Senior RBI Engineer
American Bureau of ShippingAbout the role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our Asset Integrity Management group as a Senior RBI Engineer and gain unparalleled exposure to diverse industries, cutting-edge projects, and leadership opportunities. This role offers the chance to contribute to fixed equipment projects, including pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, and relief devices, while working in a collaborative and flexible environment.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and implement RBI methodology documents tailored to client and regulatory requirements.
- Identify corrosion loops and markup inspection circuits.
- Analyze fixed equipment data and populate IDMS for RBI analysis.
- Participate in damage mechanism assessments.
- Perform risk assessments, including probability and consequence analyses.
- Develop inspection plans for fixed equipment.
- Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality RBI project outcomes.
- Perform QA/QC of RBI project deliverables.
- Provide guidelines to team members to execute project tasks and keep track of the progress.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (metallurgy, materials, mechanical, or chemical).
- 10+ years of directly related experience in fixed equipment in oil and gas, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
- Familiarity with RBI implementation using API RP 580 and API RP 581, and damage mechanism assessments using API RP 571.
- Fundamental knowledge of fixed equipment, e.g., pressure vessels and piping, and their key documents, e.g., process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
Preferred:
- API RP 580 or API RP 571 certification (or working toward certification).
- Proficiency in at least one RBI software tool like PCMS, GE APM/Meridium, Visions, and Antea.
- Experience with at least Level I and II fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments (API 579-1).
- Familiarity with conventional and advanced NDT methods (e.g., UT, PAUT, LRUT, PT, MT, RT).
Why Join Us?
- Broader Industry Exposure: Go beyond inspection and gain full visibility into the entire RBI implementation process, including data analysis, damage mechanism assessment, risk assessment, and inspection plan development utilizing well-known RBI software across a variety of industries such as oil and gas (onshore and offshore), FPSOs, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
- Leadership Access: Work closely with senior leadership, including VPs and Directors, gaining direct engagement and visibility that can accelerate your career growth.
- Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home with minimal commute time while being part of a high-impact, collaborative team.
- Diverse Project Portfolio: Unlike facility-based roles, this position offers exposure to a wide range of projects, allowing you to expand your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Why This Role?
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to grow your career, expand your expertise, and make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to work on diverse projects, gain leadership visibility, and enjoy a flexible work environment, we want to hear from you!
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to a Senior or Manager level position or above.
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees
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