Join the Cognascents Team

  • Role: Risk-Based Inspection / Integrity Engineer
  • Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, Houston, Texas, Various Locations
  • Employment Type: Full Time or Contract

Cognascents is seeking an experienced Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) / Integrity Engineer with a proven track record in RBI program development, implementation, optimization, and evergreening. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 or more years of relevant experience for this role, and while an engineering degree is preferred, individuals without an engineering degree will be considered based on their work experience.

Who You’ll Work With

As an RBI / Integrity Engineer, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals specializing in asset integrity. You will support the development, implementation, and optimization of mechanical integrity programs for our clients in the refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries.

At Cognascents, we value individuals with strong integrity, competence, and loyalty to our customers, coworkers, families, and communities.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please apply via our LinkedIn posting and send your resume and cover letter to he***@*********ts.com.

As an RBI / Integrity Engineer, your essential job functions will include, but are not limited to, the following

  • Perform risk-based inspection assessments in accordance with API 580/581 and client-specific methodologies.
  • Review, validate, gather, and/or update integrity-critical data within the Inspection Data Management System (IDMS) to ensure accurate calculation of risk and appropriate linkage between equipment condition and inspection strategy.
  • Analyze process conditions, operating histories, and inspection data to support the identification and validation of damage mechanisms and calculation of probability of failure (POF) and consequence of failure (COF).
  • Support the development of inspection strategies, intervals, and methods to mitigate risk and optimize asset integrity programs.
  • Review and interpret inspection, corrosion monitoring, and thickness data to ensure ongoing integrity of pressure equipment.
  • Collaborate with process, corrosion, and inspection teams to maintain and improve RBI programs within the IDMS.
  • Act as the primary liaison with client, facilitating effective communication and project coordination.
  • Produce detailed reports, manage documentation, and ensure all reporting meets company and regulatory standards.
  • Collect and analyze field data essential for comprehensive integrity assessments, with backend support from the wider team.
  • Work closely with fellow team members to support various project initiatives, offering expertise where needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5 or more years of asset integrity-related experience in any combination of the upstream, midstream, refining, and chemicals industries.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency with RBI and inspection data management softwares (e.g., GE APM / Meridium, PCMS, Antea, Visions, Capstone, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience with RBI methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (API 510, 570, 653, 580, 581, ASME Section VIII, IX, and B31.3).
  • Flexibility to work at a client’s facility.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Successful completion of required drug and alcohol screening.
  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

  • API 580 certification.
  • API 510, 570, or 653 certifications are a plus.
  • Experience developing or maintaining RBI programs across multiple sites.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Medical benefits.
  • Simple IRA savings plan.
  • Paid volunteer time.

About Cognascents

Cognascents is an established engineering firm deeply rooted in integrity, ethical values, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Our meticulous attention to detail sets us apart as we embark on a journey to excellence alongside our valued clients. We serve as a long-term engineering solutions provider to our clients, prioritizing service excellence with a 360-degree vision that encompasses every facet of your needs.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises more than 55 process and asset integrity engineers, guided by an accomplished and involved leadership team with deep expertise, and provides a unique and technical perspective to problem-solving. Our strength lies in pairing our deep technical expertise with a customer-driven approach to deliver innovative solutions to even the most complex challenges. This synergy enables us to systematically analyze data to customize solutions to meet specific needs.