Operations Trainee - Asset Integrity

Req Id:  22977
Job Family:  Operations and Technical Management
Location: 

Rio de Janeiro, BR, 20021-290

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Description: 

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact.  Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

  • As an Asset Integrity Trainee, you support a range of activities related to asset integrity management within the department, gaining practical experience and exposure to processes governed by NR-13 and SPIE requirements. You assist the team in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pressure vessels, boilers, piping systems, and safety devices, while contributing to business objectives and developing your technical knowledge, analytical skills, and professional capabilities in a dynamic Oil & Gas environment.

Responsibilities

  • You support asset integrity activities within the department, assisting in the management of equipment such as pressure vessels, piping systems, boilers, and safety devices in compliance with NR-13 and SPIE requirements.
  • You contribute to the development and review of inspection and integrity plans, including supporting the definition of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) strategies.
  • You participate in field inspections and follow-up activities, gaining exposure to offshore and onshore operational environments when applicable.
  • You assist in the preparation and review of technical reports related to inspections, integrity, and maintenance activities.
  • You collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Operations, Maintenance, and Process Engineering, supporting asset integrity activities primarily from an onshore office-based environment.
  • You support internal audits and compliance activities related to the SPIE management system.
  • You contribute to process improvement initiatives, including optimization of inspection plans, data management, and integrity workflows.
  • You assist in the use and maintenance of integrity management systems and tools (e.g., RBI, IFS, Power BI), ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
  • You participate in learning and training activities related to asset integrity, safety standards, and engineering fundamentals.
  • You contribute to technical studies and projects, such as failure analysis, risk assessments, or inspection optimization initiatives.
  • You attend team meetings, engage with senior professionals, and contribute with analysis and insights during discussions.
  • You maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
  • You actively seek feedback and learning opportunities to develop your technical, analytical, and professional skills.
  • You support administrative and coordination tasks as required by the team.

Education

  • Mechanical or Naval engineers recently graduated (maximum 2 years)
  • Intermediate to advanced English communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience

  • Prior internship experience in a technical or business environment is a plus but not mandatory.

Functional Competencies

Compliance
Document and Correspondence Management
Analytics and reporting
Digital savvy
Learning from events
Business Acumen
Data collection and entry
Data Management
Analysis
Innovation

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.