PROtect ® LLC
Risk Based Inspection - Operations Director
Houston, TX, USA
Job Description
Posted Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Description
Role Overview
The Director of Risk-Based Inspection will lead the RBI division, ensuring technical excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. This role requires a blend of engineering expertise, business leadership, and client engagement to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective inspection programs. The position is accountable for financial performance, personnel development, and driving innovation in RBI methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Define and execute RBI strategies aligned with client objectives and requirements.
- Develop long-term and optimized mechanical integrity programs, which may include technology and digital transformation.
- Establish KPIs for RBI performance and ensure continuous improvement through data-driven decision‑making.
- Collaborate with internal and external senior leadership to integrate RBI into broader asset management and reliability strategies.
Technical Expertise
- Lead risk assessments using RBI methodologies, including probability and consequence of failure analysis.
- Ensure compliance with API standards (API 510, 570, 653, 580, 581) and other regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee development of inspection plans based on risk prioritization and degradation mechanisms.
- Drive adoption of advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning for RBI optimization.
- Provide technical oversight for corrosion monitoring, Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR); Integrity Operating Windows (IOW); Corrosion Control Documents (CCD); and fitness-for-service evaluations.
Project Management
- Oversee and manage RBI projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Implement project governance frameworks, including risk registers, change management, and stakeholder reporting.
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with client specifications and internal standards.
Business Leadership
- Own financial performance of the RBI division, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Present financial and operational performance to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Establish and refine strategic direction for the RBI division, aligning initiatives with organizational goals and market trends.
- Develop and maintain key partnerships with industry leaders and regulatory bodies to enhance the division's reputation and influence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging operational data and feedback to optimize processes and increase efficiency.
- Champion innovation by identifying and implementing emerging technologies and best practices in risk-based inspection.
Client Engagement & Business Development
- Serve as the primary client interface for RBI services, ensuring satisfaction and long‑term partnerships.
- Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Identify new market opportunities and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, technical forums, and client workshops.
- Lead a team of engineers, inspectors, and analysts, fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence.
- Develop career progression plans and provide mentorship to enhance team capabilities.
- Conduct performance reviews and implement training programs for RBI methodologies and tools.
Requirements
Required Technical Knowledge
- Deep understanding of RBI principles, lifecycle management, and risk quantification.
- Proficiency in RBI software tools (e.g., Meridium, PCMS, API RBI) and data analytics platforms.
- Expertise in damage mechanisms, corrosion control, and advanced NDT techniques.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance (OSHA PSM, EPA) and process safety management.
- Knowledge of digital technologies for RBI and predictive analytics.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in RBI, mechanical integrity, or asset reliability.
- API 580 certification required; additional API certifications (510, 570, 571, 653) highly desirable.
- Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams and business units.
- Strong financial acumen and experience with P&L management.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and decision-making.
- Advanced project management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and client relationship management.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and mentor personnel.
- Business development and negotiation skills.
- HSA/FSA
- HSA Company Match
- 401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
- PTO
- Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
- Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources