Inspector

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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• Perform on stream inspections of fixed equipment and machinery,
• Perform equipment shutdown inspection of the process piping and equipment to assure process reliability and safe and continued operation;
• Develop and maintain mechanical integrity records, establish and predict replacement requirements and modifications.
• Inspect repairs and modifications for compliance with industry best practices, industry codes / recommended practices and jurisdictional authorities rules and laws.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• BS Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Must be able to become or have been certified in Level II NDT Certification and obtain first API certification with one year of being in the Inspector I position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2-5 years similar industrial experience required and have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of maintenance procedures including safety procedures involving repair and maintenance of equipment
• Working knowledge of PCMS or equivalent software, API Codes, API RP's and ASME Codes,
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required and extensive computer skills
• Must be able to operate NDT equipment, UT, PT, MT and VT and interpret Radiographic Film
• Must be able to read and draw isometric drawings
• Must be able to work in a plant environment involving climbing, confined spaces, etc.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

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• Determine serviceability of piping, vessels, towers, heaters, exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment. Methodologies include but not limited to VT, UT Straight Beam, RT, DPT, PAUT, WFMT or other NDE technologies to acquire data for mechanical integrity analysis of fixed equipment.
• Maintain analysis and data of the PCMS management system employing UT and / or RT of corrosion rates, inspection dates and predicted retirement of plant equipment.

All subsequent UT and / or RT inspection data will be entered into the PCMS software program detailing Design Pressure, Design Temperature, service (process stream), metallurgy, and required minimum thickness.

The program will calculate the next inspection due date and retirement date, the Inspector will subsequently perform data analysis to validate / refute the software program data output.

In the event of refutation, the Inspector will provide analysis and follow up inspection to provide valid data output.

• Maintain and update fixed equipment mechanical integrity documents and files in a well-organized manner.
• Oversee contractor weld procedures, performance test welders, and NDE Technician methodology performance.
• Maintain Positive Materials Identification Program, maintain alloy mapping of the nitrogen fixed equipment and piping systems.
• Perform vendor shop inspection and provide onsite project inspection on a daily basis.
• Maintain communication with Contractors, Maintenance, Construction, Operations and Engineering on matters including inspection / CVR Specifications / code requirements, condition of equipment, workmanship that fails to meet requirements, and recommendations regarding repair of equipment or poor quality workmanship
• Must provide repair / replace recommendations of equipment and piping due to corrosion and serviceability during shutdown

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Safe and consistent process operating equipment
• Minimize unpredictable failures
• Instrumental alleviating unplanned downtime
• Minimize failures due to improper metallurgy
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Last updated : 2024-04-26