JOB SUMMARY:

The API inspector supports mechanical Integrity compliance by performing various types of NDE inspections on fixed equipment and piping in a chemical plant. The position will require self-directed initiative working with API qualified contractors through day-to-day scheduled jobs, work orders, strategic planning, and administrative tasks. This role will also be expected to perform day-to-day scheduled inspections, not just delegate work. Responsible for site-required API inspection of equipment and piping, including managing & changing inspection frequencies based on current inspection results. Provide field-level support for reliability efforts, innovation, and continuous improvement. Also, this position creates repair plans/recommendations and maintains inspection records via SAP or other database systems, as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of experience in inspection and repair of stationary equipment and piping in the chemical, oil and gas, and/or food and beverage industries.
• Must have and maintain the American Petroleum Institute certifications (API) in 510/570/653 or in progress of obtaining one. Must be able to provide valid certifications prior to employment or proof of current progress working towards certification.
• Self-directed drive assisting supporting the day-to-day operations for 1-5 employees.

Preferred:

• Certified weld instructor (CWI) certification is a plus.
• Large chemical plant manufacturing environment with experience in PSM and GMP requirements.
• Experience in using scissor lift, JLG, and other similar equipment for inspection needs.
• Preventative / predictive maintenance knowledge of chemical equipment & piping.
• Associate degree or experience in mechanical engineering & technology, two years’ experience in construction, repair, inspection of stationary equipment and piping.
• Five to seven Yrs experience in API in 510/570/653.
• CMMS experience, preferably SAP

KNOWLEDGE/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

• Must have a broad knowledge base relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, and alteration of pressure vessels.
• Must have a broad knowledge base relating to pressure safety devices.
• Demonstrate positive, proactive leadership and teamwork behaviors.
• Achieve significant improvement in safety, cost, efficiency, and employee goals.
• SAP, and Microsoft office experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with facts and figures along with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate. Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Work collaboratively with multiple diverse stakeholders, including Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, Stores, Accounting, Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, Site Leadership Team, Manufacturing Support Services, etc. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Be able to lift 60 lbs., walk, sit, squat, bend, push/pull with arms/legs, body, reach overhead, stoop.
• Be able to climb into confined spaces, high platforms, tight areas for required inspections.
• Available for flexible hours and overtime as required to support Maintenance activities including shutdown both planned and un-planned.
• The process problems include dealing with the technical difficulties of corrosive and hazardous chemicals and operating temperatures up to 2400°F.
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• Ensure compliance with Kensing, federal, state, and local codes and requirements such as: OSHA CFR 1910.119, API 510, API 570, API 653, API 579, ANSI B31.1, ANSI B31.3, ANSI B31.5, ASME B31G, NBIC NB23, CWI and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform nondestructive inspections including Visual Inspections (VT), Ultrasonic Thickness (UT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) on piping, atmospheric vessels, and pressure vessels.
• Analyze and authenticate inspection results for: Completeness and accuracy of inspection and results, minimum wall thickness, corrosion rates for predicting remaining life, additional types or extent of NDT testing, and disposition of report based upon findings.
• Generate inspection reports detailing the equipment identifier, the name of the inspector(s), date of the inspection, type of inspection, the description results of inspections and recommended re-inspection frequencies.
• Provide technical input for appropriate inspection techniques based upon expected damage mechanisms, such as corrosion, fatigue, stress cracking and required analyses.
• Provide technical repair plans and techniques and procedures on tanks, vessels, reactors and plant piping systems.
• Support failure analysis and problem-solving activities in plants to resolve short- and long-term problems.
• Provide technical input to welding techniques, welding procedures, quality control, and weld inspection techniques.
• Oversee 3rd party inspectors performing advanced and specialized inspection techniques, such as B Scans, C Scans, Guided Wave Technology, Digital Radiography, etc. via CWI techniques.
• Satisfy special requests for equipment/piping inspection and/or witnessed acceptance testing on and off-site as necessary.
• Support Capital Projects by performing offsite and onsite inspections of process equipment such as heat exchangers, tanks, and other fabricated equipment, to ensure that proper engineering specifications are followed and accurately constructed including dimensions, nozzle orientation, lining integrity, pressure, etc.
• Adhere to all GMP Standards/Requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.