Francis Jomi

• Led Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs for pipeline networks, pressure vessels, tanks, and piping systems, applying API 580 methodologies to optimize inspection intervals, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve asset reliability.
• Directed a team of 35 engineers, inspectors, analysts, and integrity specialists, ensuring RBI workflows, integrity assessments, and inspection activities were effectively integrated into maintenance, turnaround, and shutdown programs.
• Developed and implemented Pipeline RBI methodologies aligned with Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) objectives, supporting risk-based decision-making and long-term asset lifecycle management.
• Conducted comprehensive RBI assessments including Probability of Failure (PoF), Consequence of Failure (CoF), threat assessments, damage mechanism reviews, corrosion studies, degradation evaluations, and remaining life calculations for pipeline and stationary assets.
• Developed risk-based inspection and integrity management plans for pipeline systems, static equipment, and piping assets based on threat susceptibility, asset criticality, and business risk.
• Developed integrity strategies incorporating corrosion loop mapping, corrosion circuit development, wall thickness trending, corrosion rate calculations, degradation analysis, and risk-ranking methodologies.
• Conducted pipeline integrity assessments utilizing In-Line Inspection (ILI), cathodic protection surveys, hydrotest records, SCADA data, GIS records, corrosion monitoring databases, excavation findings, and field inspection results.
• Evaluated pipeline threats including internal corrosion, external corrosion, SCC, erosion, mechanical damage, manufacturing defects, geotechnical threats, third-party damage, and operational threats.
• Reviewed and analyzed ILI anomalies including metal loss features, dents, crack indications, strain features, corrosion growth trends, and geometric deformations to support integrity assessments and repair prioritization.
• Performed corrosion growth analysis, anomaly assessments, remaining strength calculations, defect evaluations, and remaining life assessments to support integrity dig planning and mitigation activities.
• Conducted threat assessments and risk reviews for pipeline systems, identifying high-risk segments and recommending mitigation measures to reduce likelihood of failure.
• Developed risk rankings, integrity registers, threat registers, and mitigation roadmaps to support risk-informed integrity management decisions.
• Facilitated RBI workshops and threat review sessions with operations, maintenance, inspection, corrosion, and integrity teams to validate degradation mechanisms and inspection strategies.
• Established inspection and monitoring strategies for High Consequence Areas (HCAs) and critical pipeline assets using risk-based methodologies.
• Evaluated corrosion control program effectiveness through assessment of cathodic protection performance, corrosion monitoring data, inhibitor performance, and field inspection findings.
• Supported integrity verification activities by validating pipeline anomalies against excavation findings, field inspections, NDE results, and engineering assessments.
• Coordinated RBI-driven inspection scopes, integrity digs, mitigation activities, and repair campaigns during maintenance programs, turnarounds, and shutdowns.
• Supported defect disposition activities through engineering evaluation of anomalies, degradation rates, and repair criteria to support repair, replacement, or continued operation decisions.
• Performed Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments and remaining life evaluations to support repair, replacement, rerating, and continued operation decisions.
• Prepared engineering justifications supporting inspection interval optimization, repair prioritization, integrity dig selection, and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Supported pipeline feature management activities including anomaly tracking, repair status monitoring, reassessment planning, and closure verification.
• Conducted periodic reassessment of pipeline risk profiles using updated ILI results, inspection findings, operational history, and threat assessment outcomes.
• Supported annual integrity management planning by integrating RBI findings, ILI assessments, corrosion growth projections, threat evaluations, and mitigation actions into long-term asset management strategies.
• Developed integrity dashboards, asset health reports, RBI summaries, risk matrices, and management presentations to support maintenance prioritization and risk-informed decision-making.
• Established and monitored integrity KPIs to evaluate inspection effectiveness, corrosion performance, risk reduction initiatives, and overall asset health.
• Participated in root cause investigations involving corrosion-related failures, leaks, integrity events, equipment failures, and reliability concerns, identifying corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborated with integrity engineers, inspection personnel, corrosion specialists, reliability engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel to execute risk-based integrity strategies.
