PEI Inspector

Shell; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell in Louisiana seeks a PEI Inspector to maintain the integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment and fixed assets across operating units. You will monitor equipment condition, evaluate inspection results, and advise on repairs or continued service to ensure safe operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support the PEI program, conduct inspections, and document findings in the Integrity Management System,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• API 510 and API 570 certifications required.
• 8+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, or related industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and computer proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary PEI representative for assigned operating units.
• Ensure pressure equipment is inspected within established intervals.
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections of pressure vessels, piping, tanks, relief devices.
• Oversee visual inspections, thickness monitoring, and NDE activities.
• Interpret inspection and NDE data and advise on repairs or continued operation.
• Maintain renewal thicknesses and evaluate remaining life.
• Support RBI assessments, corrosion reviews, and turnaround planning.
• Provide quality assurance oversight for contract inspection activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Projects.
• Participate in duty phone rotations and after-hours support.
• Conduct field surveillance to identify integrity concerns.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Description

What's the role

The PEI Inspector is responsible for maintaining integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment and fixed assets within assigned operating units. This role monitors equipment condition, evaluates inspection results, identifies integrity risks, and develops recommendations to ensure pressure equipment remains safe, compliant, and fit for continued service.

The PEI Inspector serves a technical resource within the Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) organization and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. The role supports the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM) program by helping ensure pressure equipment is designed, operated, inspected, repaired, and maintained in accordance with company requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.

What you'll be doing

• 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


• Participate in temporary repair mitigation plans for integrity-related equipment issues and create corrective action work scopes to support equipment repairs


• Monitor repair progress and verify corrective actions are completed effectively and in accordance with requirements


• Maintain accurate inspection, repair, and equipment condition records within the Integrity Management System (IMS)


• Support Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments, corrosion reviews, turnaround planning, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Conduct routine field surveillance to identify emerging integrity concerns and proactively address reliability threats


• Provide quality assurance oversight for contract inspection activities within assigned operating areas


• Provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams regarding equipment condition, corrosion concerns, and integrity risks


• Participate in departmental duty phone rotations and provide after-hours support as business needs require.


• Conduct routine field surveillance to identify emerging integrity concerns and proactively address potential reliability threats

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer


• 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 applications


• Ability to learn technical concepts and integrity management processes quickly.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams


• Ability to recognize limitations of personal knowledge and seek assistance when appropriate


• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• API 653 certification, or the ability to obtain


• Experience supporting refinery or petrochemical turnarounds and major maintenance events


• Knowledge of pressure equipment inspection programs, mechanical integrity systems, and applicable regulatory requirements


• Knowledge of RBI methodologies, corrosion control programs, and applicable API, ASME, and AWS codes and standards


• Experience utilizing IMS or similar inspection management databases.


• Knowledge of NDE methods, inspection techniques, and equipment condition assessment


• Understanding of common refinery and petrochemical damage mechanisms

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will:

• Produce quality work with minimal supervision


• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills


• Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively to meet commitments and deadlines


• Work effectively and respectfully with Operations, Mainten