Inspection Senior Engineer

RINA Consulting (formerly D'Appolonia); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is recruiting an Inspection Senior Engineer to Abu Dhabi to lead corrosion management for refinery, oil & gas, and power assets. You will assess corrosion risks, develop mitigation measures, and oversee monitoring, NDT, and lifecycle extension activities, delivering technical reports to stakeholders.

The role requires 8+ years in corrosion engineering, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of NACE/API/ASTM standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corrosion engineering, materials selection, or asset integrity management.
• Proficiency in corrosion mechanisms and control techniques.
• Knowledge of industry standards (NACE, API, ASTM).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret corrosion data and perform risk assessments.
• Experience with corrosion monitoring, inspection methods, and NDT.
• Familiarity with modeling software, FEA, and reliability engineering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Corrosion Certification (NACE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corrosion risk assessments of plant/site infrastructure.
• Develop and implement corrosion control measures and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and inspection teams to integrate corrosion requirements.
• Establish corrosion monitoring programs and perform regular inspections and NDT.
• Evaluate remaining useful life and perform fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to management, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Corrosion engineering

Asset integrity management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Corrosion monitoring techniques

NDT methods

Reliability engineering

Corrosion risk assessment

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

BSc in Energy Engineering

Tools

Corrosion modeling software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Job Description:

RINA is currently recruiting for a Inspection Senior Engineer to join its office in Abu Dhabiwithin theOperations and Maintenance EngineeringDivision.

Mission

The Senior Corrosion Engineer is tasked with safeguarding the integrity and longevity of assets within refinery, oil & gas sites, and power plants by implementing corrosion management strategies. Their mission is to assess, prevent, and mitigate corrosion-related risks, thereby extending the life cycle of the plant/site infrastructure and ensuring operational reliability and safety.

Key Accountabilities

Corrosion Risk Assessment:

• Conduct comprehensive corrosion risk assessments of plant/site infrastructure, including equipment, pipelines, and facilities.
• Identify corrosion mechanisms, potential failure modes, and corrosion-prone areas through inspection, data analysis, and modeling.
• Evaluate the impact of corrosion on asset integrity, performance, and service life.

Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation:

• Develop and implement corrosion control measures and mitigation strategies to prevent corrosion-related failures and degradation.
• Recommend appropriate corrosion-resistant materials, coatings, and inhibitors for use in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and inspection teams to incorporate corrosion management requirements into asset design and inspection practices.

Monitoring and Inspection:

• Establish corrosion monitoring programs to track corrosion rates, degradation trends, and asset condition over time.
• Conduct regular inspections, integrity assessments, and non-destructive testing (NDT) to identify corrosion damage and deterioration.
• Utilize advanced inspection techniques and technologies to assess the integrity of critical assets and infrastructure.

Lifecycle Assessment:

• Assess the remaining useful life (RUL) of plant/site infrastructure based on corrosion rates, degradation mechanisms, and asset condition.
• Conduct fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations and risk-based inspections to determine the suitability of assets for continued operation.
• Develop asset management plans and lifecycle extension strategies to optimize asset performance and reliability.

Technical Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze corrosion data, inspection findings, and failure analysis reports to identify root causes and trends.
• Prepare technical reports, corrosion assessments, and recommendations for management, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Communicate corrosion-related risks, mitigation strategies, and lifecycle assessments to stakeholders and decision-makers.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corrosion engineering, materials selection, or asset integrity management within the refinery, oil & gas, or power generation industries.
• Proficiency in corrosion mechanisms, corrosion control techniques, and industry standards (e.g., NACE, API, ASTM).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret corrosion data, perform failure analysis, and develop risk assessments.
• Knowledge of corrosion monitoring techniques, inspection methodologies, and NDT methods.
• Familiarity with corrosion modeling software, finite element analysis (FEA), and reliability engineering principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Certification as a Corrosion Specialist or Corrosion Technician (e.g., NACE certifications) is desirable.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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