Maintenance Inspector

Midwest

Our client is an independent petroleum refiner.

Position summary:
Make on stream inspections of critical equipment and machinery and to make downtime inspection of the process unit piping and equipment to assure process reliability and safe and continued operation; to set up records, establish and predict replacement requirements and modifications, to inspect repairs and modifications for compliance with governmental and industrial codes and laws.  The training function will establish qualifications and training to meet those qualifications for craftsmen in the Maintenance Department and company contractors

Education requirements:
•    High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; prefer BS Mechanical Engineering
•    Must be able to become certified in Level II NDT Certification and the first API certification with two years of being in the position
•    Working knowledge of Autocad software, API Standards and ASME Codes, Ultrapipe Program

Experience requirements:
Prefer ten years industrial experience and have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of refinery maintenance procedures including safety procedures involving repair and maintenance of equipment
•    Must be able to operate NDT equipment, UT, PT, MT and VT and interpret Radiographic Film
•    Must be able to read P&ID’s, and draw isometric drawings

Major Accountabilities:
•    Determine serviceability of piping, vessels, towers, heaters, exchangers, boilers, and any other critical process equipment.  By visual, ultrasonic, x-ray, dye penetrant testing and magnetic particle inspection of equipment
•    Maintain and monitor Ultrapipe Corrosion Computerized monitoring system employing U.T. on corrosion rates, inspection dates and retirement prediction of plant equipment.  All subsequent U.T. inspections will be entered into the program along with pressure, temperature, service, material and minimum thickness.  The program will calculate the next inspection date and retirement date.
•    Maintain and update mechanical integrity documents and files in a well-organized manner
•    Oversee contractor weld procedures and test welders
•    Maintain Positive Materials Identification Program employing alloy maps of the refinery equipment and piping systems
•    Perform vendor shop inspections and provide on site project inspections on a daily basis
•    Maintain communication with Contractors, maintenance, Construction, Operations and Engineering on various matters including inspection/code requirements, condition of equipment, workmanship that does not meet requirements, and recommendations regarding repair of equipment or poor workmanship
•    Must be able to make recommendations on shutdown of equipment and piping due to corrosion and serviceability

if you are interested in this position please email your resume to gulya@energycareers.com, Subject: Inspector-Refinery.