Fixed Equipment Inspector

About the role

Plans, schedules and implements or manages all inspection activities in assigned unit or area including on-stream, shutdown and offsite inspections utilizing Sasol’s IDMS. Works closely with the unit, maintenance, & technology teams to define improvement opportunities and maximize mechanical reliability through inspections. In addition, works with the other discipline peers to deliver a results-oriented Reliability Centered Culture.

Responsibilities

• Performs pressure vessel, piping, storage tank, boiler and heater inspections in accordance to industry standards.
• Coordinates supplemental inspection efforts from contract inspection services and insurance boiler inspectors.
• Reviews supplemental inspection results to ensure recommendations are consistent with the Complex’s program.
• Enters recommendations into SAP.
• Provides quality assurance over repairs to existing equipment to ensure that repair materials and techniques, including welding methods, are done in accordance with API codes.
• Prepares and maintains data-based records and historical records related to fixed equipment inspections and keeps management informed on all inspection activities and reports all inspection activities to supervision.
• Inspects new equipment prior to installation to insure proper materials of construction and compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
• Performs API visuals, documents the visual inspection once the asset is set into place.
• Works with maintenance, engineering and operations to develop remediation plans.
• Collaborates with engineering and maintenance personnel on code requirements.
• Tracks deficiencies until the deficiency is corrected.
• Inspects in accordance with Mechanical Integrity inspection procedures.
• Makes recommendations to Operations and Maintenance regarding repairs and/or equipment replacement.
• Develops & follows repair scopes for fixed equipment and piping for other inspectors or supervision review and approval.
• Active participation in business unit and maintenance meetings.
• Maintain an effective and professional relationship with maintenance, operations, engineering and inspection department peers.
• Ability to plan prior to and coordinate inspection activities during an outage.
• Perform code required calculations like thickness minimum, remaining life and corrosion rate.
• Identify, communicate, and ensure reconciliation of discrepancies between field conditions and Process Safety Information (PSI) or Engineering Controlled Documents discovered during the execution of reliability activities.
• Lead meetings with supervision and business units.
• Maintain an effective and professional relationship with business unit and supervision.
• Develop, review, and update inspection procedures for the site.
• Serve as inspection department SME for your assigned units or functional area in the facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• API certifications: API 510, API 570 or API 653 – required
• One or more supplemental Certification (API, CWI, NACE, etc.) – Preferred
• API-580 Certification – preferred
• Non-Destructive Examination Technical Training and/or Certifications – preferred
• Technical writing, presentations, and professional communication training - preferred
• 10+ years mechanical integrity experience (as defined by API 510, API 570 or API 653) in Petrochemical and/or Refinery – required
• 4+ years performing API Inspections with one of the following certifications: API 510, API 570 or API 653 – required
• 3+ years as a unit inspector – required
• Experience with APM software – Preferred
• Background in Non-Destructive Examination – preferred

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency of current ASME and API codes.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, accountability, and professionalism.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Suite, SAP, and GE APM.
• Proficient in technical writing.
• Data driven decision making, attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, excellent time management skills, a professional demeanor, and unquestionable integrity.