Mechanical Inspector

Ambs Chemical Search LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for an experienced Mechanical Inspector in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves ensuring the mechanical integrity and reliability of equipment and piping systems. You will perform inspections, develop inspection plans, and collaborate with various teams to prevent equipment failures. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, an active API certification, and a minimum of 3 years of visual inspection experience. This is a full-time position offering various medical and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one active API certification (API 510, API 570, or API 653); second certification required within one year of hire.
• At least 3 years of visual inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for pressure equipment and piping integrity.
• Perform leak and failure inspections on fixed equipment and process piping.
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans for piping, tanks, and equipment.
• Recommend and provide technical support for repairs and alterations.
• Coordinate inspection activities with internal teams and contractors.
• Track inspection intervals and consolidation of inspection requirements.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Skills

Visual inspection

Risk identification

Regulatory compliance

Visual inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

API 510 certification

API 570 certification

API 653 certification

Job description

Mechanical Inspector

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector to support the mechanical integrity, reliability, and safe operation of fixed equipment and piping systems. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EH&S teams to proactively identify risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and prevent equipment failures.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for pressure equipment and piping integrity within assigned units
• Perform leak and failure inspections on fixed equipment and process piping and collaborate on root cause analysis
• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans for online and out-of-service NDE of piping, tanks, and equipment
• Recommend and provide technical support for repairs, replacements, and alterations, including review and approval of repair plans and welding procedures
• Coordinate inspection activities with internal teams and external contractors, including engineering, NDE, and metallurgical support
• Track inspection intervals and consolidate inspection requirements for planned outages to meet regulatory and follow-up obligations
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes and pre-service testing for new or modified equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one active API certification (API 510, API 570, or API 653); second certification required within one year of hire
• At least 3 years of visual inspection experience

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Oil and Gas

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance