Chief Inspector

Delek US; Big Spring (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Delek US Holdings is seeking an experienced Inspection Manager to lead RBI-based inspection programs, coordinate NDE and QC inspections, and drive reliability across refining assets. You will mentor API-certified inspectors, partner with Engineering and Supply Chain, and ensure compliance with industry standards while advancing continuous improvement and risk management.

This on-site role offers advanced API certifications, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape safety and performance

Qualifications

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• 8+ years of experience in pressure equipment inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE) and/or welding.
• Certified by API and willing to recertify in API 510, API 570, and API 653 within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provides QA/QC inspections on products, materials, components and parts at various stages of production.
• Leads inspection programs and RBMI-based inspection planning with Engineering and Supply Chain collaboration.
• Oversees data quality and documentation for inspection activities (IDMS/PCMS).
• Develops QA requirements for capital projects and mentors API inspectors.

Skills

Inspection Management

Risk-Based Inspection

Continuous Improvement

RBMI

Lead a Diverse Team

NDE/NDT Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

DELEK BENEFITS:

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support to the quality and quality engineering (QE) functions | Conducts non-destructive examination (NDE) and quality control (QC) inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc., at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards | Captures and analyzes statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards | Recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years Management experience (Required)
• Eight (8) or more years Experience in pressure equipment inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE) and/or welding (Required)
• Required Certifications/Licensures: (Certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and be willing to recertify in API 510, API 570, and API 653 within two years)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Inspection Management
• Risk-Based Inspection
• Continuous Improvement
• Fitness-for-Service
• Inspection Standards and Practices
• Reliability
• Fluid Mechanics
• Aboveground Storage Tanks
• Oil & Gas Refining
• Pipeline Knowledge
• Furnaces
• Corrosion Control
• Risk Assessment
• Managing People
• Leading a Diverse Team
• With the assistance of the Refinery Superintendent, and in collaboration with Engineering, develops and maintains comprehensive written Inspection department procedures, guidelines and work instructions
• Provides oversight of the facility QA manual to ensure effective utilization and compliance
• Ensures effective use of Risk-Based Mechanical Integrity (RBMI) through advice and guidance for RBI-based inspection programming for fixed equipment and Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs)
• Assures facility compliance with refining standards, jurisdictional regulations and codes required for the inspection and repair of pressure vessels, piping, and other pressure containing equipment
• Advocates and facilitates adoption of industry best practices
• Ensures document control systems (i.e., inspection files, inspection library etc.) are in place, are appropriately comprehensive, accurate and well-maintained
• Oversees the technical support for inspection activities encompassing disciplines such as, but not limited to, corrosion, mechanical, metallurgical, civil, and materials
• Leads technical assessment of new inspection technologies
• Works with Supply Chain Management to secure supplementary contracted inspection services
• Coordinates contractor assessments to ensure compliance with technical standards, safe work practices, service quality and performance efficiency
• Approves selection, promotion and corrective actions when appropriate, accountable for fair and uniform application of personnel policies
• Ensures development of technical ability and competence in applicable codes, standards and inspection methods/techniques in various disciplines and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Provides oversight in assuring the accuracy of data entered into the IDMS/PCMS
• Develops the QA requirements for Capital Projects support/execution
• Manages staff providing supervision and technical direction
• Mentors and develops a staff of properly certified and trained API inspectors and administrative support
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.