Field Pressure Equipment Integrity Inspector

Shell; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell is seeking a PEI Inspector in Louisiana to maintain integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment. You will inspect vessels, piping, tanks, and safety devices, interpret NDE data, and guide repairs or continued operation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support safe, cost-effective plant operations and RBI assessments, while maintaining IMS records and supporting turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or related industries
• Current API 510 and API 570 certifications
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn technical concepts and integrity management processes quickly

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary PEI representative for assigned operating units and participate in production alignment, reliability, maintenance planning, and turnaround readiness activities
• Ensure pressure equipment is inspected within established inspection intervals and coordinate equipment availability with Operations and Maintenance
• Perform routine, emergent, internal, and external inspections of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, relief devices, and other fixed equipment
• Apply and oversee visual inspections, thickness monitoring, and non-destructive examination (NDE) activities to assess equipment condition and remaining life
• Interpret inspection and NDE data and provide recommendations regarding repair, replacement, modification, mitigation, or continued operation of pressure equipment
• Establish renewal thicknesses and evaluate remaining life of pressure equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED / equivalent

API 510 certification

API 570 certification

Job description

Shell is seeking a PEI Inspector in Louisiana to maintain integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment. You will inspect vessels, piping, tanks, and safety devices, interpret NDE data, and guide repairs or continued operation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support safe, cost-effective plant operations and RBI assessments, while maintaining IMS records and supporting turnarounds.