API Inspector 510, 570, 653

PROtect•Peoria, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct Mechanical Integrity inspections on vessels, piping, and tanks at ethanol facilities in Peoria, Illinois. Perform non-destructive testing and inspections using applicable methods, codes, standards, equipment, specifications, and procedures. The role includes selecting, preparing, loading, calibrating, and operating testing equipment; identifying material defects; and completing documentation, work orders, and reports thoroughly and on time. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, including following and helping others follow applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; recognizing hazards; and providing instruction to assigned assistants. Inspectors interact professionally with customers and coworkers and may drive Company vehicles. The schedule is flexible but is mainly three weeks traveling to projects across the Midwest followed by one week off. A typical workweek consists of six 10-hour shifts. Per diem is paid for working and travel days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Insurability through PROtect, LLC’s insurance carrier.
Required certifications in API 510, API 570, and API 653.
Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge, or experience.
Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to continue learning and applying skills.
Intermediate mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
Understanding of appropriate tools and equipment and their use.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including clear speaking and writing and active listening.
Ability to work a demanding, flexible schedule involving primarily three weeks of travel to Midwest projects followed by one week off; weekly schedules consist of six 10-hour shifts.
Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability, occasionally with assistance, to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 150 pounds.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle objects, stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in extreme cold and heat, and near hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.
Ability to adapt to frequent, often daily, changes in the work environment.
Professional appearance and conduct, including dressing appropriately for assignments and maintaining good hygiene.
Professional customer interactions and punctual arrival at assignments.
Ability to use logic and reason to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches; make sound decisions; and pay attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and move effectively between tasks.
Visual acuity to see details at close range (within 20 inches), see clearly at 20 feet or more, and observe an area to the sides or above and below while keeping the eyes fixed on a point.

Responsibilities

Conduct Mechanical Integrity inspections on vessels, piping, and tanks at ethanol facilities.
Perform NDT inspections using appropriate methods, including API 510, API 570, API 653, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, leak testing, and visual inspection.
Select, prepare, load, calibrate, and operate equipment used for non-destructive testing.
Identify defects in materials using appropriate testing techniques.
Complete documentation, work orders, and reports according to established protocols and required timeframes.
Drive Company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Follow applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures, and lead others in following them.
Apply safety standards, look out for crew members and other site personnel, recognize hazards, and instruct assigned assistants.
Interact professionally with customers and coworkers.
Monitor equipment or processes using gauges, dials, and other indicators.
Work effectively as part of a team, coordinate actions with others, and provide instruction professionally.
Look for opportunities to improve quality and processes.