API Inspector – Kenai, AK

POSITION SUMMARY: The API Inspector is responsible for performing API inspections, identify inspection locations, perform visual inspections as identified or requested by the client, and perform NDE as directed. This position is located on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska and must permanently live locally in the area near Kenai, AK. Relocation packages are available if the right candidate doesn’t live local to Kenai, AK and would be willing to move permanently to Kenai, AK. Schedule is Monday – Friday with some overtime.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Interact with the client and contractor personnel to align schedule requirements with business needs.
• Manage work packages for crew assignments.
• Perform NDE as directed by the client.
• Performing inspection location identification / piping walk-downs / visual inspections / CUI susceptible area identification as required.
• Manage data as required for work processes.
• Execute plans for completion of work assigned to facility area of responsibility.
• Submit and process change sheet requests as needed for proper data alignment.
• Flawless adherence to company and client procedures and policies.
• Ensure that Quality of assigned work is performed to the highest level for all area of control.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions/damage to supervisor and/or client.
• Effective communication with customer to ensure 100% customer satisfaction with overall project.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current API 570
• Ability to read P&ID’s
• Ability to follow and draft standard piping isometric drawings
• Strong understanding of NDT techniques, applications and limitations
• Ability to prepare and review formal inspection reports
• Ability to provide mentoring and other feedback as necessary to personnel within AOR
• Experience working with an Inspection Data Management System (IDMS) preferably PCMS.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and trainable in “database” programs)
• Strong knowledge of process equipment
• Ability and willingness to obtain NDT certifications

PREFERED ATTRIBUTES

• Current API-510 & API-653 certifications with working experience
• Current level II NDT certifications in RT, MT, PT and UT
• AWS-CWI
• NACE – CIP level I or higher
• Basic understanding of damage mechanisms associated with upstream operations

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to tolerate working in extreme climates (subzero temperatures) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate numerous hours spent stooping, crawling, kneeling, standing and walking.
• Must be comfortable working in cramped or confined spaces.
• Must wear required protective and safety equipment (cold weather gear, safety glasses, hard hats, etc.)

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

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Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

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Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)