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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 ...

Inspector - API

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/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 ...

Senior API Inspector

Houston, TX · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Conducts inspections on piping, pressure vessels and storage tanks within facilities and terminals. * Conducts API inspections on piping, pressure vessels and storage tanks within facilities and ...

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

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 ...

API Inspector

Scott, LA · 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 · 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 ...

Inspector - API

Pasadena, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $28.75/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

Billings, MT · On-site

$24.75 - $33/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

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 ...

API Inspector

Shepherdsville, KY · On-site

$23.75 - $31.50/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

Billings, MT · On-site

$24.75 - $33/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 ...

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How much do api piping inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for api piping 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 Piping Inspector?

An API Piping Inspector is a professional responsible for inspecting piping systems in accordance with the standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API). They ensure that pipes used in industries such as oil and gas meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Their duties include reviewing welding procedures, checking for corrosion, verifying dimensions, and ensuring compliance with codes like API 570. API Piping Inspectors play a crucial role in preventing leaks, failures, and accidents by identifying potential issues before they become serious. To become an API Piping Inspector, individuals typically need relevant experience and must pass the API 570 certification exam.

What is the difference between Api Piping Inspector vs API Piping Designer?

AspectApi Piping InspectorAPI Piping Designer
CertificationsASME, API certifications, welding inspector licensesAPI certifications, piping design certifications
Work EnvironmentInspection sites, construction sites, plant facilitiesDesign offices, engineering firms, project planning environments
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturingEngineering firms, project contractors, oil & gas industry

The Api Piping Inspector focuses on inspecting piping systems for safety, compliance, and quality during construction and maintenance. In contrast, the API Piping Designer is responsible for creating piping layouts and specifications during the planning phase. Both roles require API certifications and are integral to the piping industry, but they serve different stages of the project lifecycle.

What are the typical challenges an API Piping Inspector faces on-site, and how can they be addressed?

API Piping Inspectors often encounter challenges such as working in hazardous environments, coordinating with multiple contractors, and ensuring compliance with strict industry standards. Managing time effectively to perform thorough inspections while keeping construction schedules on track is also essential. To address these challenges, inspectors rely on clear communication, up-to-date technical knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail to identify and resolve potential issues early. Collaborating closely with engineers, safety officers, and project managers helps ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an API Piping Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as an API Piping Inspector, you need in-depth knowledge of piping systems, welding processes, and codes such as API 570, typically backed by relevant certifications and experience in industrial settings. Familiarity with inspection tools, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and industry-standard reporting software is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are critical soft skills for identifying issues and coordinating with engineering teams. These skills are vital to ensure piping integrity, regulatory compliance, and overall safety in complex industrial environments.
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About Team:

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence—delivering services that ensure asset reliability and minimize downtime.

Position Overview:

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 tanks. The ideal candidate will hold active API certifications in at least one of the following (e.g., API 510, 570, 653) and be responsible for evaluating in-service and out-of-service equipment conditions, interpreting code requirements, generating reports consistent with Team standards, and ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards. This is primarily a field-based position requiring a high degree of professionalism, attention to detail, and strong technical judgment in industrial settings.

Specific Credentials/Certifications being Sought include:

API 510, API 570, API 653, AWS CWI, AMