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IRISNDT Inc

673 API 936 Inspectors General Application - Various Locations Full Time & Projects

5 months ago

Tulsa

Job DescriptionSalary: Apave America is currently accepting applications for experienced API 936 Refractory Inspectors for full-time and project needs. Please indicate whether you are interested in full-time or project employment opportunities when submitting your application. Position Overview: The API 936 Inspector is responsible for performing refractory inspection services for FCC, SRU, and heaters while ensuring that the Project Quality Plan in conjunction with Project Execution Plan is developed and implemented. This role will promote quality awareness throughout the organization, emphasizing excellence, continuous improvement, and corrective action to influence the overall success of company business. The essential duties and responsibilities of the API 936 Inspector include but are not limited to the following: • At the direction of client, perform visual and non-destructive examination of static and dynamic pressure retaining equipment in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standard 936., • Interface directly with client representatives as necessary., • Perform inspections or audits and review testing for conformance to Client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures and reporting of results., • Review material test reports to conformance with applicable codes and standards., • Submit to client technically accurate reports documenting equipment condition., • Provide client with technical recommendations for the repair, re-rate, replacement, and/or alteration of plant equipment, as required for safe operation within stated operating parameters for durations specified by client., • Perform the follow-up of dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances., • Review and agree upon project quality procedures, standards, and specifications ensuring that all parties are adhering to them., • Provide technical input to client as required for welding and metallurgical issues., • Provide technical guidance on the application of non-destructive examination techniques and procedures., • Review Inspection & Testing Plans to ensure a standardized minimum level of surveillance in accordance with the contractual requirements. Identify the critical inspections and tests to be witnessed by the Owner., • Fully comply with all IRISNDT and client safe work practices and actively participate in all site safety initiatives., • Welding inspection, procedures, techniques, and personnel qualifications., • Travel may be required. Competencies: • Knowledge of installation, inspection, testing, and repair of refractory linings., • Clear understanding of basic procurement and fabrication processes with knowledge of relevant codes and specifications for the oil and gas industry., • Basic knowledge of material properties., • Capable of documenting inspection activities in electronic formats; Technical report writing skills., • Strong computer skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and Outlook., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure., • Ability to maintain positive working relations with clients and co-workers., • Mentoring skills, • Ability to work extended hours., • Able to read and understand Drawings., • Willingness to travel. Qualifications & Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent is required, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • Certification to American Petroleum Institute Standard API 936 is required. Additional Certification(s) in API 510/570/653, CWI and or NACE are preferred and will be considered an asset, • Requires certification(s) in the relevant inspection discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience applying the discipline skill to oil and gas equipment, • Experience with field installation of both refractory and fireproofing systems in a heavy industrial environment., • Experience working in direct support of petrochemical facility engineers Work Conditions: • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions, • Interaction with other crew members, as well as supervisors, client personnel and a wide range of stakeholders, • Working in a plant and/or shop area around production machinery with extreme noise levels, • Work from various levels of heights and/or confined spaces for long periods of time, • Wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE), • Travel to different job sites as needed, sometimes on short notice, • May require shiftwork (days, evenings, nights) Physical and Mental Requirements: • Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater repeatedly, • Must be able to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, and climb, • Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines, • Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and stooping, • Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time, • Work in indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and/or cold, • Work in and near industrial hazards, • Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties, • Remain consistently active throughout shift, • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively, • Sufficient vision (close vision and distance vision) or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to investigate, • Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties, • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine in-field or office duties and travel to off-site locations, • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection (PPE), • Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment, • Ability to travel to different job sites, sometimes on short notice, • Ability to work shiftwork if needed and/or required (days, evenings, nights) Benefits (Offered to full-time employees only): • Dental Insurance., • Vision Insurance., • Health Insurance., • Paid Time Off., • 401(K) W/Matching., • Flexible Spending Account. * Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. * We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

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