API 653 Inspector - Flint Hills Resources

Company: Mistras
Location: Flint
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company's success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns, and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.
The 653 Inspector will be responsible for all activities related to API 653 in the following areas: Working with Construction Services, Fixed Reliability, critical reliability schedules, and operations on-site to satisfy Flint Hills Refinery-Pine Bend requirements. It is the responsibility of the 653 Inspector to operate on a cost-effective and profitable basis within the framework of company approved policies, objectives, and budgets.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Documentation of work performed and project progress
• Review existing construction drawings
• Follow tank repairs to approved ITP's
• Customer interaction and update of QA/QC status
• Overseeing, reviewing, and witnessing NDT
• Verifying weld spacing requirements and drawings
• Monitoring pre-heat during welding, verifying MTR's
• Other related activities as directed by the client
• Participate in turnaround activities
  • Provide daily client contact for all relevant matters
  • Attend required meetings with Flint Hills Refinery (FHR) personnel and share any required information with management and the workforce
  • Responsible for meeting compliance deadlines regarding Mistras/FHR reporting requirements for 653
  • Works with the NDE Compliance Manager to schedule appropriate staffing when necessary
  • Communicate personnel and equipment needs with the Site Supervisor
  • Monitor hours worked and seek approval when exceeding the number of scheduled hours
  • Ensure department project timeliness, accuracy, and completion of all assigned tasks
  • Display professionalism, proper communication with client and crews
  • Focus on improvement of service offered to FHR
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management
    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
    • UT, MT, PT, and MFE certifications preferred
    • 3+ years of direct 653 experience
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
    • Comprehensive knowledge of operating policies and procedures
    • Demonstrated ability to audit the flow of data to ensure reliability; and control the reliability of company data
    • Proven ability to deal with personnel issues as they arise
    • Proven ability to operate necessary office equipment and business machines, including computer systems
    • Ability to work 12-hour shifts and availability for weekends and night shift
    • Must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Must hold a valid Driver's License PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED:
      • Proficient in reading/understanding construction drawings (blueprints)
      • AWS CWI Certification
      • API 510/570/NACE Certifications WORK CONDITIONS:
        • Approximately 25% of work is conducted in a semi-private office/cubicle setting
        • Approximately 75% of work is field duties consisting of outdoor work in a plant atmosphere
        • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
          • Ability to climb, push and pull
          • Ability to work in an environment that can be extremely hot, noisy, and dusty, at high elevations with moving objects and hazardous materials
          • Ability to work alone or with others
          • Ability to read and write in English
          • Ability to communicate effectively and make sound decisions
            ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
            • Frequent lifting up to 45 lbs
            • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by Mistras and FHR safety procedures
            • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes
              This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
              Mistras Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
              MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company's success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.
              Note to Applicants:
              Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.
              Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the states worker's compensation law.
              Initial ( if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
              Initial ( if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.
              Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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