Asset Integrity Engineers focus on ensuring that an asset will perform its desired function over its life cycle. A constant challenge for AIM engineers is to balance the designing, maintenance and replacement of assets throughout their life cycle, while minimising costs to business in terms of finance, time and resources. AIM engineers are required to conduct many tasks, including: Implement condition and structural health monitoring (CSM) Ensure inspection intervals are not exceeded Perform risk-based inspection (RBI) Conduct life extension studies Perform fitness-for-service reviews Conduct failure investigation studies Monitor and ensure procedures are maintained and implemented Participate in preparation of capital and operating budgets for inspection