API Inspector - Predictive Maintenance (Mechanical Integrity)

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The API Inspector supports facility compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements by ensuring the mechanical integrity of process equipment and piping systems. The role develops and carries out preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment condition, including inspections, testing, and necessary repairs to address potential issues before they become critical failures. The inspector performs API-authorized inspections of fixed equipment and piping, assesses their condition, and recommends repairs that meet applicable API, ASME, RAGAGEP, legal, regulatory, and company requirements. The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Inspection personnel to schedule and execute inspections, resolve findings, and develop 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 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 10 years of direct job-related experience; or an associate’s degree and 8 years of direct job-related experience; or a bachelor’s degree and 6 years of direct job-related experience.
At least 10 years of inspection experience, contingent on education.
API Inspector certification in API 510, API 570, or API 653.
Visual and other sensory skills to perform API-compliant equipment inspections.
Technical writing skills for preparing reports.
Ability to make recommendations and complete follow-up activities resulting from inspections.
Ability to ensure inspection, repair, and maintenance activities comply with API 510, API 570, API 653, and other applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

Multiple API Inspector certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform 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 preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment condition, including inspections, testing, and necessary repairs.
Work with Operations, Maintenance, and Inspection personnel to schedule and complete inspections in a timely manner.
Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve inspection findings and establish repair or replacement plans that return equipment and piping to service efficiently and maintain equipment integrity.
Conduct inspection activities to maintain fixed equipment and piping in compliance with applicable requirements and prevent environmental releases or 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 conduct follow-up activities resulting from inspections.
Ensure inspection, repair, and maintenance activities comply with API 510, API 570, API 653, and other applicable regulations.