KBR
Senior RBI Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago
- Salary
- AED 35k–60k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Energy & Sustainability
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Title: Senior RBI Engineer Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Senior Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Engineer – Offshore Project Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior RBI Engineer to support offshore asset integrity management activities through the development, implementation, and maintenance of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs. The candidate will be responsible for assessing equipment risks, optimizing inspection intervals, improving asset reliability, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry codes and standards. The role requires close coordination with inspection, corrosion, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to manage the integrity of pressure equipment and piping systems throughout the asset lifecycle. Key Responsibilities RBI Program Management - Develop, implement, and maintain Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments for offshore facilities. - Conduct qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative RBI studies in accordance with API 580 and API 581 methodologies. - Evaluate risk associated with pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, tanks, and associated equipment. - Establish optimized inspection strategies and intervals based on risk profiles. - Review and continuously update RBI assessments based on inspection findings, operational changes, and corrosion monitoring data. Asset Integrity & Inspection - Perform integrity assessments of static equipment and piping systems. - Develop inspection plans, corrosion control programs, and fitness-for-service assessments. - Review inspection reports, NDT results, corrosion monitoring data, and remaining life calculations. - Identify damage mechanisms affecting equipment and piping systems. - Support turnaround inspection planning and execution activities. Corrosion & Materials Engineering - Evaluate corrosion threats, degradation mechanisms, and material performance. - Recommend corrosion mitigation measures, monitoring techniques, and material upgrades. - Support corrosion management programs and integrity operating windows (IOWs). - Analyze corrosion trends and provide recommendations for risk reduction. Compliance & Standards - Ensure compliance with: - API 580 & API 581 - API 510 (Pressure Vessels) - API 570 (Piping Inspection) - API 653 (Storage Tanks) - ASME Codes - NACE/AMPP Standards - Company Asset Integrity Management Systems - Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as required. Risk Assessment & Reporting - Conduct risk reviews and integrity assessments for critical equipment. - Prepare RBI reports, risk matrices, management presentations, and technical recommendations. - Provide engineering support for Management of Change (MOC) processes. - Present findings and recommendations to management and project stakeholders. Technical Leadership - Provide guidance and mentoring to junior inspection and integrity engineers. - Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Corrosion, and HSE teams. - Support offshore campaigns, shutdowns, and integrity reviews. - Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses related to equipment failures. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline. - Minimum 15 years of experience in Inspection, Asset Integrity, Corrosion, or RBI Engineering within Oil & Gas facilities. - Minimum 5 years of hands-on RBI assessment experience. - Strong understanding of offshore production facilities and process equipment. Required Technical Skills - Extensive knowledge of: - API 580 and API 581 Risk-Based Inspection - API 510, API 570, API 653 - ASME Section VIII and B31.3 - Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR) - Corrosion Management Programs - Fitness-for-Service (API 579) - Remaining Life Assessments - RBI Software Tools (PCMS, Antea, Meridium, Capstone, Shield, or equivalent) - Ability to interpret inspection and NDT data. - Experience in risk ranking, consequence analysis, and probability of failure assessments. - Strong knowledge of offshore inspection methodologies and integrity management systems.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in Inspection, Asset Integrity, Corrosion, or RBI Engineering within Oil & Gas facilities. Minimum 5 years of hands-on RBI assessment experience. Strong understanding of offshore production facilities and process equipment.
Responsibilities
RBI Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain RBI assessments for offshore facilities; conduct qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative RBI studies per API 580 and API 581; evaluate risk for pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, tanks, and related equipment; establish optimized inspection strategies and intervals; review and update RBI assessments based on findings and data. Asset Integrity & Inspection: Perform integrity assessments of static equipment and piping; develop inspection plans, corrosion control programs, and fitness-for-service assessments; review inspection reports, NDT results, corrosion data, and remaining life calculations; identify damage mechanisms; support turnaround inspection planning and execution. Corrosion & Materials Engineering: Evaluate corrosion threats and material performance; recommend mitigation measures, monitoring techniques, and material upgrades; support corrosion management programs and integrity operating windows. Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with API 580/581, API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME Codes, NACE/AMPP; participate in audits and regulatory inspections. Risk Assessment & Reporting: Conduct risk reviews and integrity assessments; prepare RBI reports, risk matrices, and technical recommendations; support Management of Change processes; present findings to management and stakeholders. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance to junior engineers; interface with Operations, Maintenance, Process, Corrosion, and HSE; support offshore campaigns, shutdowns, and integrity reviews; participate in incident investigations and RCA.
Skills
- API 580
- API 581
- API 510
- API 570
- API 653
- ASME Section VIII
- B31.3
- Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR)
- Corrosion Management Programs
- Fitness-for-Service (API 579)
- Remaining Life Assessments
- RBI Software Tools (PCMS, Antea, Meridium, Capstone, Shield)
- NDT data interpretation
- Risk ranking
- Consequence analysis
- Offshore inspection methodologies
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