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API Equipment Inspector

Nexpera LLC
Darrow, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025
POSITION PURPOSE
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This position will be responsible for providing inspection and technical program support for equipment inspection, test, and repair portions of the overall Mechanical Integrity/Quality Assurance effort. The role will primarily focus on the Burnside (Darrow, LA) site, while also being integrated and part of the Acid Technology Center which provides support to all of the NEXPERA sites. The site produces Sulfuric Acid.

The role will reside at the plant site and reports to the Asset Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
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To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

  • Develop/Authorize/Maintain and implement standardized inspection plans for all PSM Critical Equipment, including pressure vessels, process vessels, heat exchangers, piping, storage tanks, and other equipment.

  • Perform equipment inspection in accordance with API 510, API 653 and API 570 guidelines and regulations.

  • Complete post inspection reports and provide recommendations and/or modifications for immediate concerns and future consideration.

  • Develop, implement and document repair plans for fixed equipment

  • Perform field contract administration duties during field repairs of equipment

  • Standardize, organize, and maintain required documentation (design bases, inspection plans, inspection reports, etc.) in accord with corporate and site MIQA best practices.

  • Update SAP and equipment files with equipment history, Inspection Plans.

  • Ensure that all inspections and tests are performed in accordance with the original equipment design basis and in alignment with recognized and accepted good engineering practice (RAGAGEP).

  • Ensure that all repairs to fixed PSM Critical Equipment is documented in accordance with OSHA 1970.119

  • Evaluate the fitness-for-service of all fixed PSM Critical Equipment and assist other Technical/Maintenance resources in properly developing and documenting any repairs to return the equipment service.

  • Perform necessary calculations required within the RAGAGEP to determine the minimum allowable thickness of pressure vessels, piping, and tanks in PSM Critical service.

  • Provide functional guidance to NEXPERA and contract NDE Examiners

  • Evaluate results of various non-destructive inspections on process equipment and provide recommendations based on those inspection results

  • Act as an the Authorized Inspectors for PSM Critical pressure vessel, piping, and storage tank inspections and tests, as well as for approval of all alterations to PSM Critical pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.

  • Manage & Implement the Corrosion Monitoring program PSAIM® for the sites

  • Coordinate contract NDE inspections and perform Field Contract Administrator responsibilities

  • Develop Quality Assurance Plans for fabrication of new equipment (ex. tanks, pressure vessels, piping, etc…)

  • Perform/coordinate QA inspections of new equipment on site and at shop locations.

  • Estimate equipment remaining life per the applicable RAGAGEP.

  • Maintaining the site Owners User Manual as applicable.

  • Perform UT and PT on an as needed non-routine basis (NEXPERA will provide training if not certified)


QUALIFICATIONS
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Education / Experience / Background

  • 3 plus years work experience within high hazardous chemical processing or oil refining industries or similar industries

  • At least 2 out of 3 of the following certifications: API 510, API 570, API 653

  • Able to travel approximately 30-40% per year

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