• Cultivated strong client relationships through technical consultations, integrity reviews, RBI workshops, and strategic recommendations focused on improving reliability and reducing operational risk.
• Supported development, maintenance, and enhancement of Pipeline Integrity Management Plans (IMPs) and Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) programs.
• Led validation planning and execution for Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) releases, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring compliance with business requirements and functional specifications.
• Developed and executed Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols to verify system functionality, performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with integrity engineers, corrosion specialists, field personnel, and operations teams to validate integrity workflows, dashboards, threat assessment modules, and reporting functionality.
• Conducted detailed data integrity assurance activities to verify that information imported from ILI tools, GIS platforms, SCADA systems, corrosion databases, and external integrity sources was accurately mapped, transformed, validated, and stored.
• Performed routine audits and reconciliation exercises to identify data drift, duplicate records, mapping inconsistencies, data corruption issues, and missing integrity records.
• Validated risk assessment algorithms, corrosion growth models, anomaly assessment methodologies, and remaining life calculations by comparing PIMS outputs against engineering calculations and field-verified data.
• Calibrated risk models and degradation calculations to improve confidence in integrity evaluations, maintenance planning, and repair prioritization decisions.
• Supported validation of HCA analyses, repair schedules, threat assessment outputs, feature management workflows, and integrity reporting modules within PIMS.
• Implemented and maintained formal change management and change control processes for PIMS upgrades, software releases, workflow enhancements, and configuration modifications.
• Planned and executed regression testing activities to ensure system changes did not impact historical integrity records, inspection histories, risk rankings, feature data, or reporting outputs.
• Validated interfaces and data exchanges between PIMS and external applications including GIS platforms, risk modeling tools, ERP systems, maintenance management applications, and inspection databases.
• Ensured seamless interoperability between integrity management platforms while maintaining data quality, traceability, consistency, and auditability.
• Maintained strict version control procedures and verified backup and disaster recovery processes to ensure data protection, system recoverability, and business continuity.
• Supported master data governance activities involving asset hierarchies, integrity records, feature databases, inspection histories, repair schedules, and risk assessment data.
• Ensured full regulatory traceability of integrity decisions by maintaining auditable links between source inspection data, engineering evaluations, risk assessments, repair recommendations, and management actions.
• Supported compliance with PHMSA, CER, and client-specific Pipeline Integrity Management requirements through rigorous validation, engineering reviews, documentation, and system verification activities.
• Developed and maintained validation reports, qualification protocols, test scripts, SOPs, work instructions, user manuals, and technical documentation supporting quality audits and regulatory reviews.
• Prepared integrity review packages summarizing asset condition, key threats, risk rankings, mitigation progress, repair recommendations, and integrity program effectiveness.
• Supported asset life extension initiatives through degradation assessments, corrosion growth evaluations, risk reviews, and long-term integrity forecasting.
• Analyzed large integrity datasets to identify emerging degradation trends, recurring threats, data quality issues, and opportunities for proactive risk mitigation.
• Collaborated with software developers, GIS specialists, data analysts, and integrity engineers to enhance PIMS functionality, data quality controls, reporting capabilities, and user experience.
• Supported internal audits, management reviews, and regulatory inspections by providing traceable records, validation evidence, engineering assessments, and technical justifications for integrity decisions.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening Pipeline Integrity Management System performance, improving risk assessment accuracy, enhancing data governance, and increasing confidence in pipeline integrity management decisions.

• Led Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs for pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems, prioritizing inspection activities based on risk ranking, asset criticality, operational impact, and business requirements.
• Developed and implemented Pipeline RBI methodologies aligned with API 580/581 principles, supporting Pipeline Integrity Management (PIM) objectives and long-term asset reliability.
• Directed Mechanical Integrity and RBI initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with company standards, industry requirements, and integrity management objectives.
• Managed and mentored multidisciplinary teams of engineers, inspectors, corrosion specialists, and analysts, providing technical guidance on RBI assessments, damage mechanism reviews, and integrity management activities.
