Asset Integrity Engineer
Date Posted: February 4, 2026
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Location: Damietta, Egypt
Duration: Full-time
Position Summary
The Asset Integrity Engineer is responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and fitness-for-service of all static plant assets through structured inspection programs and best-in-class asset integrity practices. The role supports safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation by minimizing the likelihood of static equipment failure, extending asset life, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, engineering codes, and Responsible Care standards.
Position Responsibilities
- Execute and manage daily, weekly, monthly, and campaign-based inspection activities using structured inspection systems and approved procedures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain risk-based inspection (RBI) programs for static equipment to ensure integrity, fitness-for-service, and optimized inspection intervals.
- Review and update inspection programs in line with applicable codes, standards, vendor recommendations, and company best practices.
- Ensure all assets operate within their design envelope and Integrity Operating Windows (IOW), recording excursions and proposing corrective actions.
- Plan and execute inspection activities for plant shutdowns and turnarounds in coordination with Planning and the Asset Integrity Supervisor.
- Ensure repairs, welding, and modifications are designed, executed, and tested in accordance with accepted engineering standards, including development of procedures and ITPs.
- Define, review, and manage contractor scopes of work (SOW) and RC requirements to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution.
- Supervise and evaluate contractor performance, implementing corrective actions and optimizing manpower utilization.
- Ensure contractors are trained, equipped, and aligned with Methanex culture, safety standards, and performance expectations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, OEMs, and service providers to ensure timely support and competitive commercial outcomes.
- Ensure inspection plans, reports, findings, action tracking, and asset records are accurately maintained within CMMS systems (MAXIMO / RBI upon readiness).
- Maintain complete and traceable records for inspections, repairs, modifications, corrosion monitoring, and integrity assessments.
- Establish performance measurement systems to track integrity risks, overdue inspections, corrective actions, leaks, and PSV performance.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for all integrity-related improvements and modifications.
- Participate in HAZOP studies, RCA/RCFA investigations, and ensure effective action plans are implemented.
- Oversee corrosion monitoring, analysis, prevention programs, cathodic protection systems, and coating maintenance plans.
- Ensure new and modified equipment complies with company, regulatory, and inspection code requirements.
- Act as a Methanex ambassador by demonstrating company values, professionalism, and Responsible Care leadership.
- Comply fully with site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, PPE requirements, and all RC initiatives.
Position Qualifications
Education
-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
Experience
-Minimum 5 years of experience in static equipment asset integrity within methanol, petrochemical, refinery, or major oil & gas facilities.
-Proven experience supporting plant shutdowns and turnarounds (TARs).
-Strong exposure to inspection activities in large-scale industrial projects.
Certifications & Training
-API certifications (minimum of two).
-Certified CWI or CSWIP is preferred.
-Additional certifications such as IWE, NACE, or LEEA are preferred.
Technical & Professional Competencies
-Strong knowledge of inspection codes, standards, RBI methodologies, and integrity management systems.
-Experience with CMMS and asset integrity software tools.
-Strong contractor management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
-Demonstrated commitment to safety, Responsible Care, and continuous improvement.
Apply for Asset Integrity Engineer
At Methanex, we believe that having a diverse team and an inclusive workplace creates a better culture, better decisions and a better company. We are committed to a diverse organization that values different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs.