Sr. Refinery Inspector
About The Position
Valero is looking for a Sr. Refinery Inspector that monitors the fitness-for-service, safety and reliability of plant fixed equipment through thickness condition monitoring programs and visual inspections. Inspects fixed equipment and piping. Makes cost-effective recommendations for repairs, materials selection, and other remedial action in support of long-term reliability. Develops piping and fixed equipment inspection plans, in accordance with API 510, API 570 and API 653, using rule-based and risk-based methodology. Selects cost-effective inspection techniques to provide reliable assessment of refinery equipment remaining life. Interprets and evaluates inspection and NDE data. Evaluates corrosion monitoring data, predicts equipment life and adjusts inspection intervals as required. Maintains complete and accurate records during inspections so they can be transferred to the permanent files. Participates in the planning of and approves the execution of temporary repairs. Develops and maintains fixed equipment inspection procedures/practices. Reviews design/fabrication drawings and performs fabrication shop/field inspections to ensure conformance to specifications. Provides technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other refinery groups. Monitors and directs the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities. Inspects and monitors all repair and construction work to ensure it is being done per the plans and adheres to all specifications and applicable codes. Monitors and reports on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative. Participates in process and corrosion reviews, RBI and MOE revalidation and HAZOPs. Trains others in PCMS & RBI process and API program usage. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 5 years of experience in the inspection of fixed equipment and piping systems required.
- API 510 certification required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Memphis Refinery, required.
- All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.
Nice To Haves
- API 570 and 653 preferred.
- A part of the National Board Inspector Commission preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitors the fitness-for-service, safety and reliability of plant fixed equipment through thickness condition monitoring programs and visual inspections.
- Inspects fixed equipment and piping.
- Makes cost-effective recommendations for repairs, materials selection, and other remedial action in support of long-term reliability.
- Develops piping and fixed equipment inspection plans, in accordance with API 510, API 570 and API 653, using rule-based and risk-based methodology.
- Selects cost-effective inspection techniques to provide reliable assessment of refinery equipment remaining life.
- Interprets and evaluates inspection and NDE data.
- Evaluates corrosion monitoring data, predicts equipment life and adjusts inspection intervals as required.
- Maintains complete and accurate records during inspections so they can be transferred to the permanent files.
- Participates in the planning of and approves the execution of temporary repairs.
- Develops and maintains fixed equipment inspection procedures/practices.
- Reviews design/fabrication drawings and performs fabrication shop/field inspections to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Provides technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other refinery groups.
- Monitors and directs the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities.
- Inspects and monitors all repair and construction work to ensure it is being done per the plans and adheres to all specifications and applicable codes.
- Monitors and reports on the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative.
- Participates in process and corrosion reviews, RBI and MOE revalidation and HAZOPs.
- Trains others in PCMS & RBI process and API program usage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
