Technical Manager – Asset Integrity & Statutory Inspection

About the role

As the Technical Authority for Asset Integrity & Statutory Inspection at SGS, you will shape the technical direction of our inspection services across Australia. You will lead a team of skilled inspectors, champion best practice and drive continuous improvement in a hands‑on leadership capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for statutory inspections, asset integrity and quality‑assurance activities.
• Act as the go‑to expert on inspection methodologies, standards, procedures and competency requirements.
• Ensure inspection work complies with Australian standards, legislation, client requirements and accreditation obligations.
• Guide inspectors in risk‑based decisions on asset integrity and inspection outcomes.
• Lead technical training, mentoring and competency development for the inspection team.
• Develop career pathways, succession plans and support accreditation, audit and quality‑management activities.

Required profile

• Significant experience in asset integrity, statutory inspection, pressure equipment, piping systems or storage‑tank inspection.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, API standards and industry best practices.
• Experience in accredited inspection environments and quality‑management systems.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop technical teams.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, integrity and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• AICIP SISI or ISI certification (preferred).
• API 510, API 570 and/or API 653 certification.
• CSWIP or other recognised industry certification.
• Post‑graduate qualifications in Asset Integrity, Reliability Engineering or related fields.
• NDT qualifications and other relevant industry certifications.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and volunteering days.
• Corporate health and wellbeing programmes.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Career development nationally and globally.
• SGS Rewards employee benefits platform.