PEI Inspector

Shell; Norco (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Annual performance-related salary rise

Flexible working hours

Remote/mobile working options

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Shell is seeking a PEI Inspector to maintain integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment and fixed assets across assigned units. You will monitor equipment condition, interpret results, and recommend actions to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective plant operation.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support the PEI program, perform inspections, oversee NDE activities, and contribute to RBI assessments and risk

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• 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 (MS Office).
• Ability to learn technical concepts and integrity management processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary PEI representative for assigned units and support reliability, maintenance planning, and turnaround readiness.
• Ensure pressure equipment is inspected within intervals and coordinate availability with Operations and Maintenance.
• Perform routine and non-routine inspections of pressure vessels, piping, tanks, relief devices, and other fixed equipment.
• Oversee visual inspections, thickness monitoring, and NDE activities to assess equipment condition and remaining life.
• Provide recommendations on repair, replacement, or continued operation of pressure equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

API 510 Certification

API 570 Certification

MS Office

Job description

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type

Regular

Posting Start Date

October 21, 2026

Business Unit

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level

Early Careers

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 as 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 activity 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

• 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, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate professionalism and credibility when interacting with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, leadership, and contractor organizations
• Display initiative and a desire to continuously expand technical knowledge
• Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining sound judgment and integrity
• Be willing to work flexible schedules, support turnarounds, and provide off-hours support when required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Pass required visual qualification testing, including a Jaeger 2 near-vision examination (corrected vision acceptable).
• Climb ladders and structures and work safely at heights.
• Enter and work within confined spaces.
• Obtain medical clearance for use of supplied air and cartridge respirators.
• Bend, squat, sit, crawl, climb, and carry inspection equipment or tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Enter equipment through an 18-inch manway opening.
• Work in outdoor industrial environments and support planned and emergent inspection activities.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $86,000 - $128,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Join an organization working to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

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