Asset Integrity Engineer

Oceaneering International9 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability, helping customers manage risk for oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets. We are seeking an experienced Asset Integrity Engineer to support the implementation of our Integrity Management Pressure Systems service for allocated assets/sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asset integrity management, inspection technologies, and technical leadership, with specific familiarity with Gulf of America operated assets. This role involves drafting, checking, implementing, and maintaining our asset integrity management service to ensure the continued integrity of onshore and offshore production facilities in line with all relevant documentary requirements and legislation.

Location: Hybrid - Remote with commuting to a designated office. Schedule: Hybrid work schedule determined by the hiring manager based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support to Integrity Management, Inspection Management, and Risk Assessment activities for Pressure Systems in accordance with client contractual requirements.
  • Ensure projects are performed in accordance with industry codes/standards, legislation, accreditation, and Oceaneering or Client policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and implement Pressure Systems Integrity and Inspection Management strategies and risk-based assessments.
  • Utilize asset integrity management/RBI software effectively.
  • Review and analyze Pressure Systems equipment data (history, inspections, design documents, process, IOW) for assessments and studies.
  • Support risk assessments, life assessments, authoritative reviews, and associated engineering calculations or studies for static mechanical Pressure Systems.
  • Participate in developing comprehensive examination schemes and work packs based on RBI outcomes to ensure clarity on work scopes.
  • Write accurate and concise reports reviewing, analyzing, and trending integrity management or risk assessment data.
  • Interface with and support the Client's short- and long-term plans as part of their planning process.
  • Develop strong internal and external relationships with the integrity management team, Clients, Contractors, and site personnel.
  • Undertake offshore or site visits as required.
  • Support the Line Manager in the management of the Oceaneering contract, ensuring technical delivery and cost management including budgets/forecasting.
  • Perform additional and non-exclusive duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline in a relevant subject (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering)
  • Experience Required: Minimum 6 years of specific experience related to an asset integrity role in oil & gas, petrochemicals, or energy sectors, including managing integrity programs for multiple facilities.
  • Strong understanding of pressure vessel design, inspection, and maintenance as per ASME/API standards.
  • Knowledge of process piping and pipeline systems and related ASME/API standards.
  • Familiarity with standards, risk assessments, and legislation associated with the in-service inspection of plant and equipment.
  • Proficiency in using integrity data management systems (IDMS).
  • Proven experience with risk-based inspection (RBI) methodologies and engineering assessments, including knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and mitigation strategies.
  • Familiarity with QA/QC systems/procedures and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
  • Understanding of design, manufacture, metallurgy, welding, and codes associated with fabrication and construction of plant and equipment.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills to simplify complex terminology.
  • Strong relationship management skills with clients and support contractors across diverse cultures and seniority levels.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: Master’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline in a relevant subject (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering)
  • Certification such as API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 570 Piping Inspection, API 580 Risk Based Inspection or equivalent.
  • Working towards award of professional engineer status within the local region.
  • Possession of offshore medical and survival certification.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Location: Hybrid - Remote with commuting to a designated office.
  • Schedule: Hybrid work schedule determined by the hiring manager based on business needs.

Required Skills

Pressure Systems Integrity
Asset Integrity Management
Pressure Vessel Design
Corrosion and Mitigation Strategies
Technical Report Writing
Client Relationship Management
API Certifications Knowledge (API 510, API 570, API 580)
Inspection Management
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Design Documentation Analysis
Pipeline Standards
QA/QC Systems
Engineering Assessments
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)