Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Linde Inc. Mechanical Integrity Engineer Nederland, TX, United States | req31848 What you will enjoy doing You will develop, implement, and maintain the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and related equipment. Plan, coordinate, and oversee equipment inspections, including NDT, visual inspections, pressure testing, and thickness measurements, ensuring compliance with inspection schedules and applicable API, ASME, OSHA, and company standards. Analyze inspection and asset integrity data to evaluate corrosion, material degradation, wear rates, remaining life, and equipment performance; identify trends, risks, and opportunities for reliability improvements. Maintain comprehensive mechanical integrity documentation, including inspection records, repair histories, certifications, asset assessments, and CMMS data to support audits, regulatory compliance, and operational decision‑making. Partner with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to plan and execute repairs, modifications, upgrades, and replacement strategies that improve equipment reliability, availability, and service life. Recommend and validate repair methods, material selections, and engineering solutions while monitoring repair quality and ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and standards. Prepare technical reports and integrity assessments on equipment condition, performance, risks, and asset management activities for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with regulatory agencies, auditors, and third‑party inspectors to support inspections, certifications, and compliance reviews. Provide technical leadership, training, and guidance on mechanical integrity programs, inspection methodologies, reliability practices, and industry best practices. Lead or support incident investigations, failure analyses, and root‑cause assessments; develop corrective and preventive actions to strengthen asset reliability and process safety. Drive continuous improvement through condition monitoring, predictive maintenance technologies, emerging industry practices, and cost‑effective solutions that enhance safety, compliance, and operational performance. What makes you great You have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or related Engineering discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical integrity, asset integrity, inspection, reliability, or related engineering roles within an industrial environment. API certification required/preferred (API 510, API 570, and/or API 653). Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME, ANSI, API, and OSHA requirements. You have experience with non‑destructive examination (NDE/NDT) methods and techniques supporting mechanical integrity programs. Project management experience, including PMP certification or demonstrated success leading capital, maintenance, or integrity-related projects. Proven ability to evaluate equipment condition, corrosion mechanisms, fitness‑for‑service, and risk‑based inspection programs. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams. What we offer you! Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Health, dental, disability, and life insurance Paid holidays and vacation 401(k) matching Pension benefits Employee discount program Opportunities for educational and professional growth All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr Linde Corporate