Senior Inspection Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Inspection Engineer to lead and execute onshore and offshore inspection activities, ensuring technical integrity, data quality, and compliance with project and safety standards throughout all phases of subsea inspection operations. This role is an onshore role and will be based in the DOF office in Perth.

This is a permanent onshore role with offshore requirement during project execution phase.

1. Technical Leadership & Project Support
   • Provide technical input for tenders and write project procedures.
   • Ensure compliance of standard processes and contract deliverables.
   • Lead inspection planning and preparation for offshore operations.
   • Address inspection personnel, equipment and logistical issues to complete the SOW, liaise directly with Project Manager, Inspection Lead and Survey & Inspection Manager as required
2. Inspection Execution & Data Management
   • Oversee inspection system readiness and vessel mobilisation.
   • Ensure scope completion with accurate and representative findings of inspection activities recorded.
   • Ensure accurate data capture, quality control, and secure archiving.
   • Maintain inspection documentation and ensure compliance with QA/QC standards.
   • Review Inspection data as required ensuring project deliverable expectations are met.
3. Reporting & Communication
   • Prepare daily field reports, calibration logs, and close-out documentation.
   • Liaise with clients and project teams, providing updates and technical advice.
   • Conduct briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure all stakeholders understand the work scope.
   • Contribute to lessons learned and process enhancements.
   • Ensure adherence to DOF and client procedures, including HSE standards.
   • Support team structuring and review of contractor qualifications.
4. Continuous Improvement & Compliance
   • Contribute to lessons learned and process enhancements.
   • Ensure adherence to DOF and client procedures, including HSE standards.
   • Support team structuring and review of contractor qualifications.
5. HSE & Operational Integrity
   • Promote safety through participation in toolbox talks and hazard reporting.
   • Ensure emergency preparedness and compliance with safety frameworks.
6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Work closely with internal teams (Inspection, Project, Offshore Managers) and external parties (clients, subcontractors).
   • Support training and competency development aligned with company competence scheme.
   • Promote teamwork and provide support to junior members of the inspection team

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or a science-related discipline.
• Current CSWIP 3.4U, Subsea Inspection Controller Certification
• Other relevant NDT qualifications desirable.

• Preferable 5 years' experience as a subsea Inspection Engineer on diver and ROV scopes including intervention, pipeline and structural inspection.
• Knowledge of NDT inspection methodologies and ROV/diver intervention systems.
• Knowledge and technical capability of standard industry Asset Integrity Management software.
• Integrity Management systems database configuration and maintenance.

DOF is a global leader in providing integrated services to the offshore energy industry. Our core activities include vessel ownership and management, project management, engineering, offshore operations, survey, inspection remote intervention, and diving services. We deliver a full spectrum of high-quality offshore solutions to support the evolving needs of the energy sector.

DOF operates across key global regions, with main offices in Norway, the UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect.

Your salary will be commensurate with your qualifications and experience.

If you believe you have what it takes and share our values and want a career working with DOF, we encourage you to apply. Please upload your Resume and Cover Letter to this vacancy at below link, addressing the requirements of the role.

Please apply by submitting your resume by close of business 30 September 2025.

Shortlisting and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.

DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Employment Opportunity and promotes diversity in our workforce. We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds, including Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.

• Seniority level – Entry level
• Employment type – Full-time
• Job function – Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries – Oil and Gas