Senior Mechanical Inspector

Context and Environment

This role is based at the Port Arthur Platform within the Technical Department.

Role Overview

Join the US Refining & Chemicals Inspection Team as a Senior Mechanical Inspector at TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Port Arthur. The position involves ensuring all mechanical inspections on fixed equipment and piping are performed and analyzed routinely to support safe platform operations, interacting with stakeholders, and contributing to a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct inspections of operating piping systems and equipment to monitor integrity, predict failures, prevent unscheduled shutdowns, and extend equipment life.
• Coordinate and/or perform inspection activities for routine maintenance and new construction to assure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, nationally recognized industry codes, and good construction practices.
• Develop, write, and maintain equipment files and computer programs that contain design data, drawings, documentation of work performed, repair history, corrosion history, and thickness trends, ensuring compliance with regulatory laws and industry practice.
• Provide technical support to engineering by reviewing drawings, weld procedures, and construction practices to ensure they meet company engineering specifications and national fabrication codes.
• Support compliance with State and Federal laws by establishing records, conducting inspections, and assisting audits by agencies such as the Texas Railroad Commission, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission, United States Coast Guard, EPA, and OSHA.
• Perform outside‑shop vendor surveillance of new equipment construction and repair of damaged equipment to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
• Participate in the Availability Improvement Team to achieve refinery targets, including assisting in causal analyses, identifying availability‑critical equipment, and monitoring operating windows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; some college coursework preferred.
• 10+ years documented inspection experience in a petrochemical or refining facility.
• API 510 certification required; API 570 and AWS Certified Welding Inspector preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of national codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ASNT, TEMA).
• Experience with non‑destructive examination techniques (UT, PT, MT, RT); construction background preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering standards and drawings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, contract personnel, and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, troubleshooting, and computer skills.
• Familiarity with Plant Condition Management System software.
• Level II RT Radiographic Film Interpretation Certification.
• Level II certifications in UT, PT, MT, VT, RT (TOTAL ASNT‑TC‑1A).
• Physical ability to access heights up to 200 feet and work in confined spaces (openings of 18‑24 inches); confined‑space entry is hazardous.
• Willingness to provide support to other Total facilities worldwide.
• On‑call availability 24 hours a day; scheduled or unscheduled overtime is not compensated.