Engineer: Autonomous Inspection & Emerging Technologies
ID du poste: 18755
TUV Rheinland Inspection Services (Pty) Ltd.
Permanent, Plein temps
À partir de maintenant
Job Description
Lead the development and growth of TUV Rheinland's Autonomous Inspection service offering in South Africa, covering drone-based (UAV) inspections, robotic systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and other unmanned inspection technologies. This role combines technical inspection expertise with a commercial mindset to position TUV Rheinland as the preferred provider of advanced autonomous inspection services across industrial sectors.
Autonomous Inspection Service Development
- ■Identify, evaluate, and deploy autonomous inspection technologies suitable for TUV Rheinland's industrial clients, including UAVs (drones), ROVs, rope-access robots, tank crawlers, and pipe inspection systems.
- ■Develop and document autonomous inspection procedures, data collection protocols, and reporting standards.
- ■Coordinate inspection campaigns across assets including storage tanks, above-ground pipelines, structural steel, flare stacks, pressure vessels, and civil infrastructure.
- ■Oversee or participate in the planning and execution of autonomous inspection fieldwork, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- ■Analyse inspection data including visual imagery, thermal data, ultrasonic thickness readings, and other sensor outputs to generate technically sound inspection reports.
Business Development & Client Engagement
- ■Actively promote and sell TUV Rheinland's autonomous inspection services to existing and prospective clients in mining, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and infrastructure sectors.
- ■Develop compelling technical proposals, capability presentations, and service brochures tailored to client needs.
- ■Conduct client demonstrations and site visits to showcase autonomous inspection capabilities.
- ■Identify emerging market opportunities and client pain points that can be addressed through innovative inspection technologies.
- ■Build and maintain relationships with technology vendors, OEMs, drone operators, and service partners to expand TUV Rheinland's delivery capabilities.
Technology Scouting & Innovatin
- ■Continuously monitor developments in autonomous inspection technology, robotics, AI-assisted defect detection, and digital inspection platforms.
- ■Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and technology partnerships that strengthen TUV Rheinland's autonomous inspection offering.
- ■Collaborate with the international TUV Rheinland network to leverage global autonomous inspection expertise and best practices.
- ■Contribute to the integration of autonomous inspection data with digital asset management platforms and asset integrity systems.
Quality, Compliance & Reporting
- ■Ensure all autonomous inspection activities comply with SACAA drone regulations, client HSE standards, and applicable inspection standards (API, ASME, ISO).
- ■Produce high-quality technical inspection reports that clearly communicate findings, risk levels, and recommended actions.
- ■Maintain records of inspections, data collected, equipment used, and client feedback.
- ■Support development of internal quality and operational standards for the autonomous inspection service line.
- ■Any ad hoc tasks as required by Management.
Experience & Further Qualifications
- ■BTech / BEng in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline (Essential).
- ■Additional certification or short courses in drone operations, robotics, NDT, or inspection technology is advantageous.
- ■3 to 5 years of experience in inspection engineering, non-destructive testing (NDT), asset integrity, or a related technical field.
- ■Demonstrated interest or exposure to autonomous inspection technologies including UAVs (drones), remotely operated vehicles(ROVs), crawlers, or robotic systems.
- ■Experience in industrial inspection of infrastructure, storage tanks, pressure vessels, pipelines, or structural assets.
- ■Exposure to inspection data interpretation, defect analysis, and reporting.
- ■Client-facing experience or involvement in technical proposals and business development is advantageous.
- ■Familiarity with inspection standards (API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME) is an advantage.
- ■Experience working in oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, power, or heavy industrial environments.
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| ID du poste | 18755 |
|---|---|
| Type de contrat | Permanent |
| Type d'emploi | Plein temps |
| Modèle de travail | Flex office / partiellement à distance |
| Société | TUV Rheinland Inspection Services (Pty) Ltd. |
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- Pressure Equipment & Plant Engineering: Inspection, testing, and certification services focusing on pressure equipment such as pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, and piping systems.
- Elevators & Conveyor Technology: Inspection, testing, and certification services for elevators, conveyor belts, escalators, cranes, and machinery.
- Electrical & Building Technology: Evaluation, inspection, testing, and certification services for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
- Industrial Inspection & Material Testing: Comprehensive inspection and testing services for industrial facilities and their materials.
- Infrastructure & Project Management: Project and construction supervision as well as integrated services for infrastructure projects.
- Energy & Environment: Technical support, certification, and testing for renewable energy and sustainable solutions.
- Cybersecurity & Functional Safety: Testing and certification services for industrial automation, IT, and OT security solutions.
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