• Conducted comprehensive RBI assessments including Probability of Failure (PoF), Consequence of Failure (CoF), threat assessments, damage mechanism reviews, risk ranking, and remaining life evaluations for pipeline and stationary assets.
• Developed risk-based inspection and integrity management plans for pipelines, piping systems, and pressure equipment to optimize inspection intervals, resource utilization, and maintenance strategies.
• Performed corrosion loop mapping, corrosion circuit development, corrosion rate calculations, wall thickness trending, and degradation assessments to support integrity decision-making.
• Evaluated pipeline integrity threats including internal corrosion, external corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), erosion, mechanical damage, manufacturing defects, geotechnical threats, and third-party damage.
• Conducted pipeline risk assessments utilizing In-Line Inspection (ILI), cathodic protection surveys, hydrotest records, corrosion monitoring data, excavation findings, and field inspections.
• Reviewed and analyzed ILI feature data, metal loss anomalies, crack indications, dents, strain features, corrosion growth trends, and geometric deformations to support integrity assessments and repair prioritization.
• Performed anomaly assessments, corrosion growth analysis, remaining strength calculations, and defect evaluations to support integrity dig planning and repair decisions.
• Supported integrity verification activities by validating pipeline anomalies against field findings, excavation results, and inspection records.
• Facilitated Pipeline RBI workshops with operations, inspection, corrosion, and integrity teams to validate threat identification, risk rankings, and mitigation strategies.
• Developed threat mitigation plans and risk reduction strategies for high-risk pipeline segments based on integrity assessment outcomes.
• Performed Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments and remaining life evaluations to support repair, replacement, rerating, and continued operation decisions.
• Established inspection and monitoring strategies for High Consequence Areas (HCAs) and critical pipeline assets using risk-based methodologies.
• Supported Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) activities through integrity data analysis, feature management, risk ranking, engineering assessment reviews, and integrity reporting.
• Conducted inspection effectiveness reviews using ILI findings, field inspection data, corrosion growth trends, and historical integrity records to validate RBI assumptions.
• Assessed pipeline defects against integrity criteria and remaining strength methodologies to support repair prioritization and operational decision-making.
• Performed risk revalidation activities following inspections, repairs, integrity digs, and operating condition changes to ensure accurate asset risk profiles.
• Supported compliance with API 1160, ASME B31.8S, and client-specific Pipeline Integrity Management requirements through risk assessments and engineering evaluations.
• Evaluated corrosion monitoring program effectiveness through analysis of coupon data, corrosion probes, chemical treatment performance, and inspection findings.
• Established inspection and monitoring plans for critical pipeline segments based on degradation history, threat susceptibility, and business risk.
• Coordinated RBI-driven inspection scopes, integrity digs, and mitigation activities during shutdowns and maintenance campaigns.
• Collaborated with pipeline integrity, corrosion, reliability, operations, and inspection teams to evaluate threats and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Developed integrity dashboards, risk registers, repair plans, and asset health reports to support integrity management and maintenance prioritization.
• Participated in root cause investigations involving leaks, corrosion-related failures, integrity events, and reliability concerns.
• Supported asset life extension initiatives through integrity assessments, corrosion growth evaluations, and long-term degradation forecasting.
• Maintained integrity documentation, regulatory records, RBI studies, anomaly assessments, and engineering evaluations to support audits and compliance reviews.
• Supported annual integrity management planning by integrating RBI findings, ILI results, corrosion growth projections, and threat assessments into long-term maintenance strategies.

2020–2024: On-site Assignment at ExxonMobil, USA

• Led Pipeline RBI assessments and integrity evaluations for pipeline networks, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping systems across multiple operating facilities.
• Conducted pipeline threat assessments utilizing ILI data, corrosion monitoring records, hydrotest reports, cathodic protection surveys, excavation findings, and field inspection results.
• Reviewed and assessed ILI features including metal loss anomalies, SCC indications, dents, crack-like defects, corrosion growth trends, and geometric anomalies to support repair prioritization and integrity management decisions.
