QA/QC API Inspector - Austin Industrial (Olin Freeport, Tx)
About The Position
Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced QA/QC API Inspector to be based in Freeport, Texas. The role conducts inspections of equipment, materials, and processes to verify compliance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. It supports safety, reliability, and quality assurance in industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, pipelines, and fabrication facilities. Rope access is a plus. The inspector performs inspections and measurements, evaluates equipment integrity, reviews records, identifies defects and other potentially unsafe conditions, and documents findings and recommendations. The role also coordinates with engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel, and verifies repair, alteration, and testing work. Employees must maintain relevant certifications and knowledge of API codes and industry best practices, and comply with applicable safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Relevant inspection, maintenance, or construction experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
- API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector), API 570 (Piping Inspector), and API 653 (Tank Inspector) certifications/licenses.
- Strong understanding of industry codes and standards, including API, ASME, and ASTM.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documents.
- Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and inspection techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical, mental, environmental, safety, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements, including wearing required PPE.
Nice To Haves
- Rope access experience.
- An associate or technical degree.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections in accordance with applicable API standards, including API 510, 570, and 653.
- Perform visual inspections, oversee non-destructive testing (NDT), and take thickness measurements.
- Evaluate the integrity of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and related equipment.
- Review inspection data, reports, and maintenance records for compliance and accuracy.
- Identify defects, corrosion, mechanical damage, and other conditions that may affect equipment safety and performance.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and site-specific safety protocols.
- Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel to resolve inspection issues.
- Witness and verify repair, alteration, and testing activities.
- Maintain up-to-date certifications and knowledge of API codes and industry best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
