API Inspector

The API Inspector position will report to the Mechanical Integrity Engineer and will review inspection data files of pipelines, process piping, pressure vessels and tanks for facilities ensuring the mechanical integrity of the equipment is in compliance with the applicable governing design & inspection codes.

This position requires travel to client sites, manufacturing facilities, and offshore locations to perform inspections, support project needs, and deliver exceptional technical expertise. Travel will be mostly domestic with potential for some international travel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if equipment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document.
• Conduct inspections on equipment at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the facility.
• Properly interpret regulations, codes and industry standards.
• Use a computer to compile and submit daily reports and inspection reports, as well as for inter-office communications.
• Compile and submit completed inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Pay attention to detail and be capable of recommending and approving repairs as well as performing visual inspection of completed work.
• Study equipment leak regulations applicable to location and customer base.
• Be proficient with standard computer software (such as MS Word and Excel) and be able to write detailed inspection and shutdown reports while maintaining an organized system of files.
• Maintain a positive relationship between client, facility and customer; and promote a positive attitude towards coworkers
• Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilties.

Reporting Relationship

• Ops Manager IMDS Svc Excellence - Americas

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Two (2) years’ experiences in Mechanical Equipment inspection activities.
• Current American Petroleum Institute API 510, and API-570 certification). API 653 and STI Tank Certification is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS, ASME, API (510, 570, & 653) a MUST; working knowledge of NDE methodologies also a plus.
• Capable of passing a Level 2 UT examination certification.
• Must successfully complete a Respiratory Fit Test, administered by OII, for work in H₂S environments and confined spaces. Candidates must be clean-shaven prior to testing to ensure proper mask seal and compliance.

DESIRED

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.

Working Conditions

This position is considered ONSHORE / OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Occasional working within confined spaces.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift 50-100 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Differentiate between colors
• Wear PPE for skin protection.
• Eye protection.
• Lift 25-50 pounds
• Wear PPE for head, hands
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated
• Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Lift 10-20 pounds
• Standing and walking
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection
• Steel/safety toed shoes/boots