Maintenance Inspector

Job Summary: 

Under direct supervision of the Lead Inspectors, HNO Maintenance Inspector shall be responsible for ensuring the mechanical integrity of the fixed mechanical equipment inside their assigned unit which includes pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping and piping components (e.g., valves), filters, heat exchangers, heaters, boilers, relief devices, platforms, ladders, handrails, and structures at both sites.  The objective is to ensure that plant equipment is fit for new and/or continued service. This is applicable to all phases of fixed mechanical equipment design, procurement, fabrication, receipt and storage, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.

Job Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Perform all visual inspections and write reports
• Analyze UT data
• Follow and PSSR all MOCs affecting the MI program.
• Perform and attend RCIs
• Address process/operational questions, concerns, etc.
• Maintain relief valve data
• Initiate deferrals of all fixed equipment (if needed) and track to completion.
• Remain in constant communication with operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Ensure all MI procedures are adhered to
• Perform Clamp Inspections
• Inspect and stamp all bundles (new and old)
• Develop and review ITP’s for upcoming turnarounds, shutdowns, cleanings, outages, etc
• Identify potential CUI areas and make recommendations as needed
• Perform NDE as needed or when required
• Review and comment on packages from engineering
• Perform tank leg inspections
• Perform ladder, handrail and platform inspections
• Follow all fixed equipment jobs from start to completion. This includes maintenance work, capital projects, turnarounds, etc.
• Ensure all final construction packages are correct and complete.
• Spot check fabrication and material (MTRs). Ensure that material adheres to TPC Gem Specifications for the service. 
• Review all x-rays performed and witness all pressure tests.
• Review WPS, PQR and WPQ
• Verify proper insulation and painting have been completed.
• Shop fabrication inspections
• Ensure code compliance
• Read and follow P&IDs, Construction Drawings, Inspection Isometrics, and Civil Drawings without assistance
• Verify cathodic protection systems and tests
• Capable of creating piping isometrics
• Experience in circuitizing piping systems
• Develop and follow repair plans and scopes of work
• Report out on KPIs

 Required Qualifications:

• API 510 with agreement to obtain API 570 within 1 year
• Minimum 5 years inspection field experience in a chemical plant or refinery
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Cannot have acrophobia or claustrophobia (tower, vessel, boiler, tank)
• Able to carry 50 pounds
• Must have a valid TWIC Card or ability to acquire
• Must have a valid Driver’s License to travel to both sites
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Drawing TrueView
• Must be knowledgeable with the following codes and practices NBIC, ASME B16.5, 1, B31.3, Sect I, II, V, VIII, IV, API 510, 520, 521, 560, 570, 571, 572, 574, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 620, 650, 651, 653, 2000, 2218 and an understanding of various ASTM, NFPA and NACE standards
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of DOT and Coast Guard Regulations
• Must be literate in PCMS as an administrator
• Must be literate in CMMS Maximo and Oracle
• Working knowledge of RBI programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• API 570
• API 653
• CWI or CAWI 
• Level II or III PT, MT, UTT
• Film Interpretation

  Job Location:

• Houston