Asset Integrity Inspection Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: 18,000-28,000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Role Context
The Asset Integrity Inspection Engineer is responsible for protecting operational reliability by planning and executing inspection activities for plant equipment, piping, and facilities using advanced non‑destructive examination methods. The role supports production continuity, maintenance planning, and risk reduction by ensuring equipment integrity, accurate inspection reporting, and timely corrective actions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare inspection plans and schedules based on historical data, risk‑based inspection studies, and plant operational requirements
- Coordinate with Plant Availability Division to arrange scaffolding, insulation removal, cranes, and other support required for inspection activities
- Perform and recommend suitable non‑destructive testing methods in line with applicable engineering codes and standards
- Report inspection findings, abnormalities, and technical recommendations with detailed checklists, assembly drawings, and defect sketches
- Raise and review maintenance work orders for corrective and preventive actions based on inspection results
- Verify completion of maintenance activities and close work orders after confirming job execution
- Coordinate material analysis, hardness testing, coating thickness checks, and ferrite testing for spares, assemblies, and fabricated components
- Inspect reconditioned parts, modification works, new installations, piping systems, and equipment before final reporting
- Review final quality control dossiers submitted by contractors and ensure compliance with required inspection standards
- Coordinate with third‑party inspection agencies for specialized inspection assignments and contractor inspection services
- Prepare Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) documentation
- Witness welder qualification tests and prepare welder certification records for approval by Asset Integrity teams
- Conduct technical evaluations and prepare inspection scopes, checklists, and contractor coordination plans for external inspection projects
Ideal Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in inspection, risk‑based inspection studies, WPS, and WPQ within the oil and gas industry
- Strong knowledge of non‑destructive testing methods and asset integrity management systems
- Experience with RBI studies, welding inspections, and inspection planning for static and rotating equipment
- Good understanding of international inspection codes, standards, and quality assurance requirements
- Experience coordinating third‑party inspection agencies and contractor inspection activities
- Strong analytical and reporting skills for technical defect analysis and maintenance recommendations
- Commitment to HSE compliance and operational safety standards
- Ability to manage inspection priorities in live plant environments
Skills Set
- Asset Integrity Inspection
- Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
- Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ)
- Inspection Planning and Scheduling
- Quality Control Review
- Material Testing and Analysis
- Contractor Inspection Coordination
- Maintenance Work Order Management
- Oil and Gas Equipment Inspection
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on critical oil and gas assets within one of the region's leading energy organizations
- Exposure to advanced inspection technologies and asset integrity programs
- Strong career growth in mechanical inspection, reliability, and plant integrity management
- High‑impact role supporting plant safety, compliance, and long‑term operational performance
- Collaborative engineering environment focused on technical excellence and continuous improvement