Senior Asset Integrity Engineer - Coastal Facilities

Our client, a major energy infrastructure provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Asset Integrity Engineer to join their globally distributed team, with a strong operational focus in the East London, Eastern Cape area. This critical role ensures the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of offshore and onshore energy facilities. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of corrosion management, materials selection, fitness-for-service assessments, and risk-based inspection (RBI) strategies.

You will lead initiatives to maintain the integrity of critical assets, minimizing risks and ensuring uninterrupted operations. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to vital projects in the Oil & Gas sector. Our client is committed to operational excellence and the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

• Develop and implement comprehensive asset integrity management (AIM) strategies and programs.
• Oversee risk-based inspection (RBI) and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments for critical equipment and structures.
• Lead corrosion assessment and control programs, including materials selection and monitoring strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies related to asset integrity.
• Manage inspection data and utilize advanced analytics to predict equipment degradation and plan maintenance interventions.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to address integrity-related issues.
• Investigate asset integrity incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver training on asset integrity principles and best practices.
• Contribute to the technical development of the asset integrity team and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for asset integrity and report on performance to senior management.

• Master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in asset integrity engineering, with a strong focus on the Oil & Gas
  , petrochemical, or related heavy industries.
• In-depth knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, materials degradation, NDT methods, and RBI principles.
• Experience with FFS assessment procedures (e.g., API 579/ASME FFS-1).
• Proficiency in relevant integrity management software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of relevant international codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, DNV).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive initiatives in a remote work setting.

This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based incentives. Employees benefit from working on significant infrastructure projects and have access to continuous professional development opportunities. Our client provides the necessary technological support for effective remote collaboration, fostering innovation and maintaining a strong safety culture across all operations. You will contribute to the integrity of crucial energy assets regardless of your physical location, supporting operations in regions like East London, Eastern Cape
, and globally.