25-048.U - Inspection Specialist

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Regularly perform visual inspections, NDE, internal tank and vessel inspections, welding QC inspections, coating inspections and UT corrosion scanning on various equipment
• Issue clear, concise inspection reports and repair recommendations
• Perform MAWP, corrosion rate, t-min, and half-life calculations on various equipment
• Direct and oversee contract personnel (e.g. inspectors, welders, coating applicators)
• Review incoming inspection data to ensure accuracy, completion, results, and potential work scope increases
• Assist with annual inspection planning and budgeting
• Assist with shutdown and turnaround planning
• Willingness to travel to various L48 Hilcorp locations to carry out inspection work (estimated 25% travel time)
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as needed during turnarounds, shutdowns, or special projects
• Strong understanding of NDE methods, advantages and limitations
• Strong understanding of corrosion related damage mechanisms
• Strong background in interpretation of construction/piping drawings (e.g. Isometric, P&ID, CADD)
• Working knowledge of API, ASME and/or NBIC codes
• Understanding of federal, state and jurisdictional inspection and integrity related regulations
• Ability to plan, cost estimate, and implement repair work including welding, cleaning, media blasting, and coating of tanks, vessels, and piping
• Perform comprehensive inspection data reviews and gap analysis on future inspection needs
• Develop and coordinate planned and unplanned inspection projects per request of Production/Maintenance/Project groups, and track same to completion
• Working knowledge of inspection database programs (e.g. PCMS, U-Pipe, Meridium)
• Represent Integrity Department as technical authority and subject matter expert as needed
• Attend, participate and sometimes facilitate daily, weekly and ad-hoc inspection related meetings
• Help develop and maintain inspection procedures and guidelines

• Must be highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and able to proceed on assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Must possess the strong organizational skills necessary to accomplish a high level of multi-tasking
• Proficient in Windows based programs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess clarity and conciseness in written and verbal communication
• Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to align personal and program goals with the combined overall asset and Company goals
• Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years inspection experience in oil and gas or related industry
• 2 years performing inspection and/or repair activities in PSM facilities (e.g. processing facilities, refineries) preferred
• Current certification or has the ability to certify within 6 months as ASNT (or equivalent) LII UT, MT, and PT
• Currently certified in one of the following: API 510, API 570, API 653
• Ability to obtain additional API certifications as needed within 2 years of employment

Education Requirements:

• Preferred: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating sufficient knowledge, ability and skill to handle the duties and responsibilities of the position

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Required:

• Current or ability to certify within 6 months: LII UT, MT, PT

• One of the following: API 510, API 570, or API 653

Preferred (one or more of the following):

• AWS CWI
• NBIC
• NACE Basic Corrosion
• NACE CIP I or II