Refining Area Inspector

Jobtailor; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned fixed equipment integrity inspector for a refinery or petrochemical setting. You will inspect pressure vessels and piping, perform RBI-driven risk assessments, and coordinate with operations to mitigate mechanical integrity risks.

Responsibilities include planning and directing inspections, maintaining equipment files, and supporting MOC and turnaround activities while aligning with CAL/OSHA requirements and corporate specs.

Qualifications

• API 510 and API 570 certifications required.
• 5+ years of area inspection experience in refinery or petrochemical.
• Ability to obtain NBIC Certification and State of California Certificate of Competency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and direct inspections and recommend mitigation measures for equipment requiring repair or replacement.
• Conduct jurisdictional inspections on CAL/OSHA-regulated equipment, such as boilers.
• Maintain accurate equipment files and collaborate with RBI Analyst to keep risk assessments current.
• Partner with engineering and area teams on equipment reliability projects.
• Assist with life cycle cost analysis, root cause analysis, HAZOPs, and risk-based work selection.

Skills

Fixed Equipment Integrity Management

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Method

Field Inspections

Turnarounds

Documentation & MOC

Education

API 510 Certification

API 570 Certification

NBIC Certification

State of California Certificate of Competency

Tools

Meridium

APM

PCMS

INTELEX

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Serve as the primary point of contact for fixed equipment integrity issues, including pressure vessels and piping circuits
Ensure fixed equipment complies with state regulations, refining standards, and company specifications
Identify, communicate, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to mitigate mechanical integrity risks
Conduct hands-on field inspections to evaluate area equipment condition
Plan, perform, and direct inspections and recommend mitigation measures for equipment requiring repair or replacement
Conduct jurisdictional inspections on CAL/OSHA-regulated equipment, such as boilers
Maintain accurate equipment files and collaborate with the RBI Analyst to keep risk assessments current
Develop scope and supporting documentation for mechanical integrity work, including routine maintenance, major repairs, and turnarounds
Complete assigned Management of Change (MOC) and INTELEX tasks
Document “as-found” and “as-left” conditions to support risk-based work planning
Partner with engineering and area teams on equipment reliability projects
Assist with life cycle cost analysis, root cause analysis, HAZOPs, equipment history reviews, and risk-based work selection
Participate in required training programs
Serve as Program Manager for specialty mechanical-integrity projects and programs

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, completed prior to start date
• At least 5 years of Area Inspection experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility
• Current API 510 certification
• Current API 570 certification
• Ability to obtain NBIC Certification and State of California Certificate of Competency
• Familiarity with Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodologies in accordance with API 580 and 581
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirator
• Ability to perform physical tasks in the field
• Successfully pass a hair drug test and physical examination
• Valid driver’s license
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship
• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Ability to work Monday–Thursday onsite, 10-hour shifts, with core hours of 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Availability for extended work hours, on‑call support 5 full weeks per year, turnarounds, and planned and unplanned outages
• Preferred: At least 5 years as an owner/operator inspector focusing on fixed equipment
• Preferred: NBIC Certification and State of California Certificate of Competency with relevant experience
• Preferred: API 510 and API 570 certifications with at least 10 years of inspection experience
• Preferred: API 653, API 571, API 580, API 581, and NBIC standards knowledge
• Preferred: ASNT Level II methods, including UTT, RTFI, MT, and PT
• Preferred: Turnaround planning and execution experience
• Preferred: Meridium, APM, or PCMS experience
• Preferred: Fixed equipment maintenance according to RAGAGEP

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in fixed equipment integrity management, including conducting inspections, risk assessments, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and mitigate mechanical integrity risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• API 510 Certification
• API 570 Certification
• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Methodologies
• Area Inspection Experience in Refinery or Petrochemical Facility
• Turnaround Planning and Execution Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Fixed Equipment Integrity Management
• Mechanical Integrity Risk Assessment
• Field Inspections
• Root Cause Analysis
• HAZOPs
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Documentation of Equipment Conditions
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Risk-Based Work Selection
• Physical Task Performance

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• API 510 Certification
• API 570 Certification
• NBIC Certification
• State of California Certificate of Competency

Industry Keywords

• Fixed Equipment
• Pressure Vessels
• Piping Circuits
• CAL/OSHA Regulations
• RAGAGEP
• Owner/Operator Inspector
• Turnarounds
• ASNT Level II Methods
• UTT
• RTFI

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• INTELEX
• Meridium
• APM
• PCMS