Certified Welding Inspector

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated inspector for pressure vessels to ensure safety and compliance. This role involves performing in-service inspections, guiding maintenance operations, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. With a focus on quality and safety, you will work across various environments, from laboratories to construction sites. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary skills and experience, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to life-changing medicines while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Flexible work shifts

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 5 years experience in pressure vessel inspection.
• Must pass National Board Commission exam or be AWS certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of pressure vessels and ensure code compliance.
• Provide guidance for maintenance and safe operation of pressure equipment.

Skills

ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel code

Inspection of pressure vessels

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Welding inspection

MS Word and Excel

P&IDs and fabrication drawings

Safety regulations compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Five years of relevant experience

Tools

Test equipment

GMARS software

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Brand Description

The Inspectors of the Pressure Vessels Services (PVS) group are responsible to ensure the safety and integrity of pressure vessels, piping systems, and other regulated pressure equipment. The PVS Inspectors are to be a resource to influence the design, construction, vendor selection, and maintenance of Eli Lilly owned or operated equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Perform in-service inspections of regulated pressure vessels owned by Eli Lilly.
2. Provide guidance and leadership for the maintenance, repair, and safe operation of pressure vessels and ensure all work meets current code and jurisdictional requirements.
3. Perform inspections of pressure vessels at fabricators’ facilities to ensure code compliance, specification adherence, and overall quality of workmanship.
4. Perform inspection of welds in hygienic piping systems and miscellaneous pressure equipment.
5. Perform audits to evaluate fabricators’ procedures and capability to fabricate equipment that meets Lilly’s requirements.
6. Review and assist in development of equipment purchase specifications and fabrication drawings.
7. Perform miscellaneous vessel inspections, weld inspections, PMI (Positive Material Identification), remote visual inspection, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), surface finish measurement, slope, spray coverage, etc.
8. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel code, ASME B31 piping codes, National Board Inspection Code, ASME Bioprocessing Equipment standard and other applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
9. Each inspector is responsible to act in accordance with all Lilly health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations. Also, each inspector must be current (expect 100% compliance) with all health, safety, and environmental training.

Basic Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Five (5) years of education/experience in the design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of power boilers and unfired pressure vessels.
3. Must have a valid National Board Commission or must pass the National Board Commission examination within an agreed upon time frame; or must be an AWS certified welding inspector (CWI) or an authorized API570 piping inspector with five (5) years of experience in the design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.
4. Must be capable of passing ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Level II PT and VT qualification examinations.
5. Must have reasonable computer skills to use MS Word and Excel. Must be able to navigate and use GMARS sufficiently to input or retrieve information.
6. Must be able to read and understand P&IDs and fabrication drawings of equipment.
7. Must have a valid driver’s license.
8. Must be able to speak, read, and write English to a level to understand and communicate technical information effectively.
9. Must be able to enter and exit vessels, climb stairs and ladders, and use a respirator.
10. Must be able to work in inclement weather and confined spaces.
11. Have vision of 20/20 or correctable to 20/20. Must be able to distinguish color contrast.

Additional Skills/ Preferences

1. Previous experience with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel code, ASME B31 piping codes, and ASME BPE standard.
2. Previous pharmaceutical industry experience.
3. Previous experience as an NDT examiner.

Additional Information

1. Tasks may require repetitive motion, lifting (25 pounds), standing for long periods of time.
2. 50-75% travel required.
3. Job conditions and locations vary daily. Some examples include but not limited to the following: office areas, labs, process buildings, clean rooms, mechanical rooms, roof tops, construction sites, vendor fabrication facilities.
4. Continuing Education requirements as defined by the National Board.
5. Must be able to use a wide range of test equipment properly.
6. Standard work shift is Monday thru Friday, 8-hour days. Other Flex shifts may be possible. Night and weekend work may be required.