Mechanical Integrity Inspector

Westlake • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Westlake Epoxy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Integrity Inspector to perform and coordinate inspections of fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, pressure relief devices, and aboveground storage tanks. The role plans and schedules inspections in PCMS/IDMS, conducts field inspections, evaluates equipment condition, maintains accurate evergreen Mechanical Integrity and Risk-Based Inspection records, and coordinates contractor inspection activities. The inspector applies technical judgment, attention to detail, and a strong safety mindset to support reliable and compliant plant operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 10 years of relevant Mechanical Integrity, fixed-equipment inspection, or reliability experience with a bachelor's degree, or 20 years of relevant industry experience without a degree.
• Active API 510, API 570, and API 653 certifications required.
• Experience preparing inspection reports, technical recommendations, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field.
• Technical degree or certification in a related field.
• Knowledge of API 571, API 576, and API 580/581 standards.
• Experience with PCMS, SAP, and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.
• AWS CWI certification or welding inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and perform fixed-equipment inspections in accordance with API, ASME, and company standards.
• Maintain Mechanical Integrity and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) data within PCMS/IDMS systems.
• Evaluate inspection results, identify equipment degradation mechanisms, and recommend repairs or corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspection activities with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and third-party contractors.
• Develop and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), repair scopes, and follow-up actions.
• Support turnarounds, outages, and major inspection campaigns.
• Keep Mechanical Integrity documentation, corrosion-monitoring records, and inspection programs current.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve Mechanical Integrity processes and equipment reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED