, Engineering Manager, GM Engineering, VP Engineering.
- External Interactions: Software Suppliers, Subcontractors, Consultants, Inspection Agencies.
