Asset Integrity Specialist
Industry: Oil & Gas | Location: Cairo, Egypt
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Asset Integrity Specialist to join an Oil & Gas operation in Cairo, Egypt.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional with solid experience in asset integrity, inspection, and mechanical systems within the Oil & Gas industry.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and operational integrity of critical facilities and equipment, including pressure vessels, pipelines, piping systems, stationary equipment, and structural components.
Working closely with the Asset Integrity Team Lead and cross-functional engineering and maintenance teams, the role will contribute to inspection planning, Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), failure investigation, and continuous improvement of asset integrity management practices.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Integrity & Inspection Management
- Coordinate and implement asset integrity and inspection programs in line with operational requirements and industry standards.
- Support the development and execution of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) plans.
- Oversee third-party inspection contractors and supervise Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities during routine operations, shutdowns, and baseline inspections.
- Prepare inspection work packs and review, interpret, and evaluate technical inspection reports.
- Recommend suitable inspection methods and techniques based on equipment condition and operational risks.
- Maintain asset integrity and RBI management systems, ensuring accurate inspection records and reporting.
Equipment Integrity & Technical Assessment
- Monitor the integrity of pressure vessels, pipelines, piping systems, stationary equipment, and structural components.
- Identify, assess, classify, and report asset integrity anomalies.
- Maintain and update the anomaly register and follow up on corrective actions.
- Support failure investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of remedial measures.
- Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams regarding asset integrity-related corrective maintenance.
- Support the Corrosion Engineer in developing and reviewing Corrosion Control Documents and relevant performance indicators.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor Asset Integrity KPIs and support performance improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to non-production time control and turnaround inspection objectives.
- Support IOGP Process Safety Event (PSE) Tier 3 and Tier 4 reporting.
- Participate in annual budget preparation and Cost, Time & Resource (CTR) planning.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, applicable legislation, accreditation requirements, and international engineering standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree or Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Asset Integrity, Mechanical Inspection, or related engineering roles.
- Strong hands-on experience in pressure systems and equipment inspection.
- Practical exposure to baseline and in-service inspections.
- Experience in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), inspection planning, and asset integrity management within the Oil & Gas or related heavy industrial sector.
Professional Certifications
- ASNT Level II or equivalent certification in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) or Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
- Certified in at least one of the following:
- API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector.
- API 570 – Piping Inspector.
- API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of API 510, API 570, API 653, and API 580.
- Familiarity with ASME codes and standards, including:
- ASME Section II
- ASME Section V
- ASME Section VIII
- ASME Section IX
- ASME B31.3
- Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and Fitness for Service (FFS).
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and inspection techniques.
- Pressure systems and mechanical equipment integrity.
- Permit to Work (PTW) Management.
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Emergency Response Management.
Systems & Tools
- Asset Integrity Management Systems.
- RBI and Inspection Management Software.
- CMMS and Maintenance Management Systems.
- ePTW Systems.
- QHSE / QUEST Reporting Systems.
- Document Management Systems.
Key Performance Indicators
- Asset Integrity Facility KPIs.
- Non-Production Time Control.
- Turnaround Inspection Performance.
- IOGP PSE Tier 3 and Tier 4 Reporting.
Key Stakeholder Interfaces
The position will collaborate closely with:
- Asset Integrity Team Lead.
- Mechanical and Instrumentation Teams.
- Maintenance and Operations Teams.
- HSE Department.
- Local Procurement Team.
- Quality Management and Supplier Quality Teams.
