Rope Access API 570 Inspector

PROtect•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Rope Access API 570 Inspector performs mechanical integrity inspections and visual examinations in accordance with current API certifications, applicable codes and regulations, and customer and company procedures. The role produces technically based inspection reports documenting code findings and industry-practice recommendations, helps review inspection findings, and uses knowledge of process systems to complete piping systemization and circuitization. The inspector tracks individual projects and is accountable for completing field activities and reporting. The position also includes auditing data flows for reliability, maintaining company data reliability, and providing onsite leadership to junior API inspectors and technicians to support professionalism, quality, and safety. The inspector is expected to follow the Pledge to PROtect and drive company vehicles while maintaining a safe driving record. Work may involve elevated temperatures above 100°F, confined spaces such as towers and drums, noise above 85 decibels, working at heights, moving or rotating equipment, and hazardous materials. The role may require workdays of up to 16 hours, short-notice callouts, and extended onsite assignments involving long-distance travel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience working on API inspections.
Meet American Petroleum Institute qualification requirements and hold at least one API certification, such as API 570, for a minimum of 1 year.
Working knowledge of non-destructive examination methodologies.
Extensive knowledge of industry standards and practices.
Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
Extensive knowledge of standards including API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME B31.3, and ASME B31.4.
Familiarity with NDT methods such as Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UTT).
Familiarity with welding techniques and procedures.
Experience with various IDMS programs.
Collaborative problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to use data in a timely manner.
Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, and asking appropriate questions.
Ability to work up to 16-hour days.
Ability to respond to short-notice callouts and stay onsite, including for extended periods and long-distance travel.
Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds over loose, rough, or uneven terrain.
Ability to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to climb and work at heights; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; reach; handle objects; stand for long periods; walk; push and pull; perform repetitive motions; and work in confined spaces, extreme cold and heat, and near hazards, moving mechanical parts, electrical components, and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Rope access card.

Responsibilities

Provide inspection services that meet or exceed client requirements.
Perform visual examinations using current API certification in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, including ASME BPVC and governing codes and regulations.
Assist in reviewing findings or issues related to mechanical integrity inspections while following customer and company procedures.
Prepare technically based inspection reports documenting code findings and recommendations based on good industry practice.
Understand process systems to complete piping systemization and circuitization.
Track individual projects and ensure completion of field activities and reporting.
Audit data flows for reliability and help control the reliability of company data.
Provide onsite leadership to junior API inspectors and technicians to promote professionalism, quality, and safety.
Review and adhere to the Pledge to PROtect and its guidelines.
Drive company vehicles and maintain a safe driving record.
Lead others in following applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures; apply safety standards and look out for crew members.
Perform confined-space entry when required.
Respond to short-notice callouts and remain onsite for extended assignments, including long-distance travel.
Work effectively as part of a team and provide instruction to others professionally.