Sr Equipment Inspector

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Job Description

Ketjen is for an Equipment Inspector to join our Bayport site. The candidate should be certified in one or more of the following:

• Pressure Vessel Inspector (API – 510) Piping Inspector (API – 570) Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector (API – 653) CWI
• Level II Certifications in a minimum of 4 of the following:
• (BT) Bubble Leak Testing
• (MT) Magnetic Particle Testing
• (PT) Liquid Penetrant Testing
• (RT) Radiographic Film Interpretation
• (UT) Ultrasonic Testing
• (VT) Visual Testing
  
  

Essential Duties

• Inspect/accept required welds performed by Albemarle nested contractors.
• Witness required hydrostatic tests for acceptance.
• Provide off-site equipment inspection/acceptance services for all Ketjen sites and work performed at Houston area fabrication/repair shops.
• Oversee Ketjen nested contractor welder program.
• Provide communication to the plant for inspections that are coming due (SAP & Excel).
• Provide inspector services on pressure vessels as required by plant requirements.
• Assist in developing repair methods for field site repairs and alterations as required by inspection findings and equipment failures.
• Assist Engineering with the rerating of pressure vessels using accepted API methods.
• Provide inspector services to the required (per API-570 and plant procedures) plant piping systems.
• Provide inspection services on above ground storage tanks (as required by API 653).
• Complete reports as required and maintain the equipment files, including conventional and electronic data.
• Handle all recommendations as required (SAP & reporting) and interface with the field personnel on their planning and execution.
• Verify that code materials are appropriately used using accepted methods such as heat numbers.
• Verify the Material Test Report and/or Certificate of Compliance per the Material Specifications and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain all test equipment within calibration requirements.
• Review/accept heat treatment procedures provided by contracting firms for Ketjen equipment.
• Review site inspection lists to ensure all equipment is covered and complies with applicable industry requirements.
• Management of inspection related contractors.
• Ownership and development of the site QA/QC program.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Degree or GED Required.
  
  

Benefits Of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
  
  

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