Integrity Lead Engineer
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Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In PersonFlexible to work in different locations depending on business requirement; international travel may be required.
Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
- Four to six or more years of oil and gas experience in a related industry, such as refining, petrochemical, LNG, or oil and gas.
- Sound knowledge of upstream and downstream oil and gas business, including risk-based inspection methodologies, fixed-equipment inspection procedures, inspection optimization, piping circuitization and TML development, API damage mechanisms, in-service inspection of fixed equipment, materials and standards, corrosion and welding, non-destructive testing, thickness inspection management and analysis, corrosion management and analysis, and inspection plan development and optimization.
- Knowledge of software such as APM Meridium, Pestra, or Casmeredo.
- Working knowledge of oil and gas plant operations, operational safety, SHE risks, spills, safety incidents, equipment failures, engineers’ roles and responsibilities in oil and gas field or site work, corrective and preventative maintenance strategies, and international design, quality, and equipment standards.
- Working knowledge of key sections of ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2, ASME Section V, ASME Section IX, ASME Section II, ASME B31.3, B31.1, B31.4, B31.8, and ASME PCC-2.
- Experience with field in-service inspection and repair of pressure equipment, heat exchangers, piping systems, pressure relief devices, and above-ground storage tanks in operating units.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work flexibly across shift timings and different locations to meet business needs, and to travel internationally as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for fixed-equipment mechanical integrity at petrochemical facilities, focusing on risk-based inspection programs, troubleshooting, asset improvement, and technology selection.
- Provide technical leadership in inspection and corrosion management for upstream and downstream oil and gas assets, and develop technical solutions in asset integrity.
- Develop innovative solutions, automations, and methodologies to differentiate the company’s services.
- Perform fitness-for-service assessments, corrosion evaluations, remaining-life studies, mechanical required-thickness analyses, and other integrity assurance activities.
- Drive and manage integrity engineers executing workflows, ensuring quality at scale.
- Provide pre-sales support for new business deals and post-sales support for assigned projects.
- Drive core team members to recruit skilled resources or train internal resources to achieve targets.
- Coordinate between customers, the sales organization, and global technical teams; develop customer relationships and strategic partnerships to address business situations and technology needs.
- Review technical scoping, estimates, fitment and feasibility studies, customer expectations, and solution designs prepared by program managers and project leaders.
- Evaluate degradation of pressure equipment, heat exchangers, piping circuits, fired equipment, flares, above-ground storage tanks, and pressure relief devices.
- Monitor and surveil integrity parameters to support reliable operations.
- Troubleshoot integrity issues, perform root cause analyses, and steward integrity recommendations.
- Identify and analyze bad actors to reduce equipment downtime.
- Use data analytics and digital tools and operationalize improved work practices through digital transformation.
- Manage overall integrity effectiveness, including criticality assessments; consequence and complexity ratings for fixed equipment; fit-for-purpose risk-based strategies; task intervals that consider local regulations and statutory requirements; timely inspection-finding reviews; and ongoing strategy updates.
- Oversee regional integrity work-product metrics for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in meeting business-unit and manufacturing-site objectives.
- Coordinate and communicate with global centers and business affiliates on knowledge transfer, lessons learned, skill management, and business relationships.
- Mentor and provide ongoing on-the-job guidance to new team members.
- Stay current with industry standards and practices, and apply learning and experience to improve company work processes and practices.
- Analyze inspection results and recommend future actions.
Desired Qualifications
- Certification and in-depth working knowledge in API 580, API 510, API 570, API 571, API 653, NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist, BSI ISO/ENI AS standards, and AWS, CSWIP, or ASNT non-destructive testing techniques.
- Experience with Meridium, Credo, Pestra, and SAP.
- Experience implementing automation, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things techniques in the oil and gas portfolio.
About the company
QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 Hillhouse minority investment validates Quest Global's $4.5 billion valuation.
- August 2026 Babcock awarded Quest Global a five-year engineering framework, extending predictable revenue.
- April 2026 BITSILICA acquisition and January 2026 Bergman hire deepen semiconductor growth momentum.
What critics are saying
- May 2026 Quest Software sued Quest Global in California over trademark infringement.
- Quest Global keeps buying capability; BITSILICA integration failure would stall the 2026 semiconductor strategy.
- Services revenue remains customer-dependent; Babcock or bp delay decisions, crushing utilization in 2026.
What makes Quest Global unique
- Quest Global bundles engineering, validation, and lifecycle services across aerospace, energy, and semiconductors.
- June 2026 Neprion packages AI wearables validation into a single-partner launch-readiness offering.
- October 2025 Babcock expansion shows Quest Global wins multi-year, high-trust critical-infrastructure work.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Professional Development Budget