Full-Time

RBI Specialist

Posted on 8/18/2025

American Bureau of Shipping

American Bureau of Shipping

1,001-5,000 employees

Maritime classification society certifying vessels

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

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Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of directly related experience in fixed equipment in oil and gas, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
  • Familiarity with RBI implementation using API RP 580 and API RP 581, and damage mechanism assessments using API RP 571.
  • Fundamental knowledge of fixed equipment, e.g., pressure vessels and piping, and their key documents, e.g., process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and mark up inspection circuits.
  • Analyze fixed equipment data and populate IDMS.
  • Participate in damage mechanism assessments.
  • Participate in risk assessments, including probability and consequence analyses.
  • Participate in inspection plans development for fixed equipment.
  • Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality RBI project outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • API RP 580 or API RP 571 certification (or working toward certification).
  • Proficiency in at least one of these RBI software tools, like PCMS, GE APM/Meridium, Visions, and Antea.
  • Experience with at least Level I or II fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments (API 579-1).
  • Familiarity with conventional and advanced NDT methods (e.g., UT, PAUT, LRUT, PT, MT, RT).
American Bureau of Shipping

American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a non-profit maritime classification society that sets and enforces standards for ships and offshore structures. It develops rules, conducts surveys, certifies, and classifies vessels to verify they meet safety and reliability requirements. It differentiates itself with a long global track record, broad rules for many vessel types and offshore assets, strong risk assessment, and international support networks. Its goal is to improve safety of life at sea and protect people, property, and the environment by helping owners design, build, and operate safer ships and offshore systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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