Job Objective:
Serve as a technical lead for mechanical integrity across a region or asset group. Guide complex inspections, remediation plans, and regulatory strategies, while mentoring junior inspection staff.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical integrity programs for tanks, piping, and vessels by overseeing all API 510/570/653 inspection and repair scopes.
- Create multi-year integrity plans and forecasts; identify at-risk assets and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Review and approve inspection results, generate follow-up recommendations, and ensure appropriate risk categorization.
- Develop and maintain robust inspection workflows, deficiency tracking protocols, and contractor oversight processes.
- Review and approve WPS, WPQ, and all related NDE procedures for contracted work.
- Serve as Inspection Lead on TARs, coordinating multi-discipline inspections across shifts and units.
- Interface regularly with Engineering on new construction and repair scope validation to ensure compliance with integrity management plans.
- Support RBI programs and regulatory audits with thorough and accurate documentation.
- Mentor junior inspectors and assist in skill development and certification progression.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to company core values - Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation - in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
- Actively support and contribute to the company's mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work
Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of oil & gas experience in inspection, mechanical integrity, or facility integrity roles.
- API 510, 570, and/or 653 certifications required (two minimum).
- Deep working knowledge of applicable codes, industry standards, and jurisdictional regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee NDE contractors and review complex inspection documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills applied to aging infrastructure and turnaround planning.
- Advanced understanding of MI systems and data analytics tools.
- Proven ability to train and mentor junior inspection staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for interfacing with regulators and cross-functional teams.
- High regard for safety and field leadership in critical inspection windows.
- Strong track record of initiative, ownership, and process improvement in inspection programs.
Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
- Possess the related API certification (510) and one of the other two API certifications and be ready to test out for the missing API certification.
- Possess NDT certifications (MT/MT/VT/UTT) or be able to obtain immediately if the applicant has some of the required NDT certifications.
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