Principle Mechanical Integrity Specialist

Air Products • Residence - Louisiana (0924), LA

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About The Position

Air Products is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Specialist to support asset integrity, safety, and reliability across operating facilities. The role leads and coordinates inspection activities for piping systems, tanks, pressure vessels, and fired equipment, and helps maintain high standards of mechanical integrity and reliability.

The specialist performs inspections; coordinates third-party inspection, scaffolding, and insulation contractors; and provides on-call plant support, including for emergency outages. Working with the Mechanical Integrity Program Specialist and partners in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Metallurgy, and external inspection organizations, the role maintains and improves inspection programs and supports facilities during internal and external audits.

The position also supports shutdowns, investigations, inspection technology development, technical reporting, and inspection data management. Travel to remote sites in other states or Canada is required and may reach 50%, depending on schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of field experience in Mechanical Integrity inspection of piping and vessels.
• Experience with inspection and inspection methods for vessels, tanks, and piping.
• API 510 Vessel Inspection Certification.
• API 570 Piping Inspection Certification.
• Working knowledge of basic word processing, email, and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all organizational levels.
• Good organizational skills, ability to work independently when necessary, and ability to lead a crew.
• Ability to work extended hours, including providing night-shift coverage when needed.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment, including climbing ladders and steps, working at elevation and on scaffolding, using manlift-type equipment, and wearing a full-body harness and other PPE.
• Ability to wear supplied-air and air-purifying respiratory protection, including half-face or full-face equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work at a tobacco-free facility where required.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the properties, behaviors, and hazards of the equipment.
• Experience in a petrochemical or industrial gases environment.
• SAP or equivalent CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in internal Mechanical Integrity engineering and safety standards, Mechanical Integrity software, and SAP.
• Build knowledge of external Mechanical Integrity practices and standards, including API, ASME, and NBIC.
• Participate in department and plant safety programs, promote safety rules and regulations, and support environmental compliance.
• Execute field inspections, ensure inspections are properly conducted, document reports, and assess and resolve inspection findings.
• Participate in pressure systems failure investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Develop expertise in inspection technologies for pressurized systems, including Ultrasonic Phased Array and Shear Wave, ACFM, Eddy Current, and radiography.
• Maintain API Inspector certifications.
• Prepare and provide technical inspection reports and enter accurate equipment and inspection information into SAP and Credosoft.
• Provide technical leadership to continuously improve Mechanical Integrity Inspection Programs.
• Participate in planning and executing minor and major shutdowns, providing technical and hands-on support as required.
• Assist with migrating inspection data into Credosoft.
• Travel to remote sites in other states or Canada, with travel potentially reaching 50% depending on schedules.
• Provide on-call support for plant needs, including emergency outages.
• Coordinate third-party inspection, scaffolding, and insulation contractors.
• Support operating facilities during internal and external audits.
• Work collaboratively, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate personal accountability.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core contribution and match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance (AD&D) and supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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