Lead Integrity Engineer

DFP Recruitment; Hastings; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment seeks an experienced Lead Integrity Engineer to join a major energy operation in Victoria, Australia, leading critical asset integrity programs across site.

You will act as the focal point for fixed asset integrity, provide technical leadership, oversee inspection and corrosion management, support operational reliability and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering (or related field).
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Fitness-for-Service (FFS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), materials and corrosion engineering, NDE, and pressure equipment integrity.
• Working knowledge of AS, ASME, API, AMPP, and ISO standards.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrity programs for piping, pressure vessels, corrosion management, and pressure relief systems
• Provide technical oversight and support to Operations and Maintenance teams
• Conduct Fitness-for-Service assessments and integrity evaluations
• Lead root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives
• Manage repair recommendations and Management of Change processes
• Drive integrity performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Mentor and lead engineers and technicians in a collaborative team environment

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Lead Integrity Engineer to join a major energy operation and lead critical asset integrity programs across the site.

As the focal point for fixed asset integrity, you will provide technical leadership, oversee inspection and corrosion management programs, support operational reliability, and lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrity programs for piping, pressure vessels, corrosion management, and pressure relief systems
• Provide technical oversight and support to Operations and Maintenance teams
• Conduct Fitness-for-Service assessments and integrity evaluations
• Lead root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives
• Manage repair recommendations and Management of Change processes
• Drive integrity performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Mentor and lead engineers and technicians in a collaborative team environment

About You

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or related Engineering discipline
• Experience within oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Fitness-for-Service (FFS)
  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
  • Materials and corrosion engineering
  • Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
  • Pressure equipment integrity programs
• Sound understanding of AS, ASME, API, AMPP, and ISO standards
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in maintaining the integrity, safety, and reliability of critical infrastructure.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.