API 510/570 Inspectors

Position Summary:

• Apave America is seeking experienced API 510/570 Inspectors for a temporary project at a client site in Houston, Texas. The assignment is expected to last approximately three weeks and requires current API 510 and API 570 certifications.
• The Inspector will conduct visual examinations of pressure-retaining equipment, including pressure vessels, tanks, and piping systems, to assess mechanical integrity and compliance with applicable industry standards and codes. Responsibilities include identifying defects, documenting inspection findings, assessing equipment condition, recommending corrective actions, and verifying compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect pipelines, pressure vessels, tanks, and other critical infrastructure for signs of corrosion, wear, cracks, leaks, and other forms of damage.
• Perform internal and external inspections in accordance with applicable industry standards, including API 510 for pressure vessels and API 570 for piping systems.
• Verify compliance with relevant codes and standards, including API, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting defects, non-conformities, measurements, photographic evidence, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Identify potential risks and safety hazards based on inspection findings.
• Assess the remaining service life of equipment and recommend maintenance schedules to help prevent failures.
• Monitor equipment condition and performance over time and verify that equipment meets operational and safety requirements before returning to service.
• Supervise Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), to identify surface and subsurface defects.
• Interpret NDT results and provide recommendations based on inspection findings.
• Ensure inspections and assessments comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety procedures.
• Support regulatory audits and maintain inspection records to help minimize operational downtime and potential hazards.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance teams, and management to develop inspection schedules and action plans.
• Coordinate with contractors and third-party vendors regarding inspection requirements and results.
• Provide technical guidance on equipment repair and maintenance strategies.
• Recommend improvements to inspection processes, techniques, and technologies to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Maintain required API certifications and participate in ongoing training to stay current with inspection standards, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure inspection activities meet established quality assurance standards and practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Current API 510 and API 570 certifications are required.
• Certifications in NDT methods, particularly Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT), are considered an asset.
• Experience inspecting pressure vessels, piping systems, and other pressure-retaining equipment is relevant to the role.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks.
• Ability to maintain current API certifications and meet applicable client and site requirements.

Work Conditions:

• Perform field duties outdoors in diverse industrial environments and varying weather conditions.
• Interact with crew members, supervisors, and client personnel.
• Work in plant and shop areas near production machinery and potentially extreme noise levels.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the safety department.
• Travel between multiple job sites during the workday, as required.
• Tolerate changes in climate and work environments.
• Travel out of town periodically, if required.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, including climbing tanks, ladders, scaffolding, towers, piping systems, catwalks, structural steel, and wind turbines.
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and maintaining balance.
• Ability to move and set up inspection equipment, with individual components weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work extended hours and remain standing for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to work in and around industrial hazards while following applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to walk and climb as required for field duties.
• Sufficient speech, hearing, vision, and observational capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to communicate effectively and perform inspection activities.
• Ability to maintain focus, manage multiple tasks, and demonstrate sound judgment and responsible behavior.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

About the Company:

• Apave is an international group specializing in risk management, technical inspection, testing, certification, and related services. Through its inspection and technical expertise, the company supports organizations in maintaining safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability.