PEI Inspector

Shell•Norco, LA

About The Position

The PEI Inspector maintains the integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment and fixed assets within assigned operating units. The role monitors equipment condition, evaluates inspection results, identifies integrity risks, and recommends actions to ensure pressure equipment remains safe, compliant, and fit for continued service. As a technical resource in the Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) organization, the inspector works with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. The position supports the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM) program by helping ensure pressure equipment is designed, operated, inspected, repaired, and maintained in line with company requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations. It is primarily field-based and involves significant interaction with operating process units and pressure equipment. The role also participates in departmental duty phone rotations and provides after-hours support as business needs require.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for an employer other than the current employer.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or related industries.
Current API 510 and API 570 certifications.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn technical concepts and integrity management processes quickly.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Ability to recognize limitations of personal knowledge and seek assistance when appropriate.
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence.
Pass required visual qualification testing, including a Jaeger 2 near-vision examination; corrected vision is acceptable.
Ability to climb ladders and structures and work safely at heights; enter and work within confined spaces; obtain medical clearance for supplied-air and cartridge respirator use; bend, squat, sit, crawl, climb, and carry inspection equipment or tools weighing up to 50 pounds; and enter equipment through an 18-inch manway opening.
Ability to work in outdoor industrial environments and support planned and emergent inspection activities.

Nice To Haves

API 653 certification, or the ability to obtain it.
Experience supporting refinery or petrochemical turnarounds and major maintenance events.
Knowledge of pressure equipment inspection programs, mechanical integrity systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of RBI methodologies, corrosion control programs, and applicable API, ASME, and AWS codes and standards.
Experience using IMS or similar inspection management databases.
Knowledge of NDE methods, inspection techniques, and equipment condition assessment.
Understanding of common refinery and petrochemical damage mechanisms.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary PEI representative for assigned operating units and participate in production alignment, reliability, maintenance planning, and turnaround readiness activities.
Ensure pressure equipment is inspected within established intervals and coordinate equipment availability with Operations and Maintenance.
Perform routine, emergent, internal, and external inspections of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, relief devices, and other fixed equipment.
Apply and oversee visual inspections, thickness monitoring, and non-destructive examination (NDE) activities to assess equipment condition and remaining life.
Interpret inspection and NDE data and recommend repair, replacement, modification, mitigation, or continued operation.
Establish renewal thicknesses and evaluate remaining life of pressure equipment in accordance with company and industry standards.
Participate in temporary repair mitigation plans for integrity-related equipment issues and create corrective-action work scopes to support repairs.
Monitor repair progress and verify corrective actions are completed effectively and in accordance with requirements.
Maintain accurate inspection, repair, and equipment-condition records in the Integrity Management System (IMS).
Support Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments, corrosion reviews, turnaround planning, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct routine field surveillance to identify emerging integrity concerns and proactively address reliability threats.
Provide quality-assurance oversight for contract inspection activities within assigned operating areas.
Provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams regarding equipment condition, corrosion concerns, and integrity risks.
Participate in departmental duty phone rotations and provide after-hours support as business needs require.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.
Company pension plan and 401(k) plan.
Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation and up to 11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses.
Some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.
Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Annual performance-related salary increase.
Training and development programs.