API Inspector - Predictive Maintenance (Mechanical Integrity)
About The Position
The API Inspector supports facility compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements by helping ensure the mechanical integrity of process equipment and piping systems. The role develops and executes preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment condition, including inspections, testing, and necessary repairs to address potential issues before they become critical failures. The inspector conducts API-authorized inspections of fixed equipment and piping, assesses their condition, and recommends repairs to restore safe operating conditions and meet applicable API, ASME, and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). The role works with Operations, Maintenance, and Inspection personnel to complete inspections on schedule, resolve findings, and establish efficient repair or replacement plans that return equipment and piping to service while maintaining integrity. The position also supports environmental stewardship by maintaining fixed equipment and piping in compliance with applicable laws and regulations to prevent releases and emissions. It promotes cleanliness and order through the Total House Keeping Maintenance program, including the Nothing Touch Ground and No Visual Pollution programs, with the goal of maintaining the plant in like-new condition.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 10 years of direct job-related experience; or an associate’s degree and at least 8 years of direct job-related experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of direct job-related experience.
- At least 10 years of inspection experience, contingent on education.
- Required API Inspector certification in API 510, API 570, or API 653.
- Ability to apply visual observation and other senses to conduct API-compliant equipment inspections.
- Technical writing skills for preparing reports.
- Ability to make recommendations and complete follow-up activities resulting from inspections.
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with API 510, API 570, API 653, and other applicable regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Multiple API Inspector certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide API-authorized inspections of fixed equipment and piping in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, company safety and health requirements, and RAGAGEP.
- Determine the condition of equipment and piping and recommend repairs needed to restore safe operating conditions and achieve regulatory compliance.
- Develop and execute condition-based preventive maintenance schedules, including inspections, testing, and necessary repairs.
- Work with Operations, Maintenance, and Inspection personnel to complete inspections on schedule and resolve inspection findings.
- Establish effective repair or replacement plans to return equipment and piping to service while maintaining integrity.
- Maintain fixed equipment and piping in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements to prevent releases and emissions.
- Promote cleanliness and order through the Total House Keeping Maintenance program, including the Nothing Touch Ground and No Visual Pollution programs.
- Prepare technical inspection reports and perform follow-up activities arising from inspections.
- Ensure inspection, repair, and maintenance activities comply with API 510, API 570, API 653, and other applicable regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
