INSPECTION PROJECT SPECIALIST LEADER

Location: Milan - Italy

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Specialist Leader (PSL) to join our project team for the Hail&Gasha EPC project for Adnoc. The successful candidate will be involved in tasks such as planning,coordination, and execution of inspection engineering activities, in accordance with industry standards and project-specific requirements.
The role demands a strong technical background, proven coordination skills, and a solid understanding of
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Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology, as per API 581
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Definition of corrosion loops and piping groups
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Definition of Inspection Plans
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Baseline inspection programs
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Written Scheme of Examination definition
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Relevant international codes, such as API 510, API 570, API 571 and API 579.
The PSL will work closely with other Engineering, Commissioning and Construction disciplines toensure robust inspection engineering activities are developed and implemented before to reach theMechanical Completion Certificate.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage and liaise with the Client Inspection Engineering counterpart to ensure project execution remains within contractual boundaries and budget.
• Supervise the work of external service providers.
• Be responsible and accountable to the project manager for the inspection engineering scope of work, ensuring compliance with the assigned project bud
• Act as Team coordinator for multidisciplinary activities such as the baseline i
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Lead the definition and execution of baseline inspections prior to commissioning,ensuring comprehensive condition documentation for future integrity monitoring.
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Coordinate the execution of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments in collaboration with materials and process teams to optimize inspection intervals and scope.
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Ensure all inspection activities are aligned with regulatory requirements, class rules, and company HSE standards.
• Interface with Inspection Management Systems (e.g., GE Meridium) to populate inspection plan and baseline inspection results.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the inspection team.

Qualifications & Experience
Required:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
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Minimum 5-7 years of experience in inspection engineering, with significant exposure to
onshore and offshore oil & gas facilities.
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Solid understanding of API 580/581 (RBI) methodology.
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Demonstrated experience in baseline inspections and integrity data management.
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Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interface with multiple
stakeholders.
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Working knowledge of relevant codes/standards: API 510/570/653, ASME VIII, AWS D1.1,ISO 9712, etc.
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Fully aware of oil & gas plant related design documentation and drawings, which may
include: 3D model, plot plan, P&IDs, PFDs, Line list, GA drawings, mechanical data
sheets, vendor manuals, procedures, etc.
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Preferred:
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Professional certifications such as API 510 / 570 / 580, NACE / AMPP, or PCN/ISO 9712
Level II/III in relevant NDT methods.
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Certification in API 581, API 510 and/or API 570
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Proficiency in inspection software tools and digital inspection data platforms

Key Competencies
• Strong technical profile with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and influence in a multicultural, multi-location project environment.
• Structured, methodical, and quality-driven mindset.