Senior TPI Lead Inspector

About the role

The Senior TPI Lead Inspector will head third‑party inspection activities for refinery and petrochemical projects, overseeing all engineering disciplines. This senior position requires extensive hands‑on experience and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders on complex technical matters.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage third‑party inspection across static, rotating, piping, civil, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all on‑site inspection activities for the project.
• Review and approve inspection test plans (ITPs) and inspection reports submitted by discipline inspectors.
• Interface with clients, EPC contractors, licensers, and regulatory authorities on technical inspection issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Mentor and supervise junior inspectors and examiners deployed at the site.
• Review and approve welding procedures, NDT procedures, and hydrostatic test procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 20 years of inspection experience in refinery or petrochemical projects.
• Proven experience leading multi‑discipline inspection teams.
• Strong capability in reviewing and approving ITPs and technical inspection documents.
• Experience coordinating with clients, EPC contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Relevant O&G project construction, QA/QC, and commissioning experience.
• Valid API 510, API 570, API 653, and CSWIP certifications or equivalent demonstrated expertise.

Required skills

• API 510 certification
• API 570 certification
• API 653 certification
• CSWIP certification
• Inspection of static, rotating, piping, civil, electrical, and instrumentation systems
• Review and approval of inspection test plans (ITPs)
• Welding procedure review
• NDT procedure review
• Hydrostatic test procedure review