Senior Risk Based Inspection (Rbi) Engineer - Asset Integrity

The Senior Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Engineer is a member of the Asset Integrity Managment (AIM) team and will contribute to various fixed equipment projects, including pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, and relief devices. The primary responsibilities are RBI implementation and reassessment, damage mechanism assessment (DMA), inspection plan development, condition monitoring location (CML) identification, inspection data management system (IDMS), mechanical integrity assessment, and fitness for service (FFS). These activities, by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of knowledge in engineering analysis, ASME and API codes and standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and creative, innovative, and forward-looking solutions.

Who We Are:

At ABS Group, risk analysis is our foundation. ABS Group is a global professional services company with 100+ offices in 30+ countries. Our Global Government division, headquartered in Washington, DC, deploys cutting-edge technical expertise for federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and the Department of Transportation (DoT).

What You Will Do:

• Develop RBI Methodology Documents, such as Management System and Technical Instructions specific to the client and regulatory requirements.

• Implement RBI programs in commercially available inspection data management systems (IDMS).

• Perform risk analysis, update RBI inspection plans, and evergreen the RBI analysis.

• Verify RBI data quality and assumptions through quality audits.

• Participate in damage mechanism assessments/reviews and identify damage mechanisms.

• Participate in/perform fixed equipment system and circuitization.

• Determine inspection and test plans for fixed equipment and piping.

• Lead a team of technicians, specialists, and engineers to perform data entry, develop corrosion loops and create piping inspection circuits.

• Document inspection reports and RBI data in electronic and/or hard copy format for on-stream inspections.

• Perform project management, maintain client relationships, and support marketing and sales initiatives.

• Develop timely reports for the project management team, including Gantt charts in MS Project.

• Provide QA/QC function and quality checks of project RBI deliverables.

• Conduct nonconformance report (NCR) review with the project management team.

• Develop methodologies for internal audit and conduct internal audit review.

• Provide RBI software support for the production system and troubleshoot potential issues.

• Participate in/perform mechanical integrity (MI) gap assessments and audits.

• Define and execute strategies to systematically roll over inspection plans.

• Develop work processes/flow and conduct training, including support for global implementation.

• Provide RBI support and impart training of inspection personnel.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Engineering degree (4 years) from a University (B.S. or equivalent) in metallurgy, materials, mechanical or chemical engineering

• Master's degree is preferable.

• Minimum of fiteen (15) years of relevant experience in ASME code equipment and piping in the oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries.

• Certified in API 580, and 571 and experience with RBI implementation per API 581.

• Experience in damage mechanism assessment and developing corrosion loops in the oil and gas industry.

• Experience utilizing RBI software systems, including Metegrity Visions Enterprise, PCMS, GE Meridium APM, and other inspection data management systems (IDMS)

• Experience in fitness for service (FFS) as per API 579-1.

• Experience with Brazilian National Regulation 13 (NR-13) requirements.

• Working experience with conventional and advanced NDT applications and limitations (UT, PT, MT, RT, GWT, ToFD, PA).

• Working experience in inspection, test, and preventive maintenance (ITPM) development as applicable to the recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEPs).

• Process knowledge of oil refineries, gas processing, and chemical plants is preferable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively utilize both qualitative and quantitative RBI analysis methodologies.

• Experience in maintaining process piping systems and corrosion circuits.

• Certified API 510, 570, 653, ASNT Level II or Level III in MT, PT, RT, VT & UT is preferable.

• Strong spreadsheet, project scheduling, and database skills.

• This position requires good communication skills, process thinking ability, teamwork, leadership, and the ability to lead contractors and subcontractors as needed.

Relocation:

This position is eligible for relocation.

Working Conditions:

Work will normally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. The incubment may be required to travel to client locations with advanced notice. Work will be non-manual, but the incumbent must be able to walk and climb among equipment and structures. Occasionally may have to lift between 5‒15 pounds.