Inspector Tech

Basic Function

Conducts moderately complex inspection duties and assignments for the Inspection Department under minimal supervision. Acts as liaison with other departments within the refinery.

May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

Job Duties

• Ensures and may certify (depending on location) integrity of equipment.
• Ensures company records comply with regulatory requirements.
• Inspects equipment, which may include atmospheric storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping, boilers, heaters, and relief valves based on certification and depending on location.
• Performs Nondestructive Test (Magnetic Particle - MT, Liquid Penetrant - PT, Ultrasonic Thickness - UTT, and others).
• Generates inspection memos and may issue equipment deficiency reports and repair recommendations.
• Interprets inspection results; analyzes for trending; writes and prioritizes work for corrective action based on inspection results.
• Maintains a complete and historical database for equipment used, to determine corrosion rates, scope of inspections, and frequency modification.
• Approves work of Contracted Inspections and NDE services providers and hydrostatic testing.
• May provide guidance to less experienced Inspectors.
• Maintains department equipment and instruments as required.
• Works on special emphasis projects as assigned, level of participation may vary.

May also perform other duties, including :

• Ensures tank seal inspections and records as required by the EPA.
• Performs weld inspections.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time, in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of five years of inspection experience / nondestructive testing experience in a related industry and certification and or experience working with ASNT Level II (UTT, MT, PT, RT) are required.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Required Skills

Ability to lead and direct the work of other associates. Working knowledge of inspection methods and ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company.

Computer program familiarity with MS Office suite and data management programs in use within Inspection Department. Ability to effectively communicate with others, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

AWS CWI; or special training in infrared camera operation and image evaluation, or certifications in API-653 Atmospheric Storage Tanks, and (Level 1 Infrared Thermography), Level II NDE certification, along with other specialty training preferred but not required.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility

May lead the work of contractors.

Work Conditions

Office and field based, with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse / plant environment, out-of-doors environment, driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, and working in confined spaces.

Subject to all temperatures, weather, and road conditions.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and / or carrying, pushing and / or pulling, climbing up to 180ft, perceiving color difference, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity.