Inspection Lead

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We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines.  These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level.  Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking an ambitious, collaborative, and innovative Inspection Lead to join its growing team. This role will sit within the Surface & Asset Integrity business unit, reporting to the Head of Surface & Asset Integrity and will act as the operational and technical lead for Ocean Infinity's Inspection services. The role is responsible for the quality, delivery, capability development, and continual improvement of the Inspection service line, supporting both internal project delivery and external client opportunities.

The role provides leadership across inspection operations, technical standards, personnel, subcontractor management, and service development. Working closely with operational, technical, and commercial stakeholders, the Inspection Lead ensures the successful delivery of inspection projects while driving capability growth, technical excellence, and the integration of inspection data and analytics to support the future growth of Ocean Infinity's asset integrity offering.

What you will do:

The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the technical authority for all inspection-related activities, standards, systems, methodologies and deliverables across Ocean Infinity's Surface & Asset Integrity business unit.
• Act as the primary inspection focal point for Tender, Commercial and Project teams, providing technical input, estimating support and solution development for client opportunities.
• Lead the planning, preparation and technical execution of structural, pipeline and asset integrity inspection projects.
• Coordinate, manage and quality assure internal personnel and subcontractors delivering inspection services, ensuring safe, efficient, commercially effective and high-quality project execution.
• Conduct remote inspection activities from the RCC as required to maintain operational awareness, technical competence and understanding of current delivery practices.
• Drive the technical development of Ocean Infinity's inspection capability, including inspection methodologies, workflows, standards and best practices.
• Identify, define and support the development of new inspection-related software, hardware and process improvements, working closely with Technology and Product Development teams.
• Contribute to the development and growth of Ocean Infinity's wider Asset Integrity offering, supporting new services, capabilities and commercial opportunities.
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures, technical guidance and knowledge management resources to support consistent and scalable delivery.
• Own the delivery of agreed Inspection service line objectives and contribute to wider Business Unit KPIs through effective leadership, performance management and continual improvement initiatives.
• Initiate and participate in risk assessments within their area of responsibility, ensuring appropriate controls are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure alignment with Ocean Infinity's strategy, values and risk framework, proactively managing technical, operational and delivery risks while driving continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor inspection personnel, supporting competency development, knowledge sharing and succession planning across the Inspection service line.

Who you are:

• CSWIP 3.4U qualified with strong experience of offshore structural, pipeline and asset integrity inspections.
• Minimum 7 years' experience leading or coordinating inspection activities within the offshore survey, inspection or asset integrity sectors.
• Demonstrable experience delivering a wide range of inspection and survey scopes, including structural inspections, pipeline inspections, cable surveys and asset integrity projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore inspection technologies, methodologies and tooling, including Camera systems, DVRs, FMD, UTM, CP and ACFM techniques.
• Experience using inspection and asset integrity management systems such as Sense, Nexus, Integrity Elements, Apollo KnowHow or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of inspection data management, reporting, quality assurance and applicable industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, coordinate technical delivery and maintain high standards of project execution.
• Proven ability to identify and develop improvements in inspection processes, technologies and ways of working.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational, technical and commercial teams.
• Proactive, accountable and commercially aware, with the ability to take ownership, solve problems and drive continuous improvement.

Salary for this position: Up to £95,000 per annum

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required. 

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences.  We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions.  Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are.  It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.