We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Asset Integrity Specialist to enhance the reliability and minimize downtime of process piping, tanks, and pressure vessels at a major mining and processing plant. The successful candidate will apply industry best practices, extensive knowledge of relevant standards, and practical site-based experience to manage inspection campaigns, specify repairs, and ensure long-term equipment integrity.
 
Position Overview

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 – 6 months with the possibility of becoming permanent

 Location: Papua New Guinea 
 
Key Responsibilities

Manage Site Pipe Inspection Campaign:
   - Oversee inspections by two dedicated API570 pipe inspectors. 
   - Coordinate UTT (Ultrasonic Thickness Testing) by the site condition monitoring crew. 
 
Specify Piping Repairs:

• Detail temporary and permanent repairs based on inspection results. 
• Scope work and ensure quality assurance for completed repairs. 

 Maintain Piping Integrity in Maintenance System (SAP):

• Set up future inspection and UTT condition monitoring requirements. 
• Develop maintenance plans for piping and valve replacements to ensure reliability and safety. 

 Maintain Registers:

• Update the pipe defects register and the pipe temporary repair register. 

 Review Statutory Inspection Reports:

• Analyze reports for pressure vessels, PSVs, and tanks, and specify necessary repairs. 

 Generate Fitness for Service Assessments:

• Conduct assessments for non-compliant equipment as per relevant standards (AS3788 & API579). 

 Conduct Risk Assessments:

• Generate risk assessments for equipment with known integrity issues. 

 Root Cause Analysis and Failure Investigation:

• Perform investigations on systems and equipment as needed. 

 Mentorship and Development:

• Provide coaching and guidance to local asset integrity specialists. 

 Technical Authority:

• Act as the technical authority for matters related to pipe, tank, and pressure vessel integrity. 

 
Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in key industry codes and standards: 
• AS3788, API570, ASME B31.3, AS4041, API 510, API 653, AS1210, ASME VIII, API 580/581, API 579, API RP 571, AS4037 
• Strong SAP Maintenance Module skills 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel 

 
Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline. 
• Extensive experience in asset integrity, piping inspections, pressure vessels, and tanks in heavy industry, mining, or related sectors. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead inspection campaigns and manage repair specifications. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. 

 
 If you think this role best suits your experience please send a copy of your resume and relevant qualifications to civan.koiri@nesfircroft.com

Note we will only be accepting candidates who are residents of Australia

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