Bureau Veritas Group

RBI Engineer

Bureau Veritas Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Visakhapatnam • India

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About the role

  • Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive risk-based inspection strategies for critical assets
  • Ensure optimal asset integrity management, regulatory compliance, and operational safety while optimizing inspection costs and minimizing unplanned downtime in a complex environment
  • Co-ordination with Client/ PMC/EPC for daily activities with respect to Field quality & documentation
  • Ensure / Perform/ services in line with the End user / PMC/ EPC Quality Assurance System/ISO 17020 requirements, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy
  • Conduct RBI assessments for refinery equipment including crude distillation units (CDU), hydrotreating units, catalytic crackers, and associated infrastructure
  • Identify failure modes, probability of failure (PoF), and consequence of failure (CoF) using API 580/581 methodologies
  • Develop risk matrices and prioritize equipment based on criticality and operational impact
  • Create customized inspection plans aligned with CLIENT's asset management framework
  • Review and update RBI strategies based on operational changes and historical performance data
  • Capable to understand Isometric drawing and perform data collection for TML’s in TML template for already identified and marked TML’s on isometric drawing.
  • Collaborate on root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and incidents
  • Ensure full compliance with: API 571 Damage Mechanisms affecting Refineries & Petrochemical Industries, API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection), API 581 (Risk-Based Inspection – Recommended Practice), ASME Section V Indian Boiler Regulation (IBR) and Petroleum Rules, CLIENT's internal safety and quality standards
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for regulatory inspections
  • Coordinate with statutory authorities and third-party inspectors
  • Conduct on-site equipment inspections and visual surveys
  • Support training programs for maintenance personnel on RBI concepts and asset integrity

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification recognized by Indian regulatory bodies
  • Minimum 5 years in RBI, asset integrity management, or inspection engineering
  • Minimum 4 years specific experience in refinery operations or petrochemical facilities
  • Demonstrated expertise with API 580/581 RBI methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of refinery equipment: distillation columns, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, and piping systems
  • Experience in large-scale refineries or in Oil and Gas Installation sectors is highly desirable
  • Proficiency in RBI software tools and databases
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities
  • Familiarity with NDT techniques and inspection technologies
  • Experience with asset management systems and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
  • Proficiency in MS Office and data analysis tools
  • API 580 RBI Certification (highly preferred)
  • API 571 Tank Inspection Certification
  • NDT Level 2 or 3 certification (any method)
  • Certified Mechanical Integrity Professional or equivalent
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs
  • Familiarity with CLIENT's operational standards and procedures
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk-based inspection (RBI)API 580API 581asset integrity managementrefinery equipmentdata analysisNDT techniquesisometric drawing interpretationfailure mode analysisrisk matrix development
Soft Skills
analytical abilitiesdata interpretationcollaborationcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingtrainingdocumentationroot cause analysisorganizational skills
Certifications
API 580 RBI CertificationAPI 571 Tank Inspection CertificationNDT Level 2 certificationNDT Level 3 certificationCertified Mechanical Integrity ProfessionalBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Civil Engineeringequivalent professional qualificationISO 17020 compliance