• Performed corrosion growth analysis, anomaly assessment, remaining strength evaluations, and remaining life assessments to support integrity dig planning and mitigation activities.
• Developed risk rankings and integrity management plans for pipeline systems based on threat susceptibility, defect severity, likelihood of failure, and consequence of failure.
• Supported Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) initiatives through data validation, integrity reporting, feature management, engineering reviews, and risk assessment activities.
• Assisted in developing threat mitigation strategies for corrosion, SCC, mechanical damage, manufacturing defects, and external interference threats.
• Participated in Pipeline RBI reviews and integrity assessment workshops to validate threat identification, risk rankings, and inspection strategies.
• Supported integrity dig selection and repair prioritization through evaluation of ILI features, corrosion growth projections, excavation findings, and risk rankings.
• Performed pipeline feature assessments and engineering evaluations to support decisions regarding monitoring, repair, replacement, and continued operation.
• Assisted in development and periodic updating of integrity management plans by incorporating ILI assessments, threat evaluations, inspection findings, and mitigation activities.
• Reviewed historical integrity data, excavation results, and inspection records to validate degradation assumptions and improve risk assessment accuracy.
• Coordinated integrity-driven inspection programs, anomaly validation activities, mitigation plans, and repair campaigns to maintain pipeline safety and reliability.
• Collaborated with integrity engineers, corrosion specialists, inspection personnel, reliability engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel to execute risk-based integrity strategies.
• Supported Management of Change (MOC) reviews by evaluating the integrity impact of operating condition changes, process modifications, and equipment upgrades.
• Developed integrity dashboards, risk registers, asset health reports, threat assessment summaries, repair recommendations, and technical presentations for management review.
• Worked closely with operations and maintenance teams to ensure timely execution of RBI recommendations, anomaly investigations, and mitigation actions.
• Participated in investigations of corrosion incidents, leaks, equipment degradation events, and reliability concerns to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensured compliance with Pipeline Integrity Management requirements through detailed documentation, engineering assessments, risk evaluations, and integrity reviews.
• Supported integrity audits and management reviews by providing technical justification for inspection strategies, risk rankings, mitigation plans, and maintenance recommendations.
• Contributed to continuous improvement of Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS) processes, data quality, integrity reporting, risk assessment methodologies, and overall asset reliability.

• Executed API 510 pressure vessel inspections and API 570 piping inspections, evaluating asset condition, degradation mechanisms, and code compliance for continued safe operation.
• Performed internal, external, and on-stream inspections of pressure vessels, piping systems, pipelines, and associated pressure-retaining equipment in accordance with API 510, API 570, and applicable ASME requirements.
• Conducted RBI-based corrosion loop reviews, corrosion circuit assessments, and field line walkdowns to validate damage mechanisms, inspection coverage, monitoring effectiveness, and asset integrity risks.
• Applied API 580 RBI methodologies to pressure vessels and piping systems, supporting Probability of Failure (PoF) and Consequence of Failure (CoF) assessments to optimize inspection intervals and inspection effectiveness.
• Supported RBI assessments through collection and evaluation of inspection histories, corrosion rates, process conditions, operating parameters, and historical degradation trends.
• Conducted Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR) in accordance with API 571, identifying applicable corrosion, erosion, fatigue, cracking, and other degradation mechanisms affecting equipment integrity.
• Performed circuitization studies and established Thickness Monitoring Locations (TMLs) to enhance corrosion monitoring effectiveness and improve inspection coverage.
• Assessed pressure vessels, piping systems, and pressure-retaining components for suitability for continued service through condition assessments, remaining life evaluations, and integrity reviews.
• Conducted condition assessments of aging assets by reviewing corrosion allowances, retirement thickness limits, inspection histories, and operating conditions to determine equipment serviceability.
• Coordinated and supervised Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) surveys for pipelines, pressure vessels, and piping systems, verifying inspection quality and evaluating asset remaining life.
• Witnessed and monitored NDT activities including UT, RT, MT, PT, PMI, and hardness testing, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Evaluated inspection findings, corrosion monitoring data, and thickness measurements to identify active degradation mechanisms and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitored corrosion rates, wall loss trends, and equipment deterioration to support remaining life calculations, integrity assessments, and inspection interval recommendations.
• Assessed piping circuits for corrosion under insulation (CUI), internal corrosion, external corrosion, erosion, localized thinning, vibration-induced damage, and other integrity threats.
• Supported corrosion management programs through evaluation of corrosion monitoring data, process conditions, inspection findings, and degradation trends.
• Established inspection priorities for critical equipment based on risk ranking, degradation susceptibility, operational importance, and consequence of failure.
• Assisted in risk assessments by evaluating equipment criticality, degradation rates, historical performance, and operational risks associated with pressure equipment.
• Reviewed vessel internals, nozzles, welds, pressure boundaries, supports, and attachments to identify integrity concerns and recommend mitigation measures.
• Evaluated pressure equipment operating in corrosive, erosive, high-temperature, and cyclic service environments, identifying degradation risks and inspection requirements.
• Supported Fitness-for-Service (FFS) evaluations by providing inspection findings, degradation assessments, corrosion trends, and remaining life data for engineering review.
• Reviewed inspection reports, NDT records, thickness data, isometric drawings, P&IDs, piping specifications, and engineering documentation to ensure technical accuracy and code compliance.
• Conducted field verification of piping systems against engineering drawings and process documentation to maintain asset data accuracy and inspection traceability.
• Assisted in development of inspection work packs, risk-based inspection plans, repair recommendations, and integrity-focused maintenance strategies.
• Supported turnaround and shutdown planning activities by identifying high-risk equipment, developing inspection scopes, and prioritizing repairs based on integrity risk.
• Coordinated inspection activities during shutdowns, turnarounds, and preventive maintenance campaigns, ensuring efficient execution with minimal operational disruption.
• Collaborated with operations, maintenance, reliability, process, and corrosion engineering teams to identify degradation mechanisms and implement mitigation strategies.
• Participated in Management of Change (MOC) reviews to assess the impact of process modifications and operating changes on equipment integrity and inspection requirements.
• Supported defect assessment and repair planning activities through evaluation of corrosion damage, crack indications, localized thinning, and mechanical deterioration.
• Verified repairs and alterations complied with API, ASME, and client-specific requirements prior to equipment return-to-service.
• Participated in root cause investigations of piping failures, vessel deterioration, corrosion incidents, leaks, and recurring integrity concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyzed recurring degradation and failure patterns to identify underlying causes and recommend long-term reliability improvements.
• Prepared technical inspection summaries, integrity assessment reports, risk evaluations, and maintenance recommendations for engineering and management review.
• Maintained inspection databases, NDT records, corrosion monitoring systems, and integrity documentation to support audits, regulatory reviews, and client requirements.
• Assisted in developing asset integrity and inspection databases, ensuring inspection histories, corrosion records, NDT findings, and equipment condition data remained accurate, traceable, and audit-ready.
• Monitored contractor inspection and NDT activities, ensuring adherence to approved procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Supported implementation of mechanical integrity programs by integrating inspection findings, RBI recommendations, and degradation assessments into maintenance planning and risk mitigation activities.
• Reviewed inspection data against minimum required thickness (MRT), corrosion allowances, and design conditions to determine fitness for continued operation.
• Conducted corrosion risk assessments and integrity reviews to identify vulnerable equipment and establish proactive inspection and monitoring strategies.
• Evaluated temporary and permanent repair solutions to ensure safe operation while maintaining compliance with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Developed equipment integrity status reports and inspection dashboards highlighting asset condition, key risks, recommended actions, and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Supported asset life extension initiatives through degradation assessments, corrosion trend analysis, remaining life calculations, and integrity evaluations.
• Assisted in implementation of inspection quality assurance processes to improve consistency, accuracy, and technical rigor across inspection and NDT activities.
• Served as a key liaison between inspection, maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure timely resolution of integrity concerns and effective implementation of corrective actions.