Apave America Inc.
777 API 510/570 Inspector - Houston, TX TAR
Apave America Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Apave America offers an employee-centric company culture, competitive pay, and opportunities to build a rewarding career full of growth & advancement.
Position Overview: The Inspector will conduct visual examinations of pressure retaining equipment such as tanks, piping, and vessels ensuring their mechanical integrity by performing visual inspections according to established API standards and codes (i.e. 510 for pressure vessels, 570 for piping, and 653 for storage tanks), to identify potential issues, maintaining documented reports of inspection findings, recommend necessary repairs, and certifying compliance with industry regulations. The Inspector provides site QA/QC guidance and monitors the work activity of employees onsite for compliance with specific policies and procedures.
Requirements for an Inspector:
Technical knowledge:
Thorough understanding of inspection principles, equipment operation, and applicable codes and standards
Practical experience:
Prior experience performing inspections in relevant industries
Strong analytical skills:
Ability to interpret complex data and make accurate assessments of inspection results
Attention to detail:
High level of precision and accuracy in performing inspections and documenting findings
Required Skills and Experience:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
API Certifications (510/570/653) and/or AWS CWI Certification
Current SPRAT and/or IRATA Rope Access certification will be considered an asset
Refinery experience is considered a plus
Valid Driver’s License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required
Pre-employment background checks will be required
Work Conditions:
Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions
Interaction with other crew employees, 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)
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater
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 conditions of 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 maintain focus and multitask effectively
Exhibit sensible and responsible behavior
Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment
Per-Diem/Travel: To be considered for per-diem and travel pay, you must provide proof of residence documentation as requested by the client. The name and address on these documents must match. Per-diem and travel pay are subject to additional requirements, which will be listed in the offer letter at the time of hire, along with the site location.
NOTE: To be considered, applicants must be able provide documentation of current or previous certifications, as well as all classroom and/or on-the-job training (OJT) hours required for certification.
*** 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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Position Overview: The Inspector will conduct visual examinations of pressure retaining equipment such as tanks, piping, and vessels ensuring their mechanical integrity by performing visual inspections according to established API standards and codes (i.e. 510 for pressure vessels, 570 for piping, and 653 for storage tanks), to identify potential issues, maintaining documented reports of inspection findings, recommend necessary repairs, and certifying compliance with industry regulations. The Inspector provides site QA/QC guidance and monitors the work activity of employees onsite for compliance with specific policies and procedures.
Requirements for an Inspector:
Technical knowledge:
Thorough understanding of inspection principles, equipment operation, and applicable codes and standards
Practical experience:
Prior experience performing inspections in relevant industries
Strong analytical skills:
Ability to interpret complex data and make accurate assessments of inspection results
Attention to detail:
High level of precision and accuracy in performing inspections and documenting findings
Required Skills and Experience:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
API Certifications (510/570/653) and/or AWS CWI Certification
Current SPRAT and/or IRATA Rope Access certification will be considered an asset
Refinery experience is considered a plus
Valid Driver’s License and pre-access drug and alcohol testing required
Pre-employment background checks will be required
Work Conditions:
Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in diverse industrial environments with varying climate conditions
Interaction with other crew employees, 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)
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to lift, move, and carry objects weighing 75lbs. or greater
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 conditions of 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 maintain focus and multitask effectively
Exhibit sensible and responsible behavior
Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment
Per-Diem/Travel: To be considered for per-diem and travel pay, you must provide proof of residence documentation as requested by the client. The name and address on these documents must match. Per-diem and travel pay are subject to additional requirements, which will be listed in the offer letter at the time of hire, along with the site location.
NOTE: To be considered, applicants must be able provide documentation of current or previous certifications, as well as all classroom and/or on-the-job training (OJT) hours required for certification.
*** 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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