Principle Mechanical Integrity Specialist

Air Products; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Specialist who thrives on solving technical challenges and supporting safe plant operations across our facilities. You will lead inspections for piping, tanks, and vessels, coordinating third-party contractors and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external partners to uphold API and ASME standards.

The role requires travel up to 50% and a proven track record in petrochemical or industrial gases environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years field experience in Mechanical Integrity for piping and vessels.
• API 510 Vessel Inspection Certification required.
• API 570 Piping Inspection Certification required.
• Experience with inspection methods for vessels, tanks and piping.
• Ability to read drawings and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in mechanical integrity standards, software, and SAP.
• Perform field inspections and ensure reports are documented.
• Coordinate third-party inspection and related contractors.
• Support audits and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Lead inspection data migration into Credosoft.
• Travel up to 50% to remote sites.

Skills

Mechanical Integrity

Field inspections

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Credosoft

CMMS

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

Do you have a passion for asset integrity, safety excellence, and ensuring the reliability of critical equipment? Air Products is seeking a Mechanical Integrity Specialist who thrives on solving technical challenges, driving compliance, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations. In this role, you will lead and coordinate inspection activities for piping systems, tanks, pressure vessels, and fired equipment across our operating facilities while helping maintain the highest standards of mechanical integrity and reliability.

As a key member of the team, you will perform inspections, manage and coordinate third‑party inspection, scaffolding, and insulation contractors, and provide on‑call support for plant needs, including emergency outages. You will work closely with the Mechanical Integrity Program Specialist to maintain and enhance inspection programs while supporting operating facilities during internal and external audits. Success in this position requires strong collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Metallurgy, and external inspection partners to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help build a safer, more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop expertise with internal Mechanical Integrity related engineering/safety standards, Mechanical Integrity Software and SAP
• Become knowledgeable of external Mechanical Integrity related Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (API, ASME, NBIC, etc.)
• Participate actively in department/plant safety programs. Promote safety rules and regulations as well as environmental compliance
• Execute field inspection activity - assure that inspections are properly carried out, reports are completed/documented, inspection findings are assessed and resolved
• Participate in pressure systems failure investigations and root cause analysis
• Develop expertise in existing and developing technologies associated with the inspection of pressurized systems including: Ultrasonic Phased Array and Shear Wave, ACFM, Eddy Current, radiography, etc.
• Maintain API Inspector certifications
• Prepare and provide technical inspection reports. Enter information into CMMS system (SAP) and Credosoft (Mechanical Integrity Software) to provide accurate documentation on equipment and information.
• Provide the necessary technical leadership to continuously improve Mechanical Integrity Inspection Programs
• Engage actively in a team environment, bring a positive attitude and maintain personal accountability
• Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns. Provide technical and hands on support as required during shutdowns
• Assist with inspection data migration from current location into Credosoft
• Travel to remote sites in other states, or Canada is required. Expected travel varies pending schedules but could be up to 50%

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of field experience in the area of Mechanical Integrity of Piping and Vessels inspection are required.
• Experience with inspection and inspection methods for vessels, tanks and piping required.
• API 510 Vessel Inspection Certification required.
• API 570 Piping Inspection Certification required.
• Working knowledge of basic word processing, email, and spreadsheet programs required.
• Ability to read drawings. Required
• Understand the properties, behaviors, and hazards of the equipment. Preferred
• Experience in a petrochemical or industrial gases environment. Preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the organization. Required
• Good organizational skills, the ability to work alone if necessary, and the ability to lead a crew.
• Ability to work extended hours including providing night shift coverage when needed. Required
• SAP or equivalent experience CMMS system a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an industrial environment which includes climbing ladders and steps in elevated work, get on scaffolding, get on manlift type equipment and wear PPE such as full body harness
• Must be able to wear supplied air and air purifying respiratory protection (half-face or full face)
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be willing to work at a tobacco‑free facility where required

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice i