Lead API Inspector

Airswift; Quintana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Texas is looking for a qualified candidate with a strong background in API inspection codes. The role involves collaboration with the Chief inspector and the Maintenance group to ensure compliance and quality in inspections of static equipment.

Applicants should possess at least two API certifications and have proficiency in GE APM software. This position requires strong communication skills and familiarity with risk-based inspection principles.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience with API inspection codes, including API 510, API 570, and API 653.
• Detail-oriented and strong communication skills.
• Basic understanding of risk levels in RBI inspection programs.
• Familiarity with Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and damage mechanism reviews.
• Valid/current TWIC required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief inspector in reviewing inspection reports for quality and compliance.
• Work closely with the Mechanical Integrity Maintenance group for inspection execution.
• Assist in providing guidance for repair recommendations.
• Stay updated with advancements in NDE techniques.
• Organize and file documentation to equipment records.

Skills

API certifications (API510/API570/API653/API580)

Experience with GE APM software tool

Collaboration and communication skills

NDE techniques knowledge

Tools

GE APM/Meridium software

Job description

Job Overview

The ideal candidate will hold at least (2) API certifications (API510/API570/API653/API580) and have experience using the GE APM/Meridium software tool. This role is vital for technical guidance to the embedded inspection contractor and maintenance personnel, ensuring quality, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief inspector in reviewing inspection reports for static equipment including pressure vessels, piping, and tanks for data quality and code compliance.


• Work closely with the Mechanical Integrity Maintenance group for inspection and repair execution.


• Assist the lead inspector to provide method and timing guidance for repair recommendations.


• Assist the lead inspector and unit inspectors in reevaluation of repair recommendation backlog and validation of completed repairs.


• Stay updated with advancements in NDE techniques and industry practices.


• Assist the lead inspector in developing detailed work processes and training related to inspections and IDMS software (GE APM).


• Provide assistance in organizing and filing documentation to the equipment records.


• Collaborate with engineering disciplines, operations personnel, and management.

Qualifications

In-depth experience with API inspection codes, including API 510, API 570, and API 653.

Detail-oriented, strong communication skills, collaborative, creative.

Basic understanding of the concepts of probability and consequence, and how they affect risk levels of equipment in an RBI inspection program.

Proficiency in GE APM software tool.

Familiarity with Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and damage mechanism reviews.

Valid/Current TWIC Required #LI-BF2