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API Inspector

Company:
TPC Group
Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
May 02, 2025
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Description:

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Lead Inspectors, HNO Maintenance Inspector shall be responsible for ensuring the mechanical integrity of the fixed mechanical equipment inside their assigned unit which includes pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping and piping components (e.g., valves), filters, heat exchangers, heaters, boilers, relief devices, platforms, ladders, handrails, and structures at both sites. The objective is to ensure that plant equipment is fit for new and/or continued service. This is applicable to all phases of fixed mechanical equipment design, procurement, fabrication, receipt and storage, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

Perform all visual inspections and write reports

Analyze UT data

Follow and PSSR all MOCs affecting the MI program.

Perform and attend RCIs

Address process/operational questions, concerns, etc.

Maintain relief valve data

Initiate deferrals of all fixed equipment (if needed) and track to completion.

Remain in constant communication with operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Ensure all MI procedures are adhered to

Perform Clamp Inspections

Inspect and stamp all bundles (new and old)

Develop and review ITP’s for upcoming turnarounds, shutdowns, cleanings, outages, etc

Identify potential CUI areas and make recommendations as needed

Perform NDE as needed or when required

Review and comment on packages from engineering

Perform tank leg inspections

Perform ladder, handrail and platform inspections

Follow all fixed equipment jobs from start to completion. This includes maintenance work, capital projects, turnarounds, etc.

Ensure all final construction packages are correct and complete.

Spot check fabrication and material (MTRs). Ensure that material adheres to TPC Gem Specifications for the service.

Review all x-rays performed and witness all pressure tests.

Review WPS, PQR and WPQ

Verify proper insulation and painting have been completed.

Shop fabrication inspections

Ensure code compliance

Read and follow P&IDs, Construction Drawings, Inspection Isometrics, and Civil Drawings without assistance

Verify cathodic protection systems and tests

Capable of creating piping isometrics

Experience in circuitizing piping systems

Develop and follow repair plans and scopes of work

Report out on KPIs

Required Qualifications:

API 510 with agreement to obtain API 570 within 1 year

Minimum 5 years inspection field experience in a chemical plant or refinery

Must be able to climb ladders

Cannot have acrophobia or claustrophobia (tower, vessel, boiler, tank)

Able to carry 50 pounds

Must have a valid TWIC Card or ability to acquire

Must have a valid Driver’s License to travel to both sites

Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Drawing TrueView

Must be knowledgeable with the following codes and practices NBIC, ASME B16.5, 1, B31.3, Sect I, II, V, VIII, IV, API 510, 520, 521, 560, 570, 571, 572, 574, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 620, 650, 651, 653, 2000, 2218 and an understanding of various ASTM, NFPA and NACE standards

Must have a thorough working knowledge of DOT and Coast Guard Regulations

Must be literate in PCMS as an administrator

Must be literate in CMMS Maximo and Oracle

Working knowledge of RBI programs

Preferred Qualifications:

API 570

API 653

CWI or CAWI

Level II or III PT, MT, UTT

Film Interpretation

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