Nested

Apave America Inc.•North Salt Lake, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Apave America is seeking an experienced API 510/570/653 Inspector for a full-time, on-site role nested within a client site in the Salt Lake City area. The inspector examines pressure-retaining equipment—including tanks, piping, and vessels—to assess mechanical integrity and compliance with applicable API standards and other industry codes. The role includes identifying potential issues, documenting inspection findings, recommending repairs, and certifying compliance with industry regulations. The position involves fieldwork in industrial environments, potentially across multiple job sites and periodically out of town. Applicants must provide documentation of current or previous certifications and the classroom and/or on-the-job training hours required for certification. Apave America is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

At least five years of experience working with API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 certifications.
API 510 and API 570 certifications are required.
Valid driver’s license.
Must complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment background checks.
Must meet SPRAT/IRATA certification requirements.
Must provide documentation of current or previous certifications and the classroom and/or on-the-job training hours required for certification.
Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75 pounds repeatedly.
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 involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
Ability to move and set up inspection equipment with components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
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 for field duties.
Sufficient speech, hearing, vision, observation, manual dexterity, mobility, and physical reflexes to perform job duties and communicate effectively, 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, and other damage.
Perform internal and external inspections in accordance with applicable API standards, including API 510, API 570, and API 653.
Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards, including API, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA.
Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting defects and non-conformities, photographic evidence, measurements, and recommended corrective actions.
Identify risks and hazards based on inspection findings.
Assess remaining equipment life and recommend maintenance schedules to help prevent failures.
Track equipment performance over time and verify that equipment meets operational and safety standards before returning to service.
Supervise nondestructive testing (NDT), including 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 guidance on repair and maintenance strategies.
Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes, techniques, or technologies to enhance efficiency and safety.
Maintain required API certifications and participate in ongoing training on inspection standards, tools, and technologies.
Ensure inspections meet established quality assurance standards and practices.
Perform additional duties as requested.