Fixed Equipment Integrity Inspector (Refining)

Marathon Petroleum; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery in Carson/Wilmington, CA seeks an experienced Area Inspector to ensure fixed equipment integrity including pressure vessels and piping, in line with state regulations, refining standards, and MPC specs.

The role conducts field inspections, risk assessments, MOC/INTELEX tasks, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering to enhance reliability and support turnarounds. API 510/570 and NBIC certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Requires API 510 and API 570 certifications with minimum experience in refinery/petrochemical inspections.
• NBIC certification and CA competency certification must be obtainable.
• Proficient with RBI methodologies per API 580/581.
• Strong communication and leadership across operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook; able to document and manage records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on field inspections of fixed equipment to evaluate condition and integrity.
• Plan and direct inspections, recommend mitigations for repair or replacement.
• Perform jurisdictional inspections under CAL/OSHA requirements (boilers, etc.).
• Maintain equipment files and coordinate risk assessments with RBI Analyst.
• Develop scope and documentation for mechanical integrity work and turnarounds.
• Complete MOC and INTELEX tasks as directed by Area Team Leader.
• Document as-found/as-left conditions to support risk-based work planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on reliability projects.
• Participate in training and serve as Program Manager for specialty projects.

Skills

Area inspection

Field inspections

Communication

Leadership

MS Word/Excel

Education

API 510 certification

API 570 certification

NBIC Certification

CA Certification of Competency

Tools

Meridium

APM

PCMS

Job description

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery in Carson/Wilmington, CA seeks an experienced Area Inspector to ensure fixed equipment integrity including pressure vessels and piping, in line with state regulations, refining standards, and MPC specs.

The role conducts field inspections, risk assessments, MOC/INTELEX tasks, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and engineering to enhance reliability and support turnarounds. API 510/570 and NBIC certifications are required.