Inspector Sr.

Calumet•Shreveport, LA

82d

About The Position

The Senior Inspector provides leadership, direction, and expert oversight to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely maintenance and construction work during turnarounds, capital construction projects, and routine maintenance. The position reports to the Refinery Maintenance & Turnaround Manager and supports refinery fixed-equipment safety and reliability through inspection planning, technical evaluation, recordkeeping, and oversight of repair and construction work. The role develops risk-based inspection plans for piping and fixed equipment in accordance with API 510, API 570, and API 653; evaluates inspection and NDE data; and identifies cost-effective inspection methods and recommendations for repairs, material selection, and other remedial actions. It maintains inspection procedures, records, and the integrity of the PCMS database, and supports welding qualification records and procedures. The Senior Inspector coordinates with Maintenance, Operations, production teams, contractors, and QA/QC representatives. Duties include inspection of fabrication and field work, oversight of contractors during turnarounds and special activities, and planning and approval of temporary repairs. The role may also train and oversee other Inspectors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
National Board of Boilers & Pressure Vessels Inspector (NBIC) certification or API 510 certification.
Experience with VT, UT, PT, and MT inspection and RT film interpretation.
At least 10 years of experience inspecting fixed equipment and piping systems.
Extensive working knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API, and NBIC codes.
Experience with inspection techniques and tools.
Demonstrate Calumet values: Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence.

Nice To Haves

API 653 certification.
API 570 certification.
Familiarity with Ultra pipe.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and reliability of refinery fixed equipment.
Inspect, or arrange inspection of, critical equipment and piping subject to periodic deterioration.
Develop risk-based piping and fixed-equipment inspection plans in accordance with API 510, API 570, and API 653.
Develop methods to identify cost-effective repair recommendations, material selections, and other remedial actions that support long-term reliability.
Select cost-effective inspection techniques to assess the remaining life of refinery equipment reliably.
Interpret and evaluate inspection and NDE data.
Develop and maintain accurate inspection records and files.
Maintain the integrity of the PCMS database, run compliance reports, and flag integrity issues.
Participate in planning temporary repairs and approve their execution.
Develop and maintain fixed-equipment inspection procedures and practices.
Develop and maintain records supporting Calumet welding procedures.
Ensure welder qualifications are current for the techniques used.
Review design and fabrication drawings and perform shop and field inspections to verify conformance to specifications.
Provide technical support to production teams.
Coordinate with Maintenance and Operations to ensure equipment is opened efficiently and inspection and repair reports are available promptly for planning.
Manage the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities.
Independently inspect and monitor repair and construction work to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Review contractor activities and work quality in conjunction with contractor QA/QC representatives.
Train and oversee the work of other Inspectors, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.