Senior Expert Engineer

Industrial Services & Cybersecurity

At TÜV Rheinland, in the Industry Service & Cybersecurity business unit, we are looking for talents who are ready to help shape the future of the industry and accompany technological progress. Our focus is on digitalization and networking in the industry, as well as the further international expansion of our services in the field of renewable energy and support for major infrastructure projects.

This applies to the functional safety of industrial plants in an era of rapidly increasing interconnectivity of components and machines – the keyword being Operational Technology Security – as well as to energy generation, utilization, and distribution, infrastructure, and network expansion.

Our Core Areas

• Pressure Equipment & Plant Engineering: Inspection, testing, and certification services focusing on pressure equipment such as pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, and piping systems.
• Elevators & Conveyor Technology: Inspection, testing, and certification services for elevators, conveyor belts, escalators, cranes, and machinery.
• Electrical & Building Technology: Evaluation, inspection, testing, and certification services for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Industrial Inspection & Material Testing: Comprehensive inspection and testing services for industrial facilities and their materials.
• Infrastructure & Project Management: Project and construction supervision as well as integrated services for infrastructure projects.
• Energy & Environment: Technical support, certification, and testing for renewable energy and sustainable solutions.
• Cybersecurity & Functional Safety: Testing and certification services for industrial automation, IT, and OT security solutions.

Become part of a team that drives innovation and makes the world safer and more connected. With us, you can apply and expand your knowledge and actively shape the industry of the future – in an environment that fosters learning and diversity.

Job Description

• Lead the strategic planning and framework design of the Asset Integrity Management (AIM) Department from the

ground up.

• Develop and implement AIM policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with industry best practices (API,

ASME, ISO, etc.).

• Design comprehensive workflows for inspection, maintenance, risk-based assessments, and lifecycle asset

management

• Select and implement AIM software/tools to support digital asset tracking, inspection planning, and reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, operations, HSE, and engineering) to integrate AIM processes.

Establish KPIs and reporting systems to measure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of AIM initiatives.

Provide technical leadership in asset risk evaluation and failure mode analysis:

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) studies

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

Process Safety Management (PHA/HAZOP/SIL)

Ensure regulatory compliance with local and international asset integrity standards

Lead integrity assessments and remaining life calculations using computational engineering

Establish and oversee condition monitoring, non-destructive examination (NDE), and inspection data-management programmes to support continuous asset reliability.

Develop corrosion management strategies and integrity operating windows (IOWs) for static and pressurised equipment.

Champion digital transformation in asset integrity, including predictive analytics, digital twins, and autonomous and remote inspection technologies.

Support the company’s activities as an Approved Inspection Authority (AIA), ensuring inspection of pressure equipment complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Pressure Equipment Regulations, and applicable statutory and international requirements

Business Development & Strategic Growth

Support business development initiatives by identifying market trends and client needs in the asset integrity space.

Contribute to proposal development, client presentations, and technical write-ups for tenders or project bids.

Liaise with existing and prospective clients to understand their asset integrity challenges and propose tailored solutions.

Develop and promote new service offerings aligned with AIM best practices.

Build partnerships with vendors and technology providers to enhance service delivery capabilities.

Drive conversion of the asset integrity opportunity pipeline, supporting tenders and proposals for risk-based inspection, integrity assessment, and corrosion evaluation projects.

Any ad hoc tasks as required by Management.

Service Innovation & Partnership Development

Develop and promote new service offerings aligned with TÜV Rheinland's "AIM House" concept:

Management system consulting

Technical consulting (RBI, corrosion control, maintenance optimization)

Performance assurance (inspection, testing, monitoring)

Digital transformation services

Build strategic partnerships with technology vendors and software providers

Collaborate with international TÜV Rheinland AIM centres of excellence

Knowledge Transfer & Training

Develop AIM training programs and competency frameworks

Conduct technical training for clients and internal teams

Support knowledge transfer initiatives across TÜV Rheinland's global network

Represent TÜV Rheinland at industry conferences and technical committees

Any ad hoc tasks as requested by Management

Work Experience

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in asset integrity, inspection engineering, or reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AIM standards and frameworks (e.g., API 580/581, ISO 55000, ASME codes).
• Proven experience in designing or leading AIM systems or departments.
• Familiarity with asset integrity software (e.g., Meridium, Antea, Visions, SAP PM, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical report writing skills.
• Strong business acumen and exposure to client-facing roles or proposal development.
• Professional certifications (e.g., API 510, 570, 653, or CMRP) are an advantage.
• Experience working in power, oil & gas, energy, petrochemicals, or heavy industry environments.
• Familiarity with digital transformation trends in asset management (e.g., digital twins, predictive analytics).
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation in asset management
• Experience with predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring

Benefits

• Positive working atmosphere: Isn't it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Here's the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
• Employee events: Building. Memories. Together. Various events for employees await you!
• Flexible working hours: Balancing your private and professional life is not always easy: family matters, personal needs, transport or simply your own energy cycle - our flexible working hours support you in this!
• Experienced and international teams: We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
• Employee training and development: We live ‘Just right’ as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!