Sr Inspector

Delek US • Big Spring, TX

5d

About The Position

Delek US Holdings is a diversified downstream energy company with petroleum refining and logistics assets. The Senior Inspector provides technical support to quality and quality engineering functions, conducting nondestructive examination (NDE) and quality control inspections on products, materials, components, and parts at various production stages. The role analyzes statistical and inspection data to verify compliance with quality, reliability, and industry standards, identify deviations, and recommend improvements to methods, procedures, and standards.

The position performs inspections, nondestructive testing, and fitness-for-service evaluations on refinery equipment—including tanks, heaters, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, and piping—to support mechanical integrity, safety, and reliability. It works with Engineering and Maintenance on inspection intervals and risk-based maintenance practices, maintains inspection documentation and databases, and mentors junior inspection team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least four years of Oil & Gas or related experience.
• At least six years of pressure equipment inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE), and/or welding experience.
• Current American Petroleum Institute (API) 510 certification and API 570 certification.
• Willingness to obtain API 580 and API 571 certifications within two years.
• Knowledge of inspection management, risk-based inspection, continuous improvement, fitness-for-service, inspection standards and practices, reliability, fluid mechanics, aboveground storage tanks, oil and gas refining, pipelines, furnaces, corrosion control, risk assessment, and mentoring.
• Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing stairs and ladders and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, nondestructive testing, and fitness-for-service evaluations of refinery equipment to ensure mechanical integrity, safety, and reliability.
• Ensure construction and repairs comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Analyze inspection findings and prepare reports.
• Recommend repairs, upgrades, and modifications based on inspection findings.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to establish inspection intervals under applicable codes, standards, and recommended practices.
• Prepare inspection plans and work lists.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to develop and implement risk-based routine and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Maintain inspection databases and ensure documentation is current, accurate, and compliant.
• Mentor and train junior inspection team members.
• Capture and analyze statistical process data to confirm compliance or identify deviations.
• Recommend new or enhanced inspection methods, procedures, and standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) match of up to 10%, with a one-year vesting timeline.
• Medical benefits beginning on the first day of employment, with an annual 30% premium rebate.
• Free access to the Calm app for meditation, stress management, and sleep support.
• Opportunity to earn additional annual incentives through the performance management program.

What This Job Offers

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