Deputy Inspection Manager

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role:

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to become and Discipline Engineer Manager for a UKAS Type C Inspection Body. Ideally you would be Chartered and a practicing Category 1  inspector to UKAS RG2 but Category 2 inspectors with a drive to excel are encouraged to apply for the position. It’s important that you maintain and fosters an environment of trust, high morale, caring, humility and success.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out examinations in accordance with Written Schemes of Examinations (WSEs).
• Draw up or certify WSEs. Review WSEs at appropriate intervals for continued suitability, modifying when appropriate.

• Conduct design verifications for new and repair of Pressure equipment ensuring compliance to design codes, European and UK regulations as well as corporate standards.
• Work with other functions, technology teams, outside professional bodies and colleagues to set and adopt strategies and policies of the Barry site and the culture to promote them.
• Contribute Internal and External audits to help maintain the departments accreditation.
• Produce, review and update department procedures to maintain department quality system.
• Communicate and co-operate with mechanical maintenance and project groups throughout Dow to facilitate achievement of common or complimentary goals.
• Conduct validation trials of new RVI equipment and NDT techniques.

Qualifications:

• If not already obtained the candidate should be actively working towards chartership status
• Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Materials Science.
• At least 3 years working within and engineering discipline associated with in-service inspection of pressure systems.
• Experience and knowledge should cover a range of activities (e.g. design, manufacture, inspection, operation, maintenance) associated with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, safety protective devices, rotating equipment, fabrication, construction, testing, design codes, H&S legislation, equipment maintenance, planning and computer-based systems. Such experience should also have carried a high degree of responsibility.

Preferred Skills:

• Category 1 Inspection engineer as per UKAS RG2
• Chartered Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers or Materials.

The applicant would ideally have experience in

• Inservice inspection of Shell and HRSG boilers
• Facilitating external and internal auditors of EN17020 (or similar Quality Management Systems)
• Developed/modified quality procedures to satisfy any observations/mandatory actions raised from audits.

Additional notes:

• If you meet some or all of the aspects above please consider applying for the next chapter of an exciting career within Asset Inspection.
• This is a location critical/Site based role.
• No relocation support provided for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.