Principle Mechanical Integrity Specialist

Air Products • Residence - Texas (0942), TX

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About The Position

Air Products is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Specialist to support asset integrity, safety, and the reliability of critical equipment 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 support for plant needs, including emergency outages. Working with the Mechanical Integrity Program Specialist, the role maintains and improves inspection programs and supports facilities during internal and external audits. Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Metallurgy, and external inspection partners is essential.

The position includes field inspection work, technical reporting and documentation, participation in investigations and shutdowns, and travel to remote sites in other states or Canada. Travel varies with schedules and may reach 50%.

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 clear, effective communication at all organizational levels.
• Good organizational skills, ability to work alone if 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 at elevations, accessing scaffolding and manlift-type equipment, and wearing PPE such as a full-body harness.
• 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 lbs.
• 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 system experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in internal Mechanical Integrity engineering and safety standards, Mechanical Integrity software, and SAP.
• Become knowledgeable about external Mechanical Integrity practices and standards, including API, ASME, and NBIC.
• Participate in department and plant safety programs and promote safety rules, regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Carry out field inspections; ensure inspections are properly performed, reports are documented, and findings are assessed and resolved.
• Participate in pressure systems failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• 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 technical inspection reports and enter accurate equipment information into SAP and Credosoft.
• Provide technical leadership to continually improve Mechanical Integrity Inspection Programs.
• Participate actively in a team environment, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate personal accountability.
• Participate in planning and executing minor and major shutdowns and provide technical and hands-on support as needed.
• Assist with migrating inspection data from its current location into Credosoft.
• Travel to remote sites in other states or Canada as needed, with travel potentially reaching 50%.
• Coordinate third-party inspection, scaffolding, and insulation contractors.
• Provide on-call support for plant needs, including emergency outages.
• Support operating facilities during internal and external audits.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available on day one of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core 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