Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Apave America offers an employee-centric company culture, competitive pay, and opportunities to build a rewarding career full of growth & advancement.
Position Overview :
The Inspector will conduct visual examinations of pressure retaining equipment such as tanks, piping, and vessels ensuring their mechanical integrity by performing visual inspections according to established API standards and codes (i.e. 510 for pressure vessels, 570 for piping, and 653 for storage tanks), to identify potential issues, maintaining documented reports of inspection findings, recommend necessary repairs, and certifying compliance with industry regulations. The Inspector provides site QA / QC guidance and monitors the work activity of employees onsite for compliance with specific policies and procedures.
Requirements for an Inspector :
Thorough understanding of inspection principles, equipment operation, and applicable codes and standards
Practical experience :Prior experience performing inspections in relevant industries
Strong analytical skills :Ability to interpret complex data and make accurate assessments of inspection results
Attention to detail :High level of precision and accuracy in performing inspections and documenting findings
Required Skills and Experience :
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageAPI Certifications (510 / 570 / 653) and / or AWS CWI CertificationCurrent SPRAT and / or IRATA Rope Access certification will be considered an assetRefinery experience is considered a plusValid Drivers License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing requiredPre-employment background checks will be requiredWork Conditions :
Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditionsInteraction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors, client personnel and a wide range of stakeholdersWorking in a plant and / or shop area around production machinery with extreme noise levelsWork from various levels of heights and / or confined spaces for long periods of timeWear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)Physical and Mental Requirements :
Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greaterMust be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and climbMust be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbinesPerform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and stoopingWorking extended hours and standing for extended periods of timeWork in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and / or coldWork in and near industrial hazardsMust be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field dutiesRemain consistently active throughout shiftSufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectivelySufficient vision (close vision and distance vision) or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to investigateSufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office dutiesSufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties and travel to off-site locationsMust be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE)Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectivelyExhibit sensible and responsible behaviorAbility to work autonomously or within a team environmentPer-Diem / Travel :
To be considered for per-diem and travel pay, you must provide proof of residence documentation as requested by the client. The name and address on these documents must match. Per-diem and travel pay are subject to additional requirements, which will be listed in the offer letter at the time of hire, along with the site location.
NOTE : To be considered, applicants must be able to provide documentation of current or previous certifications.
Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics.We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.