API Inspector, Senior

Audubon Companies•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Senior API Inspector for its team in Bakersfield, California. The role manages conventional and advanced NDE inspection crews on projects, primarily at facilities and terminals in the oil and gas industry. The Senior API Inspector directs crews, verifies that equipment has been inspected in accordance with industry recommended practices—including applicable damage mechanisms—and serves as a direct contact between the client and Audubon management. The role is responsible for safe, successful projects and project profit and loss (P/L), and reports to the Facilities Manager. Travel is required 75% of the time. The position includes conducting API inspections of piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks; supporting project and personnel management; maintaining API certifications and professional development; and contributing to inspection program improvements. The inspector also supports field technicians, report quality assurance, customer relationships, and safe execution of company and client work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 8 years of Facility Integrity experience.
Technical background in NDE methods and procedures.
NDE experience and ASNT TC-1a Level II or equivalent certification in UTT.
Knowledge of applicable advanced NDE methods, including GUL-XB2, AUT, SRUT, PEC, and PA.
Experience in project management functions.
Significant report-writing experience.
Demonstrated capability to perform the responsibilities of an API Inspector.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
Customer management skills and the ability to continually identify ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer and market relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with key customers to identify future needs and position the company to address them.
Ability to ensure delivery of superior solutions to customers.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Able to travel 75% of the time.
Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage conventional and advanced NDE inspection crews on assigned projects.
Direct crews and verify equipment inspections follow industry recommended practices, including consideration of damage mechanisms.
Serve as a direct contact between the client and Audubon management.
Ensure projects are safe and successful while maintaining project P/L.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following company and customer safety standards and procedures.
Travel to client locations and conduct inspections of piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks at facilities and terminals.
Conduct API inspections of piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks.
Maintain API certifications and pursue ongoing development.
Manage projects and personnel successfully.
Contribute to program development and continual improvement of service programs, procedures, and work instructions.
Ensure quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.
Read and interpret drawings, schematics, P&IDs, PFDs, construction documentation, and U1A documents.
Assist other technicians in the field as needed.
Perform basic calculations related to remaining life, next inspection date, and retirement date.
Support and solicit input and feedback from team members at all organizational levels.
Work safely and complete company and client daily safety paperwork.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with Business Development to identify strategic accounts and actively help develop them.
Assist the data group with QA/QC of report deliverables on assigned projects.
Use experience and knowledge to assist peers and other company NDE technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.