Asset Integrity Leader: RBI, FFS & Life Extension Expert

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi hires a senior asset integrity leader to drive RBI and FFS programs across client-operated assets. You will develop strategies, assess risks, and optimize inspection plans with extensive industry experience in oil, gas, and petrochemicals.

The role demands strong leadership, technical writing, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering integrity improvements in multidisciplinary teams. Experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, metallurgy or related discipline.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• API 571 and API 580 certifications preferred.
• API 510 API 570 and/or API 653 certifications preferred.
• ISO 55001 Asset Management awareness training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of asset integrity management programmes for client operating assets.
• Provide specialist technical expertise in RBI, FFS, asset life assessment and integrity management.
• Lead development and enhancement of RBI methodologies and risk models.
• Support implementation of Integrity Operating Windows (IOW) programmes.
• Perform and review Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments per recognized industry standards.
• Lead technical studies including RCA, life extension studies and integrity assessments.
• Facilitate technical workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions with client personnel.
• Review degradation mechanisms, risk assessments and inspection strategies for fixed equipment and piping assets.
• Develop technical reports, procedures, manuals and engineering recommendations.
• Mentor and guide engineers and integrity personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Safety mindset

Self-motivation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

API 571

API 580

API 510

API 570

API 653

Job description

Wood in Abu Dhabi hires a senior asset integrity leader to drive RBI and FFS programs across client-operated assets. You will develop strategies, assess risks, and optimize inspection plans with extensive industry experience in oil, gas, and petrochemicals.

The role demands strong leadership, technical writing, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering integrity improvements in multidisciplinary teams. Experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.