About the Role
Sonomatic is seeking a highly skilled Senior Inspection Engineer (RG2 Category 2) to support PX Group operations in St Fergus. This role is suited to a technically strong inspector who thrives in a fast paced site environment, is motivated to drive the adoption of new inspection technologies and efficiency improvements and is confident acting as the technical focal point for all inspection activities while working closely with Sonomatic Inspectors and the PX Integrity and Operations Teams.
We welcome applications from travelling personnel, standard on site working hours are
Monday–Thursday: 07:30 – 16:45
Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
Key Responsibilities
•Lead all inspection activities on site, acting as the primary technical and focal point for the client and internal teams.
•Maintain regular communication with the client, Sonomatic Inspectors, PX Integrity, Operations, engineers, supervisors, and other contractors to provide inspection support.
•Oversee inspection engineering resources to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of the inspection schedule.
•Approve all Inspection Work Packs and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) at Category 2 level.
•Perform the roles of Site Vessel Integrity Leader and Site Pressure Systems Equipment Leader, ensuring full alignment with integrity requirements.
•Provide expert guidance on integrity issues, defect assessment, and follow up repair work, including issuing inspection queries and repair orders where required.
•Fully endorse all integrity reports in accordance with inspection manuals, procedures, regulations, and recognised international standards.
•Ensure all inspection activities comply with PSSR, industry standards, NDE procedures, and client acceptance criteria.
•Verify inspection results for accuracy and reliability, ensuring data is suitable for further analysis by the Integrity Team.
•Manage the identification, reporting, and close out of defects and anomalies, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
•Provide inspection and integrity input into plant shutdowns, outages, and major maintenance events.
•Lead the on site management of all third party inspection contractors, ensuring safe and efficient execution of work.
•Ensure all inspection activities follow RBI recommendations, WSE requirements, inspection procedures, and approved methodologies.
•Apply sound engineering judgement in assessing defects and recommending additional inspection or remedial actions to the PX Integrity Team.
•Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for new inspection technologies, improved efficiency, and enhanced inspection quality.
•Provide technical support, mentorship, and development to Inspection Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and Technical Administrators.
•Champion high standards of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), ensuring all SHE requirements are met during inspection activities.
Qualifications & Experience
•Degree preferred; minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
Training & Certifications
•Minimum RG2 Category 2 appointment.
•Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards).
•Industry qualifications in ASME, API, and/or EEMUA.
•NDT qualifications advantageous but not essential however understanding of NDT Applications essential.
•Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Cat 2 appointed role.
•Proven experience inspecting pipelines, pipework, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fired heaters, and mechanical protective devices.
•Background in fabrication, design, commissioning, maintenance, turnarounds, or operations on high hazard sites.
•Previous team leadership experience preferred.
•Proficient with computer based systems and inspection technologies.
