Plant Inspector Engineer

INEOS Group is a manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty and intermediate chemicals and polymers. INEOS includes 168 facilities in 26 countries throughout the world with approximately 21,000 employees. INEOS’ annual turnover is around $60bn making it the 3rd largest chemical company in the world. INEOS is a customer-focused company and our business mission is to be the supplier of choice to our customers.

INEOS Oligomers contains a portfolio of products that include Polybutene (PiB), Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO), Poly Alpha Olefins (PAO) and Diisobutylene (DiB). To serve our customers, INEOS Oligomers has manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, and the United States (Texas). PIB is produced Lavera, France. Products are sold into a wide variety of applications including lubricants, lube additives, adhesives, sealants, rubber modification, cosmetics and personal care.

INEOS Oligomers Feluy (Belgium) is looking for a:

The main purpose of the role is to provide support to manage the Risk Based Inspection program of the Feluy site, identify and report anomalies to maintain the integrity of stationary equipment. Advise on equipment calibration certification and documentation in line with PED and Belgian legislation.

The Plant inspector is a key-person to maintain the integrity of stationary equipment as well as support the design of the preventive maintenance program.

The Plant inspector is accountable to schedule the inspection program, to agree on the inspection methodology, to follow the inspections, review the inspection reports and follow-up on all non‑compliances. He/She is responsible for ensuring that construction meets the PED as well as Belgian legislation. He/She is the single point of accountability.

The Plant inspector supports the site and works with the PSM Engineer:

• Stay in compliance with Process Safety Inspections which must be reported to INEOS Group (including IGGN 30+).
• Review and validate inspection reports, keep owners aware of abnormalities and keep track of actions to avoid unsafe operations.
• With support of subcontracted experts, provide expertise and make interpretations of findings, analyze for failure, report issues and recommendations to operations and maintenance.
• Assist and participate in inspecting plant stationary equipment.
• Control and improve the quality of inspections performed by NOBO.
• After extensive training, approve welders certifications, welding procedures and assist in certifying welders.
• After training, approve all new piping isometrics as well as all construction file before the operations takeover.
• After extensive training, provide advice on metallurgy and welding specific use limitations and provide awareness training on such issues.
• After training, maintain compliance with the ATEX legislation.
• Ensure that the site’s fire protection system is in good working order and monitor the work that needs to be carried out on it.

• Chemical, material or mechanical engineer (or equivalent based on experience).
• Good knowledge of metallurgy and the inspection methodology.

• Good knowledge of PED and steam/compressed air/Belgian legislation.
• Good knowledge of corrosion mechanics, detection and repair.
• Good knowledge of welding processes and equipment.
• Willing to orient his/her career for the long term as a chemical plant inspector.
• Willing to follow courses with success in foreign countries to become a technical specialist in inspection and metallurgy.
• Fluency in French, good knowledge of English.
• Very good knowledge of data management with spreadsheet and database.
• Very good knowledge of the RBI processes is a plus.
• As many assignments are self‑initiated, the jobholder must be a highly motivated self‑starter.
• He/she must be capable of making independent contributions / strong interpersonal skills.
• He/she must be detail‑oriented / able to respond to the client’s needs in a timely manner.
• Mature, professional judgment is required in planning and performing assignments and achieving prescribed objectives.

Please send your CV to the HR Dept of INEOS Feluy Belgium, Zoning industriel, Zone C, 7181 Feluy (B) or an email to

• Location:
  
  Feluy, Belgium
• Discipline:
  Quality Control
• Type:
  Full‑time
• Business: INEOS Oligomers
• Posted: 27 February 2026
• Closing Date: 27 February 2027
• Requisition