Asset Integrity Engineer Lead

Aker Solutions; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aker Solutions’ Asset Integrity Management Team in Fort McMurray, AB seeks an Asset Integrity Engineer Lead to provide technical leadership and governance for the asset integrity program across refinery and upgrader operations. You will ensure safe, reliable, compliant operation of pressure equipment, piping, tanks, and rotating equipment.

Lead RBI programs, corrosion mitigation, and life-extension activities; oversee RCFA investigations and mentor engineers while collaborating with operations,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in refinery, petrochemical, heavy oil, or upgrader operations.
• Significant experience managing asset integrity, corrosion, inspection, or reliability programs.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Experience with Alberta pressure equipment regulations (ABSA) is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580/581 RBI, API 579 and ASME codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of asset integrity strategies for Bitumen Production in Oil Sands.
• Oversee RBI program to prioritize inspection and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical oversight for inspection intervals, FFS assessments, and life extension evaluations.
• Lead Damage Mechanism Reviews and identify corrosion/degradation modes.
• Mentor integrity engineers and inspectors; drive technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support turnarounds and major maintenance with scope, execution, and fit-for-service decisions.

Skills

Asset integrity leadership

RBI programs

Corrosion management

NDE/NDT methods

RCFA investigations

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

API 510/570/653

Education

BEng / BSc in Engineering

Job description

The time for change is now. Are you ready to power the change?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Our Asset Integrity Management Team in Fort McMurray, AB is currently recruiting for an Asset Integrity Engineer Lead to provide technical leadership and governance for the asset integrity program within refinery and upgrader operations, ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pressure equipment, piping systems, storage tanks, rotating equipment, and associated infrastructure. Lead inspection, corrosion management, risk-based inspection (RBI), and fitness-for-service activities to minimize equipment failures, reduce operational risk, and support safe production while meeting regulatory, industry, and corporate standards.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of asset integrity strategies and programs for Bitumen Production in an Oil Sands Environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME and jurisdictional pressure equipment regulations.
• Manage and optimize Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs to prioritize inspection activities and mitigate operational risks.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of inspection intervals, repair recommendations, Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments, and equipment life extension evaluations.
• Lead Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMRs) and identify degradation mechanisms including sulfidation, high-temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA), wet H₂S cracking, erosion, and naphthenic acid corrosion.
• Develop and implement corrosion mitigation and materials management strategies in collaboration with operations, process engineering, maintenance, and chemical treatment teams.
• Provide technical leadership during turnarounds, shutdowns, and major maintenance events, including scope development, execution support, and disposition of inspection findings.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for critical equipment failures and oversee implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage asset integrity budgets, resource planning, contractor support, and long-term reliability improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop integrity engineers, corrosion specialists, and inspectors while promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor integrity performance metrics and provide recommendations to site leadership on risk mitigation, reliability, and capital investment priorities.
• Support safe operation of upgrader assets with particular focus on erosion management, delayed coker integrity, hydro processing units, and heavy oil processing equipment.

We think you should have:

• Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience in refinery, petrochemical, heavy oil, or upgrader operations.
• Significant experience managing asset integrity, corrosion, inspection, or reliability programs.
• Previous experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Experience working with Alberta pressure equipment regulations and ABSA requirements is considered a strong asset.
• Strong working knowledge of API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580/581 (RBI), API 579 (Fitness-for-Service), and relevant ASME codes.
• Expertise in corrosion management and damage mechanisms including: Sulfidation corrosion, Wet H₂S cracking, High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA), Naphthenic Acid Corrosion (NAC), Erosion and erosion-corrosion, Coker unit degradation mechanisms
• Experience developing and executing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.
• Strong understanding of inspection methodologies including NDE/NDT techniques.
• Experience leading failure investigations and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Ability to evaluate equipment fitness, remaining life assessments, and repair strategies.

What we offer:

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.