Requisition ID id
Location Botlek
Business Unit/Group Function Flavors and Fragrances
Work Arrangement Onsite
Level of Experience Intermediate
Contract Type Regular permanent
Salary Grade Non Managerial
Become the future technical authority for pressure equipment integrity at one of the Netherlands' leading chemical production sites.
As Inspector IKT2, you will safeguard the integrity, safety and legal compliance of pressure equipment, piping and installations at our Seveso (BRZO) production site in Botlek.
This is not a standard Inspector IKT2 position.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious professional who wants to grow into the role of Senior Inspector IKT3. Working alongside our current technical expert, you will gradually expand your responsibilities while following a structured development programme leading to SKK Level 3 certification.
This position forms an important part of our succession planning and offers the opportunity to become the future technical authority for pressure equipment integrity at our site.
If you are looking for more than another inspection role and want to make a lasting impact on the safety, reliability and compliance of a complex chemical production facility, we'd like to meet you.
- Perform and supervise inspections of pressure vessels, piping systems and storage tanks.
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Coordinate and oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and evaluate inspection results.
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Develop, maintain and optimise inspection plans.
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Analyse degradation mechanisms and translate inspection findings into repair and maintenance recommendations.
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Maintain inspection records and monitor inspection data in SAP.
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Support plant shutdowns, modifications and capital projects.
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Ensure compliance with Dutch legislation and applicable standards, including WBDA, PED and related regulations.
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Coordinate with NL-CBI and support statutory inspections, audits and external inspection bodies.
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Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Projects to safeguard the integrity and reliability of production assets.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of inspection strategies and asset integrity management.
Essential
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Completed HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
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Valid SKK Level 2 (IKT2) Inspector certification.
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Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in the engineering, maintenance and/or inspection of pressure equipment.
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Good knowledge of Dutch pressure equipment legislation, including PED, WBDA and related regulations.
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Strong analytical skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
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A proactive, safety-focused mindset and the confidence to challenge unsafe situations.
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Native or professional (B2) proficiency in Dutch, both spoken and written.
Preferred
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Experience within a chemical, petrochemical or other Seveso (BRZO) production environment.
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Experience coordinating NDT activities.
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Knowledge of degradation mechanisms and risk-based inspection methodologies.
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Experience with inspection planning and asset integrity management.
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SAP experience.
Contract Type Regular permanent
You are ambitious, eager to learn and motivated to become a recognised technical expert in asset integrity.
With structured mentoring and support, you will obtain your SKK Level 3 (IKT3) certification and grow into the role of Senior Inspector IKT3.
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A unique opportunity to develop into the future Senior Inspector IKT3 at one of the Netherlands' leading chemical production sites.
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A structured development programme, including mentoring and knowledge transfer from our current Senior Inspector IKT3.
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Support in obtaining your SKK Level 3 (IKT3) certification.
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The opportunity to learn directly from one of our most experienced Senior Inspectors before taking over the role.
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A permanent contract from day one.
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Competitive salary in Scale K €5,054 - €7,040 gross per month, depending on your experience and qualifications.
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Annual bonus, holiday allowance and a 13th-month salary.
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30 vacation days (based on a 40-hour working week).
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An excellent pension scheme.
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Travel allowance and a vitality budget.
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Access to LinkedIn Learning and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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A technically advanced, safety-driven working environment where your expertise directly contributes to the integrity, safety and continuity of our production facilities.
If you're ready to take the next step in your inspection career and help shape the future of asset integrity at LANXESS, we'd love to hear from you.
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 11,800 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
In Botlek, we manufacture, among other things, preservatives and flavourings based on benzoic acid and its derivatives. End markets include food products for humans and animals, personal care products, pharmaceuticals and the plastics industry. We are a full-continuum company with BRZO status. Sustainability, safety and the environment are important spearheads.
