Inspector Sr.

Calumet; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet seeks a seasoned inspector to lead the reliability program for refinery fixed equipment. You will oversee inspection planning, data interpretation, and contractor activities to ensure safe, compliant turnarounds and capital projects.

You will apply API 510/570/653 methods, maintain records, and support production teams with technical guidance. A strong background in NBIC/API inspections is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires NBIC or API 510 certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' experience inspecting fixed equipment and piping.
• Extensive working knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API and NBIC codes.
• Experience with VT/UT/PT/MT/RT film interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and reliability of refinery fixed equipment.
• Inspect or cause to be inspected critical equipment and piping.
• Develop inspection plans per API 510/570/653 using risk-based methods.
• Identify cost-effective repairs and materials for reliability.
• Manage daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds.
• Review contractor QA/QC and ensure work conforms to specs.
• Provide technical support to production teams.

Skills

NDE data interpretation

Inspection planning

Technical leadership

Contractor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NBIC Inspector Certification or API 510 Certified

API 653 Certified

API 570 Certified

Tools

Inspection techniques and tools

ASME/ANSI/API knowledge

Job description

PURPOSE:

Provide the leadership, direction and expert oversight to ensure that safe, high quality and timely maintenance and construction work occurs during turnarounds, capital construction projects, and routine maintenance. Reports to the Refinery Maintenance & Turnaround Manager.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safety and reliability of refinery fixed equipment.
• Inspect or cause to be inspected all equipment and piping which is critical and/or subject to periodic deterioration.
• Develop piping and fixed equipment inspection plans, in accordance with API 510, API570 and API 653, using risk-based methodology.
• Develops methods to analyze and identify the most cost effective recommendations for repairs, materials selection and other remedial action in support of long-term reliability.
• Select cost effective inspection techniques to provide reliable assessment of refinery equipment remaining life.
• Interpret and evaluate inspection and NDE data.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate record keeping system for all inspection files.
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of PCMS database; capable of running reports to track compliance and flag integrity issues.
• Participate in the planning of temporary repairs and approve the execution of such repairs.
• Develop and maintain fixed equipment inspection procedures/practices.
• Develop and maintain records in support of Calumet Welding procedures.
• Ensure that welder qualifications are current for techniques employed.
• Review design/fabrication drawings and perform fabrication shop/field inspection to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Provide technical support to production teams.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Operations to ensure that equipment is opened in a logical and efficient manner and the inspection/repair report is available quickly for planning purposes.
• Manage the daily activities of outside inspection contractors during turnarounds and special activities.
• Independently inspect and monitor all repair and construction work to be certain it is being done per the plans and adheres to all specifications and codes required.
• Responsible for reviewing the activities and quality of contractors in conjunction with their QA/QC representative.
• May train and oversee the work of other Inspectors.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified National Board of Boilers & Pressure Vessels Inspector, (NBIC) required or API 510 Certified
• VT, UT, PT, MT, RT film interpretation experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the inspection of fixed equipment and piping systems required.
• Extensive working knowledge of all ASME, ANSI, API & NBIC Codes required
• Experience with inspection techniques and tools required

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• API 653 and API 570 Certified preferred
• Familiarity with Ultra pipe preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence