Inspector

HF Sinclair Corporation•Artesia, NM

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads and conducts advanced inspection duties and assignments for the Inspection Department under minimal supervision. May direct or lead the work of others and establish policy and practice. Acts as liaison with other departments within the refinery.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of on-the-job experience is required which may include significant time spent as an NDE Technician, Inspector, or in Maintenance.
Experience should include aspects of design, construction, repairs, inspection, or operations of pressure vessels, piping, tanks, and a working familiarity with welding processes.
Ability to lead and direct the work of other associates.
Advanced knowledge of inspection methods and ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company.
Computer program familiarity with MS Office suite and data management programs in use within Inspection Department.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, and with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Supervisory role is preferred.
Certifications in API-510, API-570, API-653, AWS CWI and ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II in RT, UT, MT, PT, VT may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

Ensures mechanical integrity of refinery equipment: performs pressure vessel, piping, boiler, storage tank, and relief device inspections
Ensures company records comply with regulatory requirements and may certify equipment integrity
Maintains historical database for equipment used, to determine corrosion rates, scope of inspections, and frequency modification
Interprets inspection results and analyzes for trending; based on inspection results, writes and prioritizes work for corrective action
Oversees quality assurance program implementation for new construction and repairs or alterations
Coordinates Turnaround Support activities and turnarounds for new construction
Provides guidance to less experienced Inspectors
Approves work of Contracted Inspections and NDE services providers and pneumatic and hydrostatic testing
May make Auto Cad changes for new installation
Issues Equipment Deficiencies and non-conformance reports; may track overdue Inspection Work Requests and/or issue repair recommendations
Develops inspection plans and develops and reviews inspection department procedures
Stands in for Inspection Manager during absence; participates in budgeting process
Monitors mechanics of all piping and perform piping replacements
Performs weld inspections
Participates in vendor surveillance and selection activities, coordinate and administer contracts and develop intensive inspection plans using specialized NDE services
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.