Inspection Specialist

Mechanical Integrity Inspection Lead

Independently lead mechanical integrity inspections and manage inspection schedules across multiple facility assets. Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate closely with operations and engineering teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Independently perform and/or supervise scheduled API 570/653 and NDT (UTT/MT/PT) inspections.
• Develop and manage annual inspection schedules using PCMS or equivalent tools and communicate priorities with Operations.
• Review inspection results, determine necessary re-inspection intervals, and define repair criteria in accordance with applicable codes.
• Issue and track deficiency reports, working with field teams to ensure close-out within compliance windows.
• Review and archive fabrication and repair documentation, ensuring traceability and quality requirements are met, and perform code-required inspections during the fabrication/repair process.
• Coordinate NDE contractors and validate personnel and procedure certifications.
• Act as field POC during TARs or major maintenance activities, providing shift-based inspection coverage as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure repair activities align with mechanical integrity and code requirements.
• Upload inspection results and supporting documents to PCMS and verify database accuracy.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Actively support and contribute to the company's mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work

Requirements:

• 5–7 years of direct inspection or integrity engineering experience in oil & gas.
• API 653 & 570 certification required; working toward or holding API 510 is preferred.
• Solid understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory compliance (DOT, PHMSA, OSHA).
• Experience managing inspection scopes and documenting results using MI software (PCMS preferred).
• Ability to review WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation, and interpret P&IDs, construction drawings and piping isometrics.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and resolve mid-level field challenges independently.
• Strong organizational skills for managing inspection schedules, documentation, and reporting.
• Effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, operations, contractors).
• Comfortable performing inspections in high-consequence environments.

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
• Possess the related API certifications (570/653).
• Possess NDT certifications (MT/PT/UTT) or be able to obtain immediately if the applicant has some of the required NDT certifications.