Nested

Apave America•North Salt Lake, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Apave America is seeking an experienced API 510/570/653 Inspector for a full-time, on-site position nested at a client site in Salt Lake City, Utah. The inspector examines pressure-retaining equipment—including tanks, piping, and vessels—to assess mechanical integrity and compliance with applicable API standards and codes. The role includes identifying potential issues, documenting inspection findings, recommending repairs, and certifying regulatory compliance. The position works in field and industrial environments, potentially at multiple job sites in a day, and may involve periodic out-of-town travel. Duties may require work outdoors in varying weather, around production machinery and extreme noise, in confined spaces and at heights, and for extended hours. Employees must wear required safety equipment and meet SPRAT/IRATA certification requirements. Applicants must provide documentation of current or previous certifications and the classroom and/or on-the-job training hours required for certification.

Requirements

At least five years of experience working with API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 certifications.
Current API 510 and API 570 certifications.
Valid driver's license.
Must meet SPRAT/IRATA certification requirements.
Must complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment background checks.
Must be able to provide documentation of current or previous certifications and required classroom and/or on-the-job training hours.
Ability to repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping, and to move and set up inspection equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds per component.
Ability to work extended hours and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat or cold and in or near industrial hazards.
Ability to walk and climb when performing field duties.
Sufficient communication, vision or observational ability, manual dexterity, and personal mobility to perform job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively, and to exhibit sensible and responsible behavior.

Nice To Haves

API 653 certification.
Certifications in NDT methods, including MT, PT, or UTT.

Responsibilities

Inspect pipelines, pressure vessels, storage tanks, and other critical infrastructure for wear, corrosion, cracks, leaks, or other damage.
Perform internal and external inspections in accordance with applicable industry standards, including API 510, API 570, and API 653.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including API, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
Prepare detailed reports documenting defects or non-conformities, photographic evidence, measurements, and corrective-action recommendations.
Identify potential risks and hazards based on inspection findings.
Assess equipment remaining life and recommend maintenance schedules to prevent failures.
Track equipment performance over time and verify that equipment meets operational and safety standards before returning to service.
Supervise NDT methods, such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing, to detect defects.
Interpret NDT results and make recommendations based on findings.
Ensure inspections and assessments follow applicable regulatory standards and safety protocols.
Assist with regulatory audits and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and management to develop inspection schedules and action plans.
Communicate inspection requirements and results to contractors and third-party vendors.
Provide technical advice on repair and maintenance strategies.
Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes, techniques, or technologies to improve efficiency and safety.
Maintain required API certifications and participate in ongoing training.
Conduct inspections according to established quality assurance standards and practices.
Perform additional duties as requested.