Piping and Pressure Vessels Risk Based Inspection Engineer

Purpose

• As Piping and Pressure Vessels Risk Based Inspection Engineer, you play a critical role during Operation Readiness phase in ensuring the integrity and reliability management of piping systems during operations phase. Your expertise in risk-based inspection will help to develop and implement inspection strategies that minimize risks and ensure compliance with Company, Country and industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• You develop and implement Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) solutions for piping and Pressure Vessel systems compliant to Company, Country and Industry standards, regulations and specifications.
• You deliver the Piping and Pressure Vessel RBI strategies at the Project(s) committed dates.
• You perform detailed risk assessments of Piping and Pressure Vessel systems, identifying critical components and determining inspection intervals based on risk factors.
• You collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure effective integration of RBI strategies into the overall asset integrity management plan.
• You review and interpret technical documentation, including design drawings and specifications, to ensure all Piping and Pressure Vessel inspection plans are in compliance with Operations Performance Standards.
• You prepare and present reports on RBI findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• You support the development of inspection plans and procedures, ensuring they are in line with RBI principles and operational requirements.
• You provide technical guidance and training to inspection and maintenance teams on RBI methodologies and practices.
• You participate in safety reviews, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with Piping and Pressure Vessel systems.
• You coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure the availability of necessary resources and services for to carry out integrity activities relating to Piping and Pressure Vessels in Operation Readiness.
• You prepare the RBI Contractors' Request for Quotations, Purchase Requests and review related invoices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Certification in relevant RBI methodologies (e.g., API 580/581) or 5 years practical RBI experience in operations.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Piping and Pressure Vessel inspection, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Risk-Based Inspection management of upstream Oil & Gas operating assets, FPSO experience being preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the International Standard driving the Piping and Pressure Vessel standards and regulations, such as ASTM/API/ASME/BS/NACE/ABS Class
• Knowledge of Classification Society Rules for FPSOs is preferred.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, inspection, and incident investigation.
• Experience offshore is a plus.
• Experience in FPSO turn-key projects is a plus.

Functional Competencies