Lead Pipeline Integrity Engineer - Asset Management

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a major energy infrastructure provider, seeks a Lead Pipeline Integrity Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will oversee pipeline integrity programs, analyze corrosion data, and develop maintenance strategies to ensure safety and regulatory compliance across critical networks.

The role requires extensive experience in pipeline engineering, risk-based integrity management, and familiarity with relevant industry codes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in pipeline engineering and risk-based integrity management.
• Experience with inspection programs and corrosion data analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead and manage integrity programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection programs to monitor pipeline integrity.
• Analyze corrosion and material performance data to inform maintenance plans.
• Develop maintenance and repair strategies to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor teams to implement integrity management across assets.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Risk-based integrity management

Inspection programs

Corrosion data analysis

Maintenance and repair strategies

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major energy infrastructure provider, is seeking a Lead Pipeline Integrity Engineer to join their operations in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This key position will be responsible for the ongoing integrity assessment and management of critical pipeline networks. You will oversee inspection programs, analyze corrosion data, and develop strategies for maintenance and repair to ensure operational safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pipeline engineering, risk-based integrity management, and relevant industry codes. This role offers a significant opportunity to ensure the reliability and safety of vital energy transportation systems within the economically important Mpumalanga region. Your expertise will be crucial in minimizing risks and optimizing the lifespan of our client's assets. We are looking for a leader with a strong technical background and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of pipeline integrity and safety.