Internal Auditor (Technical)

Educational Background

o Bachelors degree in engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrument etc.).

o Masters degree in Business Administration or any other relevant additional relevant business qualification would be preferred.

Relevant Minimum Experience:

Minimum 10 years of professional experience. Resources with more experience would be preferred, especially resources with strong experience in project management and production plant performance evaluation.

Sound experience in the following areas (as relevant to the respective engineering field):

- Plant Performance Evaluation (i.e. Capacity, Production, Energy Efficiency, Equipment efficiency).

- Loss Point Analysis (Energy, Raw Materials, Production, etc.)

- Predictive, Preventive, and Planned Maintenance, including Condition Monitoring and Plant Health Services.

- Performance Monitoring and Reliability Evaluation of Plant Equipment and Machinery.

- Technical evaluation in areas such as Inventories of Catalysts, Chemicals, Equipment, Spare Parts, Plant Insurance, etc.

- Optimization of Cost Control Measures in Production, Maintenance, and Ancillary Units (including Turnarounds and planned Shutdowns).

- Project Management, Pre and Post Evaluation of realization of benefits from the implemented projects.

- Health, Safety & Environment Management (incl. Process Safety Management)

Desired Skills:

Technical Expertise:

o In-depth knowledge of the respective engineering field.

o Ability to understand and evaluate complex technical processes, systems, and operations.

Audit and Compliance Skills:

o Familiarity with audit methodologies, procedures, and standards.

o Experience in conducting internal audits to assess compliance with technical standards and regulations.

Analytical Skills:

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess technical risks.

o Ability to analyze data and technical documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Attention to Detail:

o Exceptional attention to detail to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies in technical documentation.

o Thoroughness in auditing technical processes and systems.

Communication Skills:

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information and audit findings clearly.

o Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Regulatory Knowledge:

o Understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards relevant to the technical field.

o Ability to ensure compliance with local and international technical regulations.

Risk Management:

o Ability to assess and manage technical risks associated with processes and operations.

o Knowledge of risk mitigation strategies in a technical context.

Problem-Solving Skills:

o Proven ability to identify and solve problems independently.

o Creative thinking to propose innovative solutions to challenges.

Team Collaboration:

o Ability to work collaboratively with other teams and departments.

o Strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships.

Time Management:

o Effective time management skills to prioritize and complete audits within deadlines.

o Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ethical Judgment:

o High ethical standards and commitment to integrity in auditing.

o Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with information.

Continuous Learning:

o Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.

o Commitment to professional development.

Documentation and Reporting:

o Proficiency in documenting audit processes and findings.

o Ability to prepare clear and concise audit reports.

Independence and Objectivity:

o Demonstrated ability to maintain independence and objectivity in the audit process.

o Avoidance of conflicts of interest and commitment to impartiality.