Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger's comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Senior RBI Engineer

Location: Middle East
Industry: Oil & Gas | Refinery | Petrochemical | Energy Consultancy

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Engineer to join our Asset Integrity team. The successful candidate will support consultancy projects for leading Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, and Energy clients by delivering high-quality Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) studies in accordance with API 580 and API 581.

This role requires strong technical expertise in API 581 Fully Quantitative Assessment (FQA), asset integrity management, damage mechanism assessment, and client-facing consultancy experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) studies in accordance with API 580 and API 581.
• Perform API 581 Fully Quantitative RBI Assessments (FQA) for static equipment.
• Conduct damage mechanism assessments in accordance with API 571.
• Develop risk rankings, inspection strategies, inspection plans, and optimized inspection intervals.
• Review inspection history, corrosion data, operating conditions, and process information.
• Collect, validate, and verify field data through site visits and equipment inspections.
• Facilitate RBI workshops, client meetings, and technical discussions.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and project deliverables.
• Support multiple consultancy projects while ensuring quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and client representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Asset Integrity, Inspection Engineering, or RBI consultancy within the Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, or Energy sectors.
• Proven experience conducting API 580/581 RBI studies.
• Strong hands-on experience with API 581 Fully Quantitative Assessment (FQA).
• Sound knowledge of API 571 Damage Mechanisms.
• Experience in pressure equipment inspection, corrosion assessment, and integrity management.
• Familiarity with international standards including API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME, and relevant industry codes is preferred.
• Experience with RBI software such as PCMS, Capstone, Visions, Meridium, or equivalent platforms is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings, workshops, and site visits.

Preferred Certifications

• API 580 Risk-Based Inspection Certification (Highly Preferred)
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
• API 570 Piping Inspector
• API 653 Storage Tank Inspector
• NACE/AMPP Corrosion Certification (Preferred)

If you have any questions please contact Gelson Dsouza ([email protected]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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Tebodin Middle East Ltd. Branch Abu Dhabi

Engineering

Permanent

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Engineering