Senior Fixed Equipment Inspector

BAE Systems•Radford, VA

6d•$88,189 - $149,922•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Fixed Equipment Inspector to help oversee the mechanical integrity and regulatory compliance of our static assets at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in southwestern Virginia. This role is vital to ensuring the safety, reliability, and environmental compliance of our piping systems, pressure vessels, and storage tanks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of damage mechanisms, non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies, and industry codes, and will act as the subject matter expert for fitness-for-service evaluations and repair strategies. This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required with 8+ years of relevant experience to include mechanical integrity inspection experience in heavy industrial environments (e.g., chemical, refining, water/wastewater, or power generation).
Must hold at least one of the following certificates and ideally all three: valid API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector), API 570 (Piping Inspector), and API 653 (Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector) certifications.
Strong working knowledge of ASME Section VIII (Vessels), ASME B31.3/B31.1 (Piping), and API 579 (Fitness-for-Service).
Familiarity with various NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT).
Strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent collaborative skills to work alongside plant engineers and maintenance crafts, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.
Microsoft Office experience.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience within a chemical facility
Technical degree or engineering background preferred
Knowledge of a computer maintenance management system (CMMS)
Experience building and maintaining an Inspection Data Management System (IDMS)

Responsibilities

Execute and manage visual, internal, and external inspections of pressure vessels, piping circuits, and aboveground storage tanks in accordance with API and ASME codes.
Identify and evaluate localized corrosion, cracking, erosion, and other metallurgical damage mechanisms. Determine remaining life and calculate next-inspection intervals.
Develop and approve formal repair packages, alteration procedures, and pressure-test procedures. Oversee contract QA/QC welders and NDT technicians during turnarounds or outages.
Maintain meticulous inspection records, asset histories, and regulatory documentation using standard Inspection Management Software.
Support the development and implementation of Risk-Based Inspection programs to optimize plant maintenance strategies.
Lead formal and informal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative mindset by owning recommendations from initial diagnosis though execution; actively partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to follow up, troubleshoot, and ensure corrective actions are successfully drive to completion.
Actively partner with other asset integrity and reliability peers during major outages or high-volume campaigns; demonstrate the flexibility to lead technical initiatives or work at the direction of a peer colleague, depending on which discipline is driving the scope of work.