Inspection Senior RBI Engineer

Posting Date: 13 Oct 2025

City: Chennai

Location:Chennai, TN, IN,

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Operations and Maintenance Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Inspection Senior RBI Engineer to join its office in Chennai within the Operations and Maintenance Engineering Division.

Mission

The Senior RBI Engineer plays a pivotal role in optimizing inspection strategies within the Oil & Gas facilities or power plant by implementing risk-based inspection methodologies. Their mission is to assess the integrity of equipment and facilities, prioritize inspection activities based on risk assessment, and develop cost-effective inspection plans to ensure asset reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities

'Risk Assessment and Analysis:

• Conduct risk assessments of equipment and infrastructure using RBI methodologies.
• Identify and evaluate potential failure modes, consequences, and likelihood of failure.
• Analyze risk data to prioritize inspection activities according to risk levels.

Inspection Planning and Optimization:

• Develop risk-based inspection plans tailored to specific equipment and process units.
• Determine appropriate inspection techniques, frequencies, and inspection intervals based on risk assessment results.
• Optimize inspection schedules to minimize downtime and maximize asset integrity.

Data Management and Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive records of inspection data, risk assessments, and inspection plans.
• Utilize software tools and databases to manage RBI data and documentation effectively.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of RBI data for informed decision-making.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance:

• Identify opportunities for optimization and improvement of RBI processes and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to RBI and asset integrity management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, codes, and regulations governing inspection activities.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate RBI findings, recommendations, and inspection plans to stakeholders, including engineering teams, inspection and asset integrity personnel, and management.
• Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

+10 years of experience, will be responsible for technical co-ordination, shall be API 571 Certified, shall be able to conduct RBI assessments.

preferably be a member of the API-581 committee and/or expert of other industry best practice is recommended.

Knowledge of corrosion and degradation mechanisms affecting upstream and refining industry.

Knowledge of API-580/581 principles (API 580 certifications will be considered as plus)

Bachelor's Degree in Chemcal or Material Engineering.

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in risk-based inspection, integrity management, or asset reliability engineering within the Oil & Gas facilities or power plant industry.
• Proficiency in RBI methodologies, such as API RP 580/581, ASME PCC-3, or equivalent standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and perform risk assessments.
• Familiarity with inspection techniques, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and fitness-for-service assessment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations, such as API, ASME, and OSHA.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, accuracy, and compliance in all aspects of work.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.