API Inspector

Description

Summary

PROtect is seeking a certified API 653 Inspector to join our NDT team in Houston. This role is responsible for performing inspections, evaluations, and documentation of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) to ensure compliance with API 653, industry standards, and client-specific requirements. The API 653 Inspector will work closely with engineering, planning, and operations teams to identify risks, recommend repairs, and support asset integrity across various client sites. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of tank construction, corrosion mechanisms, and repair methodologies, along with a commitment to safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

• Conduct non-destructive (NDT) testing of components and materials in accordance with applicable codes, standards, equipment utilization, specifications, and procedures.
• Utilize appropriate NDT method to perform NDT inspections, including API 653
• Select, prepare, load, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
• Identify defects in materials using appropriate testing technique.
• Complete documentation, work orders, and reporting thoroughly following established protocols and meeting required timeframes.
• Drive Company vehicles and maintain safe driving record.
• Safety focused. Knowledge of, commitment to follow and lead others to follow, applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. Apply these safety standards in the work environment, look out for other crew members and other work site personnel. Able to recognize hazards and provide instruction to assigned assistants.
• Interact professionally with customers and co-workers.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• NDT Methods - Expertise in multiple NDT methods and willingness to engage in ongoing learning and application of skills. Understand appropriate use of tools and equipment.
• Mechanical - Intermediate mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Communication and Active Listening - Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to speak and write clearly. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking appropriate questions.
• Physical Demands - Able to frequently lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds on loose, rough or uneven terrain. Able to occasionally exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 150 pounds with assistance. Climbing and working at heights, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, standing for long periods, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion, working in confined spaces, working in extreme cold and heat, visual acuity, working near hazards including moving mechanical parts, working near electrical components and exposures to chemicals. Able to adapt to frequent, often daily, changes in the work environment.
• Professional Appearance and Conduct - Dress appropriately for the assignment and maintain good hygiene.
• Customer Service - Interact professionally with customers. Punctual arrival to assignments.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine or process is working properly.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Critical Thinking - Use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Good decision maker and detail oriented.
• Multi-Tasking - Ability to perform, monitor, or go back and forth between multiple tasks effectively.
• Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within 20 inches). Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or to left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
• Team Work - able to work effectively as part of a team and to provide instruction to others effectively and professionally.
• Quality and Process Improvement - Thorough and continually looks for ways to improve processes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Certification and Licensure

Valid driver's license. Insurability through PROtect, LLC insurance carrier. Certification in API 653 required

Work Experience

Demonstrated NDT skill, knowledge or experience.

PROtect Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• HSA/FSA
• HSA Company Match
• 401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
• PTO
• Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
• Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
• Clear Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continued Education Reimbursements
• Relocation/Travel Opportunities
• Referral Bonuses for top talent
• Business Development Bonuses
• Monthly Safety Competitions with Prizes
• Annual Competitions with Prizes