Asset Integrity Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional certifications

Advanced training

Operational excellence focus

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Asset Integrity Engineer to safeguard the safety, reliability, and operability of oil and gas assets. You will develop strategies for inspection, maintenance and risk management.

The role covers RBI, FFS assessments, monitoring corrosion, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. A Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in asset integrity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in asset integrity or reliability engineering, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of NDT methods, corrosion mechanisms, and materials science.
• Experience with risk-based inspection methodologies and asset management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset integrity management (AIM) plans for mechanical, piping, and structural systems.
• Conduct risk-based inspections (RBI) and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments.
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Monitor corrosion and erosion rates and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

NDT methods

Corrosion knowledge

Risk-based inspection

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Asset management software

Risk-based inspection tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Asset Integrity Engineer to join their team in East London. This role is vital for ensuring the long-term safety, reliability, and operability of their oil and gas facilities and infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for inspection, maintenance, and risk management to prevent failures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your contribution will be key to maintaining the integrity of critical assets in a demanding operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset integrity management (AIM) plans for mechanical, piping, and structural systems.
• Conduct risk-based inspections (RBI) and fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments.
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Monitor corrosion and erosion rates and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in asset integrity or reliability engineering, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of NDT methods, corrosion mechanisms, and materials science.
• Experience with risk-based inspection methodologies and asset management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training.
• Involvement in critical asset management and risk reduction initiatives.
• Supportive team environment focused on operational excellence.
• Contribution to the safety and reliability of the energy infrastructure.