API Inspector

Turner IndustriesPort Allen, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Turner Specialty Services is looking for an experienced API Unit Inspector (510/570/653) for work in the Port Allen, LA area. This role will perform duties associated with NDE of materials in accordance to referencing code. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the Site Manager, with close supervision and assigned duties according to specific procedures. The work is checked frequently.

Requirements

  • Must have valid driver's license
  • Must have TWIC card
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • API 510/570/653 Certifications
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug test
  • Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
  • Must be able to pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
  • Must adhere to job site safety requirements as required by the client (e.g., clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots).
  • Must use safety equipment as required by the client (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard).
  • Possess functional knowledge of industry codes and standards such as API 510/570/650/653.
  • Possess a good level of functionality with Plant Conditioning Monitoring System (PCMS) software.
  • Have a practical understanding of Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (FEMI).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as an API Unit Inspector (510/570/653)

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties associated with NDE of materials in accordance with referencing code.
  • Assess all fixed equipment mechanical failures and assist in diagnosing the root cause of failures.
  • Supervise NDE technicians in data collection efforts for the CML program.
  • Plan, schedule, manage data entry for Plant Conditioning Monitoring System (PCMS) software, ensure data quality, and write reports for data filtering.
  • Review and approve mechanical and pipe isometric drawings by 3rd party fabrication and design engineering companies.
  • Review and approve welding and PWHT procedures by 3rd party fabrication and design engineering companies.
  • Assist Chief Inspector with collecting and providing monthly executive summaries of departmental duties and critical KPIs.
  • Create and review turnaround scope with regards to MI requirements and scheduled inspection due dates.
  • Perform turnaround report writing, proofing, and data analysis, including thickness measurement analysis and recommendations.
  • Review and update Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (FEMI) procedures.
  • Supervise other departmental critical surveys to ensure operational security and site reliability.
  • Perform other duties/assignments as required.

Benefits

  • health
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • ADD
  • voluntary life / ADD
  • disability benefits
  • leaves of absence
  • 401k
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • telehealth access
  • employee assistance program
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