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Senior Asset Integrity Engineer (Static Equipment, Pipelines & PRVs)
- Permanent
- Muscat, Oman
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 27/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
13/10/2025
Location
Muscat, Oman
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
27/11/2025
Job description
Based within OTTCO Technical Services (Oman Tank Terminal Co) in Duqm, the Senior Asset Integrity Engineer executes and governs integrity management for facility static equipment, on-plot piping, pipelines, and pressure relief valves (PRVs) in full partnership with Operations. The mandate includes assessing integrity and providing technical inputs to operate assets safely, minimize technical failures and incidents, prolong asset life, and reduce costs; planning and prioritizing inspection services using Risk Based Inspection (RBI) to assure availability, integrity, and safety while meeting regulatory and industry standards; and executing and implementing international and company standards and best practices to drive continuous improvement. The role optimizes inspection tasks and reduces maintenance costs via process and system improvements; documents integrity activities and maintains data in Asset Performance Management (APM), SAP, and related systems; reviews equipment reports, tracks performance, and issues recommendations to Operations and Maintenance; leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implements corrective actions; identifies conditions where static equipment, piping, pipelines, and PRVs are used outside specification and recommends remediation. It establishes and sustains systems and processes for assessing, monitoring, and continuously improving Asset Integrity Management; enforces governance so engineering, maintenance, and project work comply with technical standards, procedures, local regulations, and corporate standards; owns and improves inspection and integrity strategies to balance integrity, reliability, availability, and cost; develops and reports KPIs that evidence the delivery and effectiveness of integrity strategies; trains and mentors Graduate Integrity Engineers and Maintenance/Operations personnel on integrity and HSE aspects; advises on new equipment selection for long life, low OPEX, and reduced maintenance; analyzes equipment/process trends to identify improvement opportunities; participates in Management of Change (MOC); maintains auditable inspection records; executes RBI programs and process controls for inspection and monitoring; and ensures a safe working environment aligned with company and governmental rules. Technical breadth spans materials, corrosion, testing, inspection, integrity assessment and evaluations, reliability management, degradation mechanisms and mitigations, pipeline operation and maintenance, commissioning requirements, control systems and monitoring, and compliance with international industry standards (ASME, API, NACE).
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Execute facility asset integrity management for static equipment, on-plot piping, pipelines, and PRVs in partnership with Operations
- Plan and prioritize inspection services based on Risk Based Inspection (RBI) to assure availability, integrity, and safety in accordance with regulatory and industry standards
- Optimize inspection tasks and reduce maintenance costs through comprehensive integrity processes and systems
- Document integrity support and maintain auditable records and data in APM, SAP, and associated systems
- Review equipment reports, track asset performance, and provide recommendations to Operations and Maintenance
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective action plans
- Identify equipment used outside specification and recommend corrective actions for static equipment, piping, pipelines, and PRVs
- Develop, implement, and sustain systems and processes to assess, monitor, and improve Asset Integrity Management
- Provide governance to ensure engineering, maintenance, and project activities meet technical standards, procedures, and local regulations
- Own and improve integrity and inspection strategies to balance integrity, reliability, availability, and cost
- Develop and report specific KPIs to measure integrity performance across assets and evidence strategy effectiveness
- Train and mentor Graduate Integrity Engineers and Maintenance/Operations personnel on integrity and HSE topics
- Consult and advise on equipment selections for long life, low operating costs, and reduced maintenance
- Analyze equipment and process trends to identify integrity and reliability improvements
- Participate as an integral member in the Management of Change (MOC) process
- Develop and maintain auditable inspection records and inspection results for all pressure-retaining assets
- Execute RBI programs and introduce process controls for integrity inspection and monitoring
- Ensure safe working conditions in compliance with company and governmental rules and regulations
- Set integrity management strategies, standards, and specifications across the asset lifecycle (concept, design, construction, commissioning, operations, decommissioning)
- Plan, prepare, and manage division budgets including cost control and variance reviews
- Monitor compliance and performance of the Integrity Management System and drive continual improvement with department leadership
- Ensure adequate inspection and timely repair execution for pipelines and facilities to maximize availability and confirm fitness-for-service
- Implement corrosion protection and management strategies, including coating and cathodic protection, for pipelines, piping, tanks, vessels, valves, and safety valves
- Establish inspection philosophies and techniques, mitigation measures, and threat control parameters
- Establish and implement asset upgrade and rehabilitation plans, including long-term replacement strategies
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors, vendors, and suppliers to execute integrity-related activities
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 8+ years of experience in a relevant asset integrity role
- Skills in integrity management processes covering materials, corrosion, testing, inspection, integrity assessment and evaluations, and reliability management for pipelines and facilities
- Knowledge of oil and gas processes, systems, and facilities across the full project lifecycle (definition, design, construction, commissioning, operations, abandonment)
- Familiarity with international standards and codes (ASME, API, NACE) and functional aspects of pipeline operation, maintenance, and management
- Experience with commissioning requirements, integrity assessment, control systems, and monitoring for pipelines and related facilities
- Proficiency in corrosion monitoring techniques, corrosion inhibitors, corrosion control measures, coating, and cathodic protection
- Competence in RBI, RCA, Defect Elimination, risk assessments, HAZOPS, QA/QC, ISO 9001, ISO 1400, and HSE plans
- Knowledge and experience in NDT and specialized inspection techniques; welding, materials, and QA/QC
- Ability to interpret technical drawings (P&ID, PFD) and OEM manuals and conduct field investigations, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, and data compilation
- Certification in ASME, API, NDT or NACE (NACE certification holder is an advantage)
- Knowledge of software applications such as Meridiam, PI, RBI and general computer literacy with MS Office
- Strong management, leadership, planning, organizing, problem-solving, decisiveness, and influence skills with multicultural sensitivity and excellent communication (verbal and written) in English; Arabic desirable
- Accountability for accurate reporting, results orientation, SOP interpretation, and adherence to engineering best practices in integrity and inspections
