QA/QC API Inspector - Austin Industrial (Olin Freeport, Tx)

Austin Careers • Freeport, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced QA/QC API Inspector to be based in Freeport, Texas. The Industrial API Inspector inspects equipment, materials, and processes to verify compliance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. The role supports safety, reliability, and quality assurance in industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, pipelines, and fabrication facilities. Rope-access experience is a plus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant inspection, maintenance, or construction experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector), API 570 (Piping Inspector), and API 653 (Tank Inspector) certifications/licenses.
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards, including API, ASME, and ASTM.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documents.
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and inspection techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship or takeover of employment-visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and mental job functions, comply with safety procedures, and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Rope-access experience.
• Associate or technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections in accordance with applicable API standards, including API 510, API 570, and API 653.
• Perform visual inspections, oversee non-destructive testing (NDT), and take thickness measurements.
• Evaluate the integrity of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and related equipment.
• Review inspection data, reports, and maintenance records for compliance and accuracy.
• Identify defects, corrosion, mechanical damage, and other conditions that could affect equipment safety or performance.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and site-specific safety protocols.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel to resolve inspection issues.
• Witness and verify repair, alteration, and testing activities.
• Maintain current certifications and knowledge of API codes and industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

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