Refining Area Inspector

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Refining Area Inspector Job Summary The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery located in Carson/Wilmington, CA is seeking an Area Inspector to serve as the primary point of contact for fixed equipment integrity issues, including pressure vessels and piping circuits. This role ensures all fixed equipment complies with state regulations, refining standards, and company specifications. The Area Inspector will identify, communicate, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to mitigate mechanical integrity risks. The available schedule for the position is a 4-10 schedule onsite - 6 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Thursday, on-call coverage occurs once every 8 weeks and support of TAR and unplanned outages up to 3 times a year.

Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. (Education must be completed prior to start date).
Must have at least 5 years as an Inspector in a Refinery or petro-chemical industry.
Must have Current API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection) and API 570 (Piping Inspection) certifications and 5 years of relevant inspection experience.
Must be able to obtain NBIC Certification and State of California Certificate of Competency.
Must be proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be familiarity with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies in accordance with API 580 and 581.
Must have good facilitation and leadership skills for conducting meetings.
Must be an effective communication and coordination skills across multiple organizational levels, including operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)
Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
Travel Requirement is 5%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
Must be able to work a 4-10 schedule onsite - 6 AM - 4:30 PM - Monday - Thursday, on-call coverage occurs once every 8 weeks and support of TAR and unplanned outages up to 3 times a year.

Nice To Haves

More than 6 years of experience as an owner/operator inspector in a refinery or petrochemical facility, focusing on fixed equipment.
Possession of NBIC Certification and State of California Certificate of Competency, with relevant experience.
Current API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection) and API 570 (Piping Inspection) certifications, with a minimum of 10 years of inspection experience.
Experience and/or knowledge of API 653, API 571, API 580, API 581, and NBIC standards.
Experience and/or knowledge of ASNT Level II methods, including UTT, RTFI, MT, and PT.
Proven experience in turnaround planning and execution for inspection activities.
Familiarity with inspection software such as Meridium, APM, or PCMS.
Experience maintaining fixed equipment in accordance with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough, hands-on field inspections to evaluate the condition of area equipment.
Monitor the condition of area equipment by planning, performing, and directing inspections, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures for equipment requiring repair or replacement.
Conduct jurisdictional inspections on CAL/OSHA-regulated equipment, such as boilers.
Maintain accurate equipment files and collaborate with the RBI Analyst to keep risk assessments current, ensuring compliance with MPC standards.
Develop scope and provide supporting documentation (justification, timing, preparation, etc.) for mechanical integrity work on fixed equipment, including routine maintenance, major repairs, and turnarounds.
Complete assigned Management of Change (MOC) and INTELEX tasks as directed by the Area Team Leader.
Document “as-found” and “as-left” conditions of fixed equipment to support risk-based work planning.
Partner with engineering and area teams to identify and support projects that enhance equipment reliability.
Assist in problem-solving using tools such as life cycle cost analysis, root cause analysis, HAZOPs, equipment history reviews, and risk-based work selection.
Participate in required training programs as identified by the Inspection Supervisor.
Serve as Program Manager for specialty projects and programs that support mechanical integrity at LAR.

Benefits

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com.
The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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