API Inspector

Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assetsany time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world’s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The API Inspector position will report to the Mechanical Integrity Engineer and will review inspection data files of pipelines, process piping, pressure vessels and tanks for facilities ensuring the mechanical integrity of the equipment is following the applicable governing design & inspection codes.

ESSENTIAL

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if equipment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document.
• Conduct inspections on equipment at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the facility.
• Properly interpret regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Use a computer to compile and submit daily reports and inspection reports, as well as for inter-office communications.
• Compile and submit completed inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Pay attention to detail and be capable of recommending and approving repairs as well as performing visual inspection of completed work.
• Study equipment leak regulations applicable to location and customer base.
• Be proficient with standard computer software (such as MS Word and Excel) and be able to write detailed inspection and shutdown reports while maintaining an organized system of files.
• Maintain a positive relationship between client, facility, and customer; and promote a positive attitude towards coworkers.

REQUIRED

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two (2) years experiences in Mechanical Equipment inspection activities.
• Current American Petroleum Institute (API) API-653, API 510, and API-570 certification). STI Tank Certification is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS, ASME, API (510, 570, & 653) a MUST; working knowledge of NDE methodologies also a plus.
• Capable of passing a Level 2 UT examination certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department’s policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered SHOP/OUTDOORS WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Humidity is frequently above 90%.
• Noise is over 85 decibels.
• Light is intense/glare.
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable.
• Constant exposure to dust.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

• Lift 20-50 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences.
• Wear PPE for skin protection.

FREQUENT

• Lift 10-25 pounds.
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist body sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors