Senior Mechanical Inspector

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Port Arthur, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Inspector at the Port Arthur Platform. You will plan and perform inspections on operating piping and equipment, support maintenance and new construction, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and drawings.

The role requires extensive field experience and strong regulatory knowledge. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and documentation of inspection histories, with on‑call responsibilities and potential

Qualifications

• Senior Mechanical Inspector with 10+ years of inspection experience in petrochemical/refining.
• Must hold API 510 certification; API 570 and AWS CWI preferred.
• Familiar with NDE methods (UT/PT/MT/RT) and capable of interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct inspections of piping systems and equipment to monitor integrity and prevent unplanned shutdowns.
• Coordinate inspections for maintenance and new construction ensuring compliance with codes and drawings.
• Maintain equipment files, design data, and inspection histories to support reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Review drawings, weld procedures, and construction practices for adherence to specifications.
• Provide audits and regulatory support with agencies such as Texas RRC, EPA, OSHA.

Skills

Inspection planning

NDE techniques

Reading drawings & specs

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

API 510

API 570

AWS CWI

ASME/National Codes

Job description

Workplace location PORT ARTHUR-PORT ARTHUR REFINERY(TX-USA)

Dominio Maintenance / Inspection / Technology

This role is based at the Port Arthur Platform within the Technical Department.

Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Inspection Team as a Senior Mechanical Inspector at our Port Arthur Platform within TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA!

• Plan and conduct inspections of operating piping systems and equipment to monitor its integrity, predict failures, prevent unscheduled shutdowns, and extend equipment life.
• Coordinate and/or perform inspection activities relating to routine maintenance a new construction to assure the completed product complies with engineering drawings s pecifications, nationally recognized industry codes, and good construction practices.
• Develop, write, and maintain equipment files and computer programs which contain design data and drawings, documentation of work performed, repair history, corrosion history, and thickness trends, to comply with regulatory laws and industry practice and aid in determining mechanical integrity and ensuring reliability.
• Provide technical support to engineering by reviewing drawings, weld procedures, and construction practices to assure they comply with company engineering specifications and national fabrication codes.
• Provide inspection support to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws by establishing records, conducting inspections, and assisting audits by regulatory agencies such as Texas Railroad Commission, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission, United States Coast Guard, EPA, and OSHA.
• Provide outside shop vender surveillance of new equipment construction and repair of damaged equipment to ensure compliance with codes and s pecifications.
• Participate in Availability Improvement Team to achieve targets as set forth by Refinery. This includes assisting in casual analyses, establishing availability critical equipment, and monitoring operating windows.
• High School Diploma / Some College preferred.
• This position is for a Senior Mechanical Inspector (10+ years) documented inspection experience in a petrochemical or refining facility.
• American Petroleum Institute 510 certification required.
• American Petroleum Institute 570 certification and American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Codes and Standards (ASME, API, AWS, ASNT, TEMA). Have experience with non-destructiv e examination techniques (UT, PT, MT, and RT) with some construction background preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering standards and drawings.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects, contract personnel, and priorities s imultaneously.
• Good oral, written, communication, interpersonal, and troubleshootin g skills, computer skills.
• Familiar with Plant Condition Management System software.
• Level II RT Radiographic Film Interpretation Certification.
• Level II UT, PT, MT, VT, RT (TOTAL ASNT-TC-1A).
• The Inspector must be able to access extreme heights of up to 200 feet or work in confined spaces by entering openings of 18-24". Confined space entry is most hazardous. Inspectors may be required to provide support to other Total facilities worldwide.
• This position is on call 24 hours a day. Hours for scheduled or unscheduled overtime are not compensated.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.

Located in Texas near the Gulf, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies' biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.

The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Sabine Lake with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There's a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone's throw away.