LEAD Engineer Corrosion

Main Purpose:

Lead the corrosion and inspection management program to ensure the integrity, reliability, and safe operation of static assets. Develop and implement corrosion monitoring, inspection, and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) strategies to maximize asset life, ensure regulatory and statutory compliance, minimize operational risks, and support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.

Job Accountabilities (duties and responsibilities).

Corrosion Management

• Develop and implement the annual Corrosion Monitoring and Inspection Plan aligned with business and asset integrity objectives.
• Monitor corrosion mechanisms, corrosion rates, and degradation trends through systematic data analysis.
• Compare inspection results with baseline data to identify deterioration trends and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Develop mitigation strategies for high-risk corrosion areas and monitor the effectiveness of corrosion control measures.
• Optimize corrosion inhibitor (CI) injection programs / robust paint systems based on monitoring data and operational conditions.
• Support fitness-for-service assessments and remaining life evaluations of static equipment.

Inspection & Asset Integrity

• Establish and maintain baseline thickness measurements for all critical static equipment and piping.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute periodic inspections in accordance with RBI methodology and applicable inspection procedures.
• Lead inspection activities during plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance campaigns.
• Coordinate and oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities including RT, UT, PT, and MT.
• Ensure equipment remains fit for service through timely inspection, assessment, and repair recommendations.

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve RBI programs in accordance with API 580/581 methodologies.
• Prioritize inspection activities based on risk assessment to optimize inspection resources and improve asset reliability.
• Review inspection findings and update RBI strategies based on degradation mechanisms and operational history.

SAP Maintenance Management and GE Meridiam

• Plan and manage preventive maintenance (PM) activities within the SAP PM module.
• Create, update, and optimize task lists, maintenance plans, and equipment master data.
• Monitor SAP work orders to ensure timely execution and closure of inspection and corrosion-related activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and asset history within SAP. Hands on working experience & deep understanding of GE Meridium integration is desirable
• Create inspection recommendations and manage the inspection summary for each equipment / piping loops in SAP.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with applicable statutory regulations, including Factory Rules, Explosives Act, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Identify equipment subject to statutory inspection and establish inspection frequencies.
• Maintain statutory inspection records and ensure timely submission of compliance documentation.
• Participate in internal and external audits, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), incident investigations, and emergency response/mock drills.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset integrity.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance on corrosion control, inspection methodologies, and material selection.
• Mentor and develop corrosion and inspection engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Projects, and Process Engineering teams to resolve integrity-related issues.
• Support plant modifications, new projects, and Management of Change (MOC)activities from an asset integrity perspective.

Skills Required (Knowledge and Skills)

• Strong expertise in corrosion engineering, asset integrity management, and inspection
• Thorough understanding of corrosion mechanisms affecting oil & gas facilities (upstream & downstream refinery), petrochemical, fertilizer industries.
• Strong knowledge of NDT techniques including RT, UT, PT, and MT.
• Working knowledge of Fitness-for-Service (API 579) principles is preferred.
• Proficiency in API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection, API 570 – Piping Inspection, API 571 – Damage Mechanisms, API 580/581 – Risk-Based Inspection, API 653 –Tanks, ASME Codes, NACE / AMPP Standards, OISD Standards / Factories rules / PESO.

Qualification:

Graduate in Mechanical /Metallurgy Engg.

Experience:

Specific - Min 5 Years in Lead position of Corrosion &Inspection and Asset Integrity

Overall - 15 years of experience in any Oil, Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer.