902 - API 510/570 Inspectors - Houston, TX - TAR

Apave America•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Apave America is seeking API 510/570 Inspectors for a temporary assignment at a client site in Houston, Texas, with an estimated duration of three weeks. The Inspector conducts visual examinations of pressure-retaining equipment, including tanks, piping, and vessels, to assess mechanical integrity under applicable API standards and codes. The role identifies potential issues, documents findings, recommends repairs, and certifies compliance with industry regulations. The position involves field work in industrial settings, including plant and shop areas, and may require travel out of town or work at multiple job sites in one day. Inspectors work around production machinery and industrial hazards, in varying weather and extreme heat or cold, and may be required to work extended hours. The role requires the ability to work in confined spaces and at heights and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Current API 510 and API 570 certifications.
Valid driver's license.
Must complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment background checks.
Must provide documentation of current or previous certifications and all 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 such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
Ability 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 except when performing non-field duties.
Sufficient communication abilities, vision, and observation skills to perform inspection duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively, and to exhibit sensible and responsible behavior.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in NDT methods such as MT, PT, or UTT.

Responsibilities

Inspect pipelines, pressure vessels, and other critical infrastructure for wear, corrosion, cracks, leaks, and other damage.
Perform internal and external inspections according to applicable industry standards, including API 510 and API 570.
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 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 it meets operational and safety requirements 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 comply with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
Assist with regulatory audits and maintain industry-standard compliance.
Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and management on inspection schedules and action plans.
Communicate inspection requirements and results to contractors and third-party vendors.
Provide technical advice and guidance on repair and maintenance strategies.
Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes, techniques, and technologies.
Maintain API certifications and participate in ongoing training on inspection standards, tools, and technologies.
Conduct inspections in accordance with quality assurance standards and practices.
Perform additional duties as requested.