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API Inspector The API Inspector position will review inspection data files of pipelines, process piping, pressure vessels and tanks for facilities ensuring the mechanical integrity of the equipment ...

API Inspector The API Inspector position will review inspection data files of pipelines, process piping, pressure vessels and tanks for facilities ensuring the mechanical integrity of the equipment ...

API Inspector

North Salt Lake, UT · On-site

$24.25 - $32/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Scott, LA

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) Inspector Are you an API-certified inspector who takes pride in protecting people, assets, and operations through world-class mechanical integrity?

API Inspector

Benicia, CA · On-site

$29.50 - $39/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Hammond, IN · On-site

$24.25 - $32.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Hammond, IN

$24.25 - $32.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Alvin, TX · On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Benicia, CA · On-site

$29.50 - $39/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

API Inspector

Huntington, WV · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

TEAM is seeking experienced and certified API Inspectors to perform mechanical integrity inspections across various asset types, including pressure vessels, piping systems, and aboveground storage ...

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How much do api inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for api inspector in the United States is $54,939.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an API inspector?

An API Inspector is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the safety and compliance of equipment, primarily in industries like oil, gas, and manufacturing. They follow standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to evaluate pressure vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks for defects, corrosion, or other potential issues. Their duties often include performing non-destructive testing (NDT), reviewing documentation, and ensuring maintenance procedures meet regulatory requirements. API Inspectors help prevent failures, improve safety, and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure.

What does an API inspector do?

API Inspectors are responsible for performing scheduled inspections on pressure vessels, piping systems, and storage tanks to ensure they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Their daily tasks often include reviewing maintenance records, conducting visual and nondestructive testing (NDT), documenting inspection findings, and generating detailed reports. Inspectors work closely with maintenance teams, engineers, and plant managers to coordinate repairs and follow-up inspections as needed. This role requires both fieldwork at industrial sites and administrative tasks in preparing and submitting inspection documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an API inspector?

To excel as an API Inspector, you need a solid understanding of industry codes and standards (such as API 510, API 570, or API 653), knowledge of mechanical integrity, and experience with inspection techniques. Certification from the American Petroleum Institute (API) and familiarity with tools like ultrasonic thickness gauges and inspection reporting software are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities help inspectors effectively assess equipment and document findings. These competencies are critical to ensuring the safety and compliance of pressure vessels, pipelines, and storage tanks in industrial settings.

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Infographic showing various Api Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,939 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

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API Inspector

The API Inspector position will review inspection data files of pipelines, process piping, pressure vessels and tanks for facilities ensuring the mechanical integrity of the equipment is in compliance with the applicable governing design & inspection codes