Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Pipeline Integrity Engineer to join a remote team focused on safe, reliable pipeline networks. You will assess condition, plan integrity programs, and ensure compliance with API/ASME standards from anywhere in the country.

Key responsibilities include leading integrity plans, conducting risk assessments, interpreting NDT and ILI data, and implementing corrosion control strategies to protect assets. A remote-first role with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of pipeline integrity management experience.
• Familiarity with NDT methods and ILI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive pipeline integrity management plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential threats to pipeline integrity.
• Oversee and interpret results from non-destructive testing (NDT) and inline inspection (ILI) surveys.
• Recommend and manage corrosion control strategies, including coatings and cathodic protection.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., API, ASME).

Skills

NDT methods

ILI technologies

Corrosion control

Risk assessment

Remote execution

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering

Tools

NDT equipment

ILI surveys

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Pipeline Integrity Engineer to join their remote team, focusing on ensuring the safety and reliability of their extensive pipeline network. This role involves assessing pipeline condition, planning integrity management programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will utilize advanced NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods and corrosion control strategies to maintain pipeline assets. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer passionate about asset integrity, seeking a flexible, remote-first role to contribute to critical infrastructure safety from anywhere in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive pipeline integrity management plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize potential threats to pipeline integrity.
• Oversee and interpret results from non-destructive testing (NDT) and inline inspection (ILI) surveys.
• Recommend and manage corrosion control strategies, including coatings and cathodic protection.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., API, ASME).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pipeline integrity management, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, pipeline materials, and failure modes.
• Familiarity with NDT methods and ILI technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills for remote execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.