RISK-BASED INSPECTION (RBI) SPECIALIST

GPP Recruitment Limited; Geelong; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy is seeking an RBI Specialist to lead and advance the RBI program at Australia’s Geelong refinery. You will act as the SME for RBI, drive continual improvement, and work across disciplines to integrate RBI outputs into maintenance and turnarounds.

The role requires deep knowledge of API 580/581, RBI software, and integrity management systems, with strong leadership in refinery risk assessments and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience in refining, petrochemical or oil and gas.
• Experience leading RBI programs per API 580/API 581.
• Knowledge of API 571 damage mechanisms.
• Familiarity with API 510/570/579/580/581/653.
• Experience with RBI software and integrity management systems.
• API 580 certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead RBI program execution in accordance with API 580/API 581.
• Facilitate RBI studies for vessels, piping and relief devices.
• Maintain and revalidate RBI assessments.
• Develop optimized inspection plans based on risk.
• Integrate RBI outputs into inspection, maintenance and turnaround plans.
• Review RBI findings and process changes for equipment risk impact.
• Monitor RBI program performance and compliance.
• Support fitness-for-service assessments.
• Provide input to MOC activities and incident investigations.

Skills

RBI leadership

API 580/API 581 knowledge

RBI software

Integrity management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field)

Job description

GPP Recruitment has proudly partnered with Viva Energy to recruit a key position at Australia’s largest refinery in Geelong. We are searching for an RBI Specialist with a background in refinery operations. The successful candidate will have a background as technical expert in RBI Specialist within an oil refinery.

RISK-BASED INSPECTION (RBI) SPECIALIST

Location

Australia , Geelong Refinery

Permanent Position

Summary

• Lead continual improvement, implementation and execution of the RBI Program in accordance with API 580/API 581.
• Facilitate and lead RBI studies for pressure vessels, piping and pressure relief devices.
• Maintain and periodically revalidate RBI assessments.
• Develop optimized inspection plans based on risk.
• Integrate RBI outputs into inspection, maintenance and turnaround plans.
• Review inspection findings and process changes for impact on equipment risk.
• Monitor RBI program performance, compliance and effectiveness.
• Support fitness-for-service assessments in accordance with API 579.
• Provide technical input to MOC activities and incident investigations.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years experience in refining, petrochemical or oil and gas industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading RBI programs in accordance with API 580 and preferably API 581.
• Strong understanding of API 571 damage mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of API 510, 570, 579, 580, 581 and 653.
• Experience with RBI software and integrity management systems.
• API 580 certification highly desirable.

About you

We are seeking a technical expert in RBI Specialist within an oil refinery. You will act as the SME for RBI and lead the RBI programmed. Demonstrates leadership in continuous improvement of integrity processes. Builds strong collaborative relationships across disciplines.

About Viva Energy

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.