Risk Based Inspection Team Lead

SBM Offshore N.V.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. seeks an experienced RBI Team Lead to manage risk-based inspection activities for FPSO assets during Operations Readiness.

You will oversee the RBI program, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards across piping, pressure vessels, naval and mooring scopes. The role requires a mechanical engineering background, API 580/581 RBI certification, and at least 10 years in RBI with offshore FPSO experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; master's preferred.
• API 580/581 RBI certification or equivalent practical RBI experience required.
• Minimum 10 years in RBI with oil & gas, FPSO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead RBI team across Piping, Pressure Vessels, Naval and Mooring scopes for FPSOs.
• Develop, tailor, and implement RBI methodologies and inspection strategies.
• Deliver RBI solutions within project deadlines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with external contractors, manage resources, and train junior staff.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analyses related to equipment failures.

Skills

RBI leadership

Risk assessment

FPSO experience

Offshore operations

Budget control

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree recommended

API 580/581 certification or equivalent RBI training

Tools

API RBI methodologies

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower‑carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

• As Risk Based Inspection Team Lead, you lead the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) team for multiple FPSOs during the Operations Readiness phase, ensuring that all equipment covered under the Piping, Pressure Vessels, Naval and Mooring Risk-Based Inspection scopes meet related safety, operational, and regulatory standards. Your role is critical in identifying potential risks, assessing the condition of assets, and implementing strategies to mitigate any identified risk, thereby ensuring the continuous and safe operation of the assets.

Responsibilities

• You oversee and manage the RBI team, ensuring that all integrity management activities relating Piping, Pressure Vessels, Naval and Mooring have been identified, justified and recorded in the FPSOs documentation.
• You develop and implement RBI methodologies tailored to the specific needs of the construction yard, including risk assessment procedures and inspection strategies.
• You deliver all Piping, Pressure Vessels, Naval and Mooring RBI solutions at the Projects committed dates while controlling your allocated budgets.
• You ensure that all inspection activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• You ensure that Operational Performance Standards are reviewed against RBI needs and that Inspection plans are compliant with these standards.
• You prepare the RBI Contractors' Request for Quotations, Purchase Requests and review related invoices.
• You coordinate with external contractors and vendors to ensure the availability of necessary resources and services to carry out integrity activities relating to Piping, Pressure Vessels, Naval and Mooring
• You train and mentor junior engineers and technicians in RBI methodologies and best practices.
• You continuously monitor and update the RBI program Based on new data, technological advancements, and changes in regulatory requirements.
• You support incident investigations and root cause analyses related to equipment failures or safety concerns.
• You communicate with Clients within the confine of your responsibilities and the FPSOs management team requirements and instructions.
• You coordinate Project Operation Readiness Integrity Engineers during the excution of their scope.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is recommended.
• Certification in relevant RBI methodologies (e.g., API 580/581) or 15 years practical combined experience of delivering and managing RBI methodologies in operations.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Risk-based Inspection.
• Mandatory Oil & Gas experience with a strong technical background, additional FPSO experience is preferable
• Experience in Inspection & Integrity scope for a FPSO
• Experience in multiple budget and planning control.
• Proven experience managing teams in a high-pressure environment and accross disciplines.
• Knowledge of RBI methodology and Classification Society Rules for FPSOâs
• Proven experience in risk assessment, inspection, and incident investigation.
• Experience offshore is a plus.
• Experience in FPSO turn-key projects is a plus.