API MIQA Inspector: Elevate Equipment Reliability

Arclin; Spruance City (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin's Richmond, VA site is seeking a Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance Inspector to oversee fixed equipment inspections and ensure compliance with ASME, API, and National Board codes. The role acts as technical expert for MI/PSM programs and leads quality oversight of repairs and contractor activities.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in mechanical integrity or fixed equipment inspections and at least one API certification, plus strong leadership and documentation skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of mechanical integrity, inspection, or fixed equipment experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• At least one current API certification (API 510, API 570, or API 653).
• Working knowledge of ASME, API, National Board, and applicable regulatory codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, and fixed equipment in accordance with company standards and ASME, API, National Board, and regulatory requirements.
• Assess equipment condition and determine repair, alteration, or continued service recommendations.
• Prepare inspection reports, authorize inspection activities within certification scope, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support repair planning, fitness-for-service evaluations, and failure investigations.
• Maintain the site's Owner/User Inspection Program and Quality Assurance Manual.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.
• Coordinate required reporting, certifications, and accreditation activities.
• Participate in regulatory, National Board, and Process Safety Management audits.
• Serve as the site's technical resource for mechanical integrity, inspection codes, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and develop inspection technicians and junior inspectors.
• Evaluate new inspection technologies and recommend continuous improvements to inspection programs.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party inspection contractors.
• Provide quality assurance support for repairs, alterations, fabrication activities, and vendor inspections.
• Maintain inspection documentation and support risk-based inspection initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by maintaining required safety training, certifications, and inspection equipment.
• Maintain qualification for respirator use, confined space entry, and work at heights.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Integrity

Inspection Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

API certification (API 510/570/653)

Tools

Meridium Inspection Manager

Thickness Monitoring

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arclin's Richmond, VA site is seeking a Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance Inspector to oversee fixed equipment inspections and ensure compliance with ASME, API, and National Board codes. The role acts as technical expert for MI/PSM programs and leads quality oversight of repairs and contractor activities.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in mechanical integrity or fixed equipment inspections and at least one API certification, plus strong leadership and documentation skills