Inspector

Position Summary

MPC is seeking an Area Inspector to support fixed equipment mechanical integrity at the St. Paul Park Refinery. The role ensures compliance with applicable laws and industry codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory, jurisdictional, and company-required inspections are completed and documented.
• Develop and execute inspection plans, intervals, and lifecycle strategies.
• Perform and/or coordinate visual inspections, thickness monitoring, NDE activities, and condition assessments.
• Evaluate inspection findings and NDE results to develop repair, replacement, fitness-for-service, and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Maintain inspection records, technical reports, and equipment documentation within inspection data management systems.
• Support mechanical integrity and PSM programs through RBI studies, Damage Mechanism Reviews, PHAs, failure investigations, MOC reviews, and continuous reliability improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current API 510 and 570 certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in refining, petrochemical, or a related industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Available for on-call and extended shutdown support, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• API 653, API 571, API 580, and/or API 581 knowledge or certification.
• AWS-CWI or SCWI certification.
• Experience with Risk Based Inspections (RBI).
• Experience with refinery damage mechanisms, corrosion monitoring, remaining life calculations, and turnaround inspection planning.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of fixed equipment inspection, damage mechanisms, inspection methods, repair requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise technical reports and communicate inspection results to stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Inspection, Turnaround, and Technical Services personnel.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership, prioritization, critical thinking, teamwork, and technical/professional knowledge.
• Ability to lead or facilitate meetings and communicate recommendations clearly across multiple levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Work inside and outside, in differing climatic conditions, and around noises, heat, heights, and equipment associated with working in and around an oil refinery.
• Must be able to perform work at ground level and at heights on various surfaces, while climbing and working in confined spaces.
• Able to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Information

MPC is an equal opportunity employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. The position is located at St. Paul Park, Minnesota.