We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Director of Asset Integrity to lead the strategy, governance, and execution of integrity management programs for boilers, pressure vessels, and high-energy piping systems across a power plant portfolio. This executive-level position ensures long-term reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of critical thermal assets by implementing industry-best practices in inspection, fitness-for-service evaluation, and risk-based integrity management.
Develop and lead the comprehensive Asset Integrity Management (AIM) strategy for boilers and pressure-retaining equipment.
Establish policies, procedures, and standards to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of steam-generating and pressurized systems.
Collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, and operations teams to embed integrity practices into day-to-day operations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations (e.g., ASME Section I & VIII, NBIC, API 510/570/579, B31.1, OSHA).
Direct internal and third-party inspection programs, including internal visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), and hydrostatic testing.
Oversee jurisdictional certifications, insurance inspections, and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
Lead fitness-for-service assessments, damage mechanism analysis (e.g., creep, fatigue, corrosion), and high-energy piping stress evaluations.
Develop and maintain Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs for pressure systems and prioritize maintenance based on risk and condition.
Review and approve engineering assessments, repair methods, rerating evaluations, and remaining life analyses.
Monitor asset health KPIs and recommend improvements to design, materials, water chemistry, and operating conditions.
Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFAs) for boiler and pressure equipment failures and translate learnings into design and maintenance improvements.
Support capital planning, retrofit decisions, and major shutdown scopes with asset condition intelligence.
Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of integrity engineers, inspectors, and reliability specialists.
Provide technical mentoring and promote a strong safety and quality culture within integrity and inspection teams.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in asset integrity practices, inspection technologies, and predictive maintenance tools.
Integrity management of boilers, HRSGs, and pressure vessels
Regulatory compliance with ASME, NBIC, and jurisdictional codes
Risk-based inspection (RBI) and fitness-for-service (FFS) implementation
Failure analysis, remaining life evaluation, and risk mitigation
Technical leadership and asset governance across plant sites
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer designation highly preferred
Certifications (Preferred):
API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector), API 579 (Fitness-for-Service), ASNT Level II/III in NDT methods
NBIC Commissioned Inspector (IS) or Authorized Inspector (AI) credential a plus
OSHA 30, PMP or Six Sigma certification beneficial
Experience:
15+ years of experience in asset integrity or mechanical reliability engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior or director-level role
Extensive background in boiler systems, high-energy piping, and pressure equipment within thermal or industrial power environments
Proven expertise in RBI, NDT program development, and regulatory audits
Skills:
Deep knowledge of pressure boundary damage mechanisms, inspection methods, and repair techniques
Proficiency in FFS software, reliability tools, and inspection data management platforms (e.g., PCMS, SAP, Meridium)
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
High level of technical judgment and risk-based decision-making skills