Pressure Equipment Integrity Inspector

Motiva•Port Arthur, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) Inspector supports the safe and reliable operation of pressure equipment within assigned production units at Motiva’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. The role provides inspection support for day-to-day operations and turnarounds, assesses equipment condition, and identifies potential damage mechanisms that could affect integrity or reliability. The inspector works closely with Production and other site teams to establish inspection requirements, evaluate equipment issues, and support ongoing mechanical integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Must hold two of the following three API certifications: API 510, API 570, and API 653.
Working knowledge of SAP, IMS (Integrity Management System), and API RBI and S-RBI.
At least 5 years of experience working as an inspector at a refining or petrochemical facility.
Basic math and computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license.
Willing and able to work outdoors in inclement weather, in compact and confined spaces, at heights and on high-elevation grating, and on stairs, with or without accommodation.
Willing and able to use safe lifting techniques to lift 50 pounds from ground to waist level, with or without accommodation.
Willing and able to work in self-contained breathing apparatus.
Willing and able to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends; be on call; and meet callout standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies.
Must support and comply with the company’s drug-free, harassment-free, safety, and diversity and inclusion workplace policies.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assess pressure equipment condition to identify corrosion, deterioration, and other damage mechanisms that could affect integrity, safety, or reliability.
Establish and maintain inspection intervals for pressure vessels, columns, piping, exchangers, and other pressure equipment in assigned units.
Perform and coordinate inspections using appropriate strategies and tools to monitor equipment condition and identify integrity concerns.
Verify that pressure equipment meets applicable design specifications and integrity requirements.
Investigate equipment failures, document findings and known or suspected causes, and recommend mitigations to help prevent recurrence.
Provide inspection and equipment integrity support for planned turnarounds and routine maintenance.
Review inspection data and equipment history to identify developing concerns and support inspection planning.
Participate in operating team meetings, work planning, risk assessments, Management of Change reviews, and other technical review meetings as required.
Collaborate with Production and other site stakeholders to communicate integrity concerns and support follow-up actions.
Maintain inspection records and equipment integrity documentation in applicable systems, including SAP and the Integrity Management System (IMS).
Apply risk-based inspection methodologies, including API RBI and S-RBI, to support inspection strategies and equipment integrity decisions.