Dexter Munro
Aberdeen
Summary
Inspection Engineer with over 10 years’ experience in Asset Integrity across offshore Oil & Gas assets, including fixed platforms and FPSOs. Skilled in managing integrity programmes and executing pressure system and structural inspections to ensure safe, reliable operations. Alongside offshore work, I bring experience from varied onshore environments such as distilleries, chemical storage facilities, and aniline manufacturing sites.
I hold an HND in Mechanical Engineering and industry-recognised certifications including API 570 (Piping), API 510 (Pressure Vessels), ASME Level 1 Plant Inspector, and API 579 Fitness-for-Service. My inspection capability is further supported by strong NDT knowledge and PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Engineer
Altrad
Asset Integrity Services
06.2022 - Current
- Lead inspection engineer for the INEOS contract, managing offshore inspection campaigns across multiple assets.
- Work directly with the client to develop, review, and update Written Schemes of Examination (WSEs) in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
- Deliver asset integrity programmes for various onshore industries, ensuring full compliance with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).
- Provide technical guidance and oversee inspection planning to support safe and efficient execution of integrity activities.
Inspection Engineer
Stork
Harbour Energy Contract (Armada, North Everest & Lomond Platforms)
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Acted as the primary interface between the onshore inspection team and Harbour’s integrity engineering function, ensuring alignment on inspection strategy and execution.
- Supported Offshore Inspection Engineers by clarifying inspection scopes, NDT requirements, and opportunistic inspection requests.
- Coordinated NDT personnel and specialist contractors, helping prioritise and plan work scopes to meet integrity objectives.
- Tracked and reported the status of inspection activities, maintaining visibility on emerging and ongoing integrity threats across the platforms.
- Responsible for onboarding new team members to the contract, including training on digital reporting tools, data management systems, and project‑specific requirements prior to mobilisation.
Assistant Inspection Engineer
Oceaneering
BP Contract (Glen Lyon FPSO)
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Supported the delivery of inspection and integrity activities on the Glen Lyon FPSO.
- Assisted senior engineers with inspection planning, work pack preparation, and execution support.
- Contributed to the management of inspection data, reporting, and updating digital records in line with client requirements.
Engineering Assistant
Oceaneering
BP Contract (Clair Platform)
06.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided engineering and administrative support to the integrity department for the Clair asset.
- Updated inspection databases, managed documents, and assisted with generating inspection work scopes.
- Supported engineers with data reviews, report compilation, and routine integrity tasks.
CAD Technician
Oceaneering
BP Contract (Clair Platform)
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Produced and updated engineering drawings, models, and schematics for integrity projects.
- Collaborated with inspectors to ensure drawings accurately reflected current configurations and modifications.
- Helped maintain drawing registers and documentation systems for the Clair platform.
Education
HND - Mechanical Engineering
Northeast Scotland College
01-2021
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
Northeast Scotland College
01-2019
HNC - Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Northeast Scotland College
2011
Highers -
Robert Gordon’s College
2008
Skills
- Pressure Vessel Inspection (internal/external)
- Pipework inspection
- Tank inspection
- Package boiler inspection
- Structural Inspection
- Relief Valve Inspection
- Pressure Testing
- NDT Techniques
- WSE Development
- PSSR Compliance
- UAV-assisted inspection
- Work pack creation
Certification
- API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector
- API 570 – Piping Inspector
- API 579 – Fitness-for-Service
- ASME Level 1 – Plant Inspection
- PCN Level 2 – Ultrasonic Testing
- IRATA Rope Access – Level 1
- QSR Inspection (CUPS)
- Radiation Safety Assist
- NDT Appreciation
Offshore & Safety Training
- OPITO BOSIET, HUET, CAEBS, MIST
- OGUK / Offshore Medical
- Donut Personal Descent Device (PDD) Escape Training
- Norwegian Escape Chute (NEC) Training
Timeline
Inspection Engineer
Altrad
06.2022 - Current
Inspection Engineer
Stork
06.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Inspection Engineer
Oceaneering
08.2017 - 06.2019
Engineering Assistant
Oceaneering
06.2013 - 08.2017
CAD Technician
Oceaneering
09.2012 - 06.2013
HND - Mechanical Engineering
Northeast Scotland College
HNC - Mechanical Engineering
Northeast Scotland College
HNC - Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Northeast Scotland College
Highers -
Robert Gordon’s College