Plant Equipment Inspection Specialist

• Perform inspections of fixed mechanical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Support Mechanical Integrity Risk Assessments (MIRA) by providing inspection data and technical recommendations.
• Develop inspection plans for pressure vessels, piping systems, tanks, and other stationary equipment.
• Evaluate inspection findings and develop run, repair, or replace recommendations.
• Document inspection results, prioritize corrective actions, and track recommendations through completion.
• Support and maintain the site's Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) program.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) surveillance of maintenance and repair activities.
• Review and approve repair plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and plant standards.
• Monitor inspection program performance and develop key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Perform risk assessments using company inspection and reliability tools.
• Support reliability programs including:
• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
• Protective coatings and painting programs
• Mechanical Integrity initiatives
• Coordinate inspection schedules and repair priorities with Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Maintenance Planning.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with plant procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance and mechanical integrity programs.
• Participate in plant safety meetings and complete required safety training.
• Provide off-hours support when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of stationary equipment inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain the following certifications within 18 months:
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
• API 570 Piping Inspector
• API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Ability to become certified as a Level II Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Technician in:
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Visual Testing (VT)
• Radiographic Testing (RT) film interpretation
• NACE Corrosion Technician certification is preferred.
• Experience with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques, mechanical integrity programs, and applicable API and AWS standards.
• Working knowledge of welding principles and fabrication practices.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Chemical, petrochemical, refining, or other heavy industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.

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