Inspection Senior Engineer

RINA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is seeking an Inspection Senior Engineer to join its Abu Dhabi office in the Operations and Maintenance Engineering Division. The role focuses on safeguarding asset integrity across refinery, oil & gas sites and power plants by implementing corrosion management strategies.

The Senior Corrosion Engineer will assess, prevent, and mitigate corrosion risks, extend lifecycle, and ensure safe, reliable operation through monitoring, analyses, and reports to management and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering.
• 8+ years of corrosion engineering, materials selection, or asset integrity management experience.
• Proficiency in corrosion mechanisms, control techniques, and industry standards (NACE, API, ASTM).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, perform failure analysis, and develop risk assessments.
• Knowledge of corrosion monitoring techniques, inspection methodologies, and NDT methods.
• Familiarity with corrosion modeling software, FEA, and reliability engineering.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Certification as a Corrosion Specialist or Corrosion Technician (NACE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct corrosion risk assessments of plant site infrastructure, including equipment and pipelines.
• Develop and implement corrosion control measures and mitigation strategies.
• Establish corrosion monitoring programs and perform regular inspections and NDT.
• Assess remaining useful life and conduct fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Analyze corrosion data and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Tools

Corrosion modeling software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

NDT methods

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Inspection Senior Engineer to join its office in Abu Dhabi within the Operations and Maintenance Engineering Division.

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. The 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering.
• 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.