DALE LAFFERTY
Fleetwood,North West
Summary
Senior inspection engineer with more than 30 years in oil, gas, and petrochemical environments, covering welding inspection, integrity management, site audits, and pressure equipment oversight. Supports client work scopes, keeps inspection plans on track, and builds trusted relationships across contractors, operations, and technical teams while maintaining safe, efficient delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inspection Engineer
Wood plc
01.2022 - Current
- Successfully eliminated BP's backlog for ITP work pack inspections at rigs, the terminal, pipelines, and various pumping stations.
- Delivered technical leadership to engineers, prioritised and allocated work, monitored output, and managed asset inspection plans, enhancing inspection effectiveness.
- Managed interfaces with third-party inspection contractor and support disciplines for structures, pipelines, pressure systems, and external corrosion, ensuring alignment and compliance.
- Integrity management processes for hydrocarbon containing pressure systems and aiding the implementation of an Integrity Risk Management process.
- Consistently seeking ways to improve processes to save both time and money, checking inspection histories to recommend changes and up-skilling Inspection teams to increase efficiency at site visits and value-for-money delivery of client services.
- Assisting with the development of the annual budget and managing the CTR (Cost, Time & Resource) process.
- Providing regular cover for Baku, Azerbaijan; the onshore terminal and SIEs and personnel across the rigs.
- Supported Line Manager in managing client work scope and provided technical assurance for BP Caspian region on exports side of AGT pipelines and SDA/SDB platforms.
- Home based
Offshore Inspection Engineer
CAN Offshore Ltd
Morecambe Bay
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Utilised UT, MPI, DPI, Visual, Boroscope, and 3D laser scanning techniques to conduct inspections.
- Supervised team of 12 inspectors and inspection vendors, overseeing welding activities offshore to ensure compliance with client specifications.
- Reported to the Principal Asset Integrity Engineer, managing anomaly budget of ?750K, and supporting all inspection queries within the East Irish Sea.
- Asset Integrity representative coordinating teams and inspections at 10 offshore platforms including pressure vessels, tanks and pipelines.
- Compiled and expedited work packs for offshore and onshore inspection campaigns, and planning resource levels for work scopes for assets.
- Enhanced offshore inspection processes by 40% through introduction of tablets for easy access to technical drawings, eliminating need for documentation printing.
- Streamlined pipe id stencilling process by rolling out self-adhesive ids for all pipework, rationalising costs and improving efficiency.
- Implemented APOLLO asset management software to digitise work packs, oversaw tablet reporting rollout with 18-month beta testing, and contributed to team introducing 3D scanning equipment for improved accuracy and proactive risk resolution.
- Contributed to the Spirit contract being renewed YOY as well as for including additional inspection related services during 2021.
- Continued to maintain an exemplary safety record with no LTIs or near misses against CAN Ltd since initial appointment in 2003.
- Working on behalf of client Spirit Energy, supporting offshore and onshore installations in Morecambe Bay.
- Offshore Inspection Engineer | CAN Offshore Ltd continued /
Offshore Inspection Engineer
Lloyds Register EMEA
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw safe execution of Pressure Systems/Structural Inspection programmes, managing and deploying Offshore Inspection team members to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected key pressure systems, pipework and static equipment, supervising vendors to ensure adherence to inspection plans while maintaining safety and efficiency.
- Reported to the Principal Asset Integrity Engineer, attending offshore meetings as the Lloyds asset integrity focal point to deliver inspection expertise.
- Liaised with offshore maintenance and operations to maximise inspection value.
- Raised repair work orders via MAXIMO and monitored the progress against plans to ensure that they were completed as specified.
- Ensured quality and accuracy of reporting, recommending necessary remedial actions through Inspection Reporting and COABIS database systems.
- Working offshore on four Talisman Sinopec UK platforms, Saltire , Auk, Claymore & Piper B, on a 2 on / 3 off rota.
Welding Inspector
EM&I Offshore Services
05.2003 - 07.2003
- Coordinated inspection activities for welding operations in North Sea
- Monitored welding processes for adherence to health and safety guidelines, reducing risk of accidents.
- Maintaining detailed and accurate records of inspections, including work orders and reports.
- Confirmed weather conditions were suitable and complied with Code when on-site or field welding.
Erection Manager
Leach Structural Steelwork Ltd
05.2001 - 05.2003
Vendor Inspector & Expeditor
William Hare's Structural Engineers
06.1997 - 05.2001
QC Inspector & Structural Steel Fabricator
Archbell Greenwood Structures Ltd
- 06.1997
Education
Certificate of Higher Education NDT (Distinction) -
Northampton University
Skills
- Welding inspection
- Inspection technique selection
- Inspection test planning
- Inspection process improvement
- Integrity management deployment
- Site audits
- Work pack approval
- Anomaly management
- Data management
- Software proficiency
- Client safety standards
- Client relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Complex problem solving
- Team leadership
- Plant shutdown support
AFFILIATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS and OTHER DETAILS
- EngTech Member, Engineering Council (since 2012)
- GInstNDT Member, British Institute of Non Destructive Testing (since 2012)
Current:
- API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector (valid to 2027)
- API 510 Authorized pressure vessel Inspector (valid to 2027)
- UKAS RG2 In Service Inspection of Pressure Systems Cat 2
- PCN Level 2 – Dye Penetrant Inspection (Aug 2026) & Ultrasonic Plate & Pipe (Jun 2028)
- BOSIET & MIST (valid to Nov 2031)
Earlier:
City & Guilds, Thick Plate and Structural Steelwork
Oct 2021:
ASME Plant Inspection Level 3 (attended course)
Jan 2010:
ASME Plant Inspection Level 2 Award
Timeline
Senior Inspection Engineer
Wood plc
01.2022 - Current
Offshore Inspection Engineer
CAN Offshore Ltd
05.2016 - 01.2022
Offshore Inspection Engineer
Lloyds Register EMEA
09.2014 - 05.2016
Welding Inspector
EM&I Offshore Services
05.2003 - 07.2003
Erection Manager
Leach Structural Steelwork Ltd
05.2001 - 05.2003
Vendor Inspector & Expeditor
William Hare's Structural Engineers
06.1997 - 05.2001
QC Inspector & Structural Steel Fabricator
Archbell Greenwood Structures Ltd
- 06.1997
Certificate of Higher Education NDT (Distinction) -
Northampton University