Chief Inspector (Fixed Equipment)

Celanese; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese is seeking a Chief Inspector to support reliability and mechanical integrity programs at our Edmonton site. The role reports to the Reliability Manager and collaborates with maintenance and engineering teams while mentoring inspectors.

You will administer the ABSA Integrity Management System, develop inspection plans for in-service and new equipment, and guide root cause analyses to improve safety and production reliability.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience with pressure vessels.
• API 510 certification required.
• ABSA Inservice Pressure Equipment Inspector.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Fix/Fabricated Equipment Mechanical Integrity.
• Administrator of site ABSA Integrity Management System.
• Supervise contract inspectors and NDE personnel.
• Develop and execute inspection plans for in-service and new equipment.
• Provide reliability services to the overall plant operation with emphasis on pressure equipment.
• Contribute technical direction in investigations and maintenance strategies to ensure optimum process performance and reliability.
• Lead equipment/ plant reliability improvements through root cause analysis and preventive/predictive inspection programs.
• Maintain KPIs for equipment and optimize maintenance intervals and replacement strategies.

Skills

Pressure vessels experience

API 510

ABSA Inservice Pressure Equipment Isp.

Six Sigma - Lean Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Engineering Degree or Power Engineers Certification

Welding/Materials/MET Certification

Tools

NDE Certificates

National Board Commission

Job description

Overview

Reports to Reliability Manager. He/she will work in the reliability group supporting the site mechanical integrity programs and will be accountable for the site compliance for specific programs such as our integrity management system, ABSA owner user program and the completion of code inspection of pressure vessels, pressure relief devices, piping and tanks. As the Chief Inspector he/she is expected to work closely with and support maintenance and engineering personnel while mentoring and providing general direction to other inspectors.

Overview

Reports to Reliability Manager. He/she will work in the reliability group supporting the site mechanical integrity programs and will be accountable for the site compliance for specific programs such as our integrity management system, ABSA owner user program and the completion of code inspection of pressure vessels, pressure relief devices, piping and tanks. As the Chief Inspector he/she is expected to work closely with and support maintenance and engineering personnel while mentoring and providing general direction to other inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Fixed/Fabricated Equipment Mechanical Integrity
• Administrator of site ABSA Integrity Management System
• Supervise contract inspectors and NDE personnel
• Develop and execute inspection plans for in-service and new equipment
• Provide reliability services to the overall plant operation with an emphasis on pressure equipment
• Contribute technical direction and guidance in investigations and maintenance strategies to ensure optimum process performance and reliability
• Analyze equipment performance and drive improvements in the areas of safety, reliability, mechanical integrity, environmental performance and production.
• Lead equipment/ Plant reliability improvements through the identification and correction of bad actors, conduct root cause failure analysis, meet mechanical integrity requirements, and implement preventive/predictive inspection programs
• Maintain key performance indicators for equipment and use these to define appropriate planned maintenance intervals that optimize the costs of preventative maintenance work against operational availability and define replacement strategies based on their remaining lifespans.
• During plant turnarounds provide technical support and as required develop/recommend remediation plans on any 'as found' work.
• Provide input to Capital Project teams to improve equipment design and safe work practices which are key to assisting EVA in achieving our 'top in class' performance.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years' experience with pressure vessels.
• API 510
• ABSA Inservice Pressure Equipment Inspector
• High School Diploma

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Related Engineering Degree or 1st Class Power Engineers Certification or Mechanical/Material/ or Welding Technologist Certification
• National Board Commission
• Qualification as a welding Inspector
• Previous work experience as a chief inspector
• NDE Certificates
• Six Sigma - Lean Certification
• Experience in reliability centered maintenance programs
• Process a strong industry network and up to date on industry best practices and benchmarking standards