Engineer: Autonomous Inspection & Emerging Technologies
Número do emprego: 18755
TUV Rheinland Inspection Services (Pty) Ltd.
Permanente, Tempo integral
A partir de agora
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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| Número do emprego | 18755 |
|---|---|
| Tipo de contrato | Permanente |
| Tipo de emprego | Tempo integral |
| Modelo de trabalho | Escritório flexível / parcialmente remoto |
| Empresa | TUV Rheinland Inspection Services (Pty) Ltd. |
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Industrial Services & Cybersecurity
At TÜV Rheinland, in the Industry Service & Cybersecurity business unit, we are looking for talents who are ready to help shape the future of the industry and accompany technological progress. Our focus is on digitalization and networking in the industry, as well as the further international expansion of our services in the field of renewable energy and support for major infrastructure projects.
This applies to the functional safety of industrial plants in an era of rapidly increasing interconnectivity of components and machines – the keyword being Operational Technology Security – as well as to energy generation, utilization, and distribution, infrastructure, and network expansion.
Our Core Areas:
- 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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