Mechanical Integrity Specialist

About the role

The role of the Mechanical Integrity Specialist (MIS) is responsible for managing, planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, cost management, optimization, project scoping, and QA/QC of fixed equipment inspections for assigned facilities. The MIS shall also provide technical guidance, support, and program development as MI/API Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas of Mechanical Integrity (MI) to better ensure overall facility safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations with management of their MI program including monitoring, inspection scheduling, inspection Scopes of Work (SOW), project bids, assets health, inspection QA/QC, and IDMS management.
• Manage inspections on piping circuits / vessels as needed and recommend and approve repairs.
• Assist in developing and implementing inspection programs to maximize the on-stream time of major equipment.
• Guide operations, Technical Services, and Process Engineering in consideration of changes that will enhance Mechanical Integrity and reliability.
• Participate and support internal/external MI related audits, risk surveys, PHAs.
• Assist with root cause failure analysis studies to determine failure modes.
• Assist with degradation mechanism identification and analysis as part of routine inspection recommendations and developing RBI programs.
• Maintain and communicate current code, regulatory requirements, and RAGEGEP pertaining MI.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Properly use and complete company job-related forms and paperwork.
• Participate in the development & execution of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability programs.
• Communicate and deal with vendors and other parties in such a manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company.
• Ability to support, develop and improve the mechanical integrity inspection program.
• Participate in development of corporate MI policies, guidelines, procedures and training.
• Be an advocate and influencer for MI cultural development.
• Ability to lead and coach others to enhance the performance effectiveness of day-to-day inspection activities in a multifunctional organization.
• Routine duties include gathering equipment data and information in the field.
• Travel to areas within region where work is active
• Review internal and external visual inspections including non-destructive testing; recording data and information to assure equipment histories are current; analyzing inspection findings and developing recommendations; and preparing API 510 and 570 inspection reports for engineering and operations review.
• Perform/review basic calculations using corrosion data to determine inspection schedules and equipment/piping remaining life.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• API 510/API 570 Certification
• Experience working with Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS).
• Working knowledge of pipeline and plant and industry codes & standards, including OSHA 1910.119, ASME Sct VIII, ASME B31.3/8 and API 510/570
• Technically competent with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously following direction, policies, or procedures.
• Ability to use analytical and decision-making skills to recommend options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating (in communications with others including company employees and contract workers).
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a resource for providing customer service in a courteous manner and work effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within an organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree
• Willing to work overtime.
• Organizational skills sufficient to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately, either independently or as part of a team, under the pressure of completing deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read P&IDs efficiently.
• Ability to read and develop isometric drawings of both piping systems and pressure vessels.
• Possess or acquire the certification to operate a man lift and or jig lift
• Ability to perform audits on ASME Sect. IX and API 1104 welding procedures from vendors

Physical Requirements

Travel up to 25% (less than 10% typical). Must be able to lift 50lbs.