Senior Mechanical & Inspection Lead - Safety & Reliability

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC seeks a hands-on mechanical/inspection professional to lead safe execution of machining and maintenance on fixed equipment. You will guide craftsmen and inspectors, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across site activities.

You will oversee site inspection programs, manage NDE activities, and enforce safety-first practices while maintaining asset reliability and process safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing machining and mechanical repair in shop and field.
• Knowledge of codes and QA/QC requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Familiarity with API/ASME standards and industrial safety rules.
• Strong commitment to safety and process safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee machining and mechanical repair activities to tolerances and quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise in machining, fabrication, and repair techniques.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Review repair scopes for proper materials, tolerances, and QA/QC requirements.
• Verify quality of completed work through field checks and documentation.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance to maintain asset reliability.
• Remove execution barriers to ensure efficient work completion.
• Provide input into complex repairs, equipment modifications, and reliability improvements.
• Oversee site inspection programs for fixed equipment, piping, tanks, and relief devices per API/ASME.

Skills

Machining

Mechanical maintenance

Inspection

Safety leadership

NDE

Job description

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA, LLC seeks a hands-on mechanical/inspection professional to lead safe execution of machining and maintenance on fixed equipment. You will guide craftsmen and inspectors, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across site activities.

You will oversee site inspection programs, manage NDE activities, and enforce safety-first practices while maintaining asset reliability and process safety adherence.