Chief Inspector

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support to the quality and quality engineering (QE) functions | Conducts non-destructive examination (NDE) and quality control (QC) inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc., at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with established quality and reliability standards | Captures and analyzes statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards | Recommends new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years Management experience (Required)
• Eight (8) or more years Experience in pressure equipment inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE) and/or welding (Required)
• Required Certifications/Licensures: (Certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and be willing to recertify in API 510, API 570, and API 653 within two years)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Inspection Management
• Risk-Based Inspection
• Continuous Improvement
• Fitness-for-Service
• Inspection Standards and Practices
• Reliability
• Fluid Mechanics
• Aboveground Storage Tanks
• Oil & Gas Refining
• Pipeline Knowledge
• Furnaces
• Corrosion Control
• Risk Assessment
• Managing People
• Leading a Diverse Team
• With the assistance of the Refinery Superintendent, and in collaboration with Engineering, develops and maintains comprehensive written Inspection department procedures, guidelines and work instructions
• Provides oversight of the facility QA manual to ensure effective utilization and compliance
• Ensures effective use of Risk-Based Mechanical Integrity (RBMI) through advice and guidance for RBI-based inspection programming for fixed equipment and Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs)
• Assures facility compliance with refining standards, jurisdictional regulations and codes required for the inspection and repair of pressure vessels, piping, and other pressure containing equipment
• Advocates and facilitates adoption of industry best practices
• Ensures document control systems (i.e., inspection files, inspection library etc.) are in place, are appropriately comprehensive, accurate and well-maintained
• Oversees the technical support for inspection activities encompassing disciplines such as, but not limited to, corrosion, mechanical, metallurgical, civil, and materials
• Leads technical assessment of new inspection technologies
• Works with Supply Chain Management to secure supplementary contracted inspection services
• Coordinates contractor assessments to ensure compliance with technical standards, safe work practices, service quality and performance efficiency
• Approves selection, promotion and corrective actions when appropriate, accountable for fair and uniform application of personnel policies
• Ensures development of technical ability and competence in applicable codes, standards and inspection methods/techniques in various disciplines and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Provides oversight in assuring the accuracy of data entered into the IDMS/PCMS
• Develops the QA requirements for Capital Projects support/execution
• Manages staff providing supervision and technical direction
• Mentors and develops a staff of properly certified and trained API inspectors and administrative support
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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