Selecting  and evaluating test and inspection methods to identify developing defects before failure occurs

·         Conduct and document Failure Mode & Effect Analysis to identify potential failure modes.

·         Conduct and facilitate broader Risk Based Inspection studies for more complex cases

·         Specify test and inspection methods suitable to detect identified failure modes

·         Incorporate these into written schemes of examination

Evaluating inspection reports to verify compliance and determine remedial work required.

• Collate reports from inspections.
• Check for completeness and conformance to the scheme of examination.
• Ensure defects are clearly summarised from the report
• Specify and prioritise remedial work required to rectify the defect
• Assign remedial work with a timescale to an owner in the appropriate follow up system
• Ensure traceability from inspection to defect to resolution.

Conducting  engineering assessments of equipment condition to determine fitness for service.

·         In association with the Asset Integrity Manager identify defects that are potentially tolerable and conduct fitness for service assessments to demonstrate ongoing integrity

·         This may be straightforward wall thickness calculations or more comprehensive API579 fitness for service assessment.

·         Specify additional inspection or control required to monitor the progression of tolerable defects

Evaluating the performance of Inspection and NDT contractors

·         Draw up suitable competence criteria for inspection and NDT services required

·         Evaluate the competence of third parties against these criteria

·         Develop test pieces as appropriate for specific obscure failure modes

·         Monitor the performance of contractors whilst undertaking inspection

·         Produce assessment reports and feedback to suppliers to engender continuous improvement

Demonstrating personal commitment to professional standards recognising  obligations to the company, society and the environment

·         Apply appropriate hazard identification and risk management systems;

• Develop detailed technical specifications and procedures;

·         Apply and improve safe systems of work;

• Develop, review and approve task Method Statements and Risk Assessments;

·         Undertake projects in a way that contributes to sustainable development;

·         Carry out and record Continuous Professional Development