Job Description

Job title

Asset Integrity / Inspection Engineer

Location

Victoria, TX

Purpose of the job:

The primary role of this position is program development and implementation of Mechanical Integrity and Risk Based Inspection Programs for plant compliance and inspection of fixed equipment. This role also provides engineering support for the mechanical integrity and evaluation of in-service piping and fixed equipment, as well as new fabrication or construction. Acts as a consultant to the Management Team on the mechanical reliability of process equipment and the ability of this equipment to perform in meeting operational plans. Recommends and advises on materials of construction for new equipment and the maintenance and repair of existing equipment to assure that operations will be safe, reliable, and efficient. Responsible for mechanical integrity management through the development, maintenance, and periodic review of the critical equipment list, operating/integrity envelopes, applicable damage mechanisms, and inspection plans. Stays current with new inspection techniques and technologies and advises on their application and limitations. Maintains a safe, efficient operation and established operating conditions, meets production needs and product specifications, as well as ISO, ILCI, PSM, VPP, and Responsible Care requirements.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains site Mechanical Integrity Programs to meet the principles of the clients standards, as required by Federal, State and Industry Codes and Standards, and in accordance with plant reliability and operational safety.
• Works alongside the Chief Inspector to ensure proper execution of the site’s Mechanical Integrity Programs.
• Provides engineering solutions to known integrity issues to ensure the effectiveness of the Mechanical Integrity Program and to ensure operability and reliability.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a robust quantitative Risk Based Inspection protocol per API standards and client directives.
• Calculates and maintains criticality rankings for all fixed equipment and piping.
• Determines applicable damage mechanisms for all items of fixed equipment and piping and maintains the information in light of changing conditions, operational upsets, etc.
• Participates in the creation and ongoing maintenance of site operating windows to incorporate integrity related information and stays abreast of any breaches to assess impact to the overall integrity of the affected items.
• Develops and maintains detailed inspection plans for all items of fixed equipment and piping circuits that include proper inspection techniques according to determined damage mechanisms, known integrity issues, operational upsets, SHE alerts, and other issues that occur over the lifetime of the asset.
• Analyzes all inspection data and recommends further action when needed, assesses early retirement dates, and updates future inspection protocols.
• Performs Level 1 or Level 2 Fitness for Service evaluations on fixed equipment as needed per API 579 and involves additional outside engineering assistance when needed for further evaluation.
• Develops pressure vessel repair/alteration plans per NBIC and other applicable codes and standards and communicates with the repair contractor to ensure compliance.
• Maintains the overall framework, databases, and information in the site’s asset integrity management system (currently PCMS).
• Develops and maintains the five-year CAPEX Fixed Equipment Program, provides appraise stage information to site project management, and consults with project managers on ongoing Fixed Equipment projects.
• Maintains and reports all Mechanical Integrity related KPIs to site Management Team.
• Manages contract RBI Analyst and other contract personnel as required to maintain the site’s Mechanical Integrity Program.
• Participates in Management of Change reviews by reviewing all integrity-related Category "A" Modifications.
• Participate in audits and interviews, including 20 Principles, OSHA, PSM, ISO 9002, etc.

Education & Experience:

• BS in relevant Engineering field required
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical integrity experience in a refining/petrochemical plant
• API 510, 570, 653 and CWI certifications required.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrates expert level mechanical integrity engineering expertise and makes a significant contribution through innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Provides technical leadership for piping and equipment integrity.
• Possesses a solid understanding and demonstrates knowledgeable application of both internal and external engineering codes and standards.
• Knowledgeable in maintenance management system and asset integrity management system software programs, such as SAP and PCMS.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills are required.
• Maintains well developed outside contacts among other client sites, technology providers, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, professional associations, and industry peers to share expertise and implement best practices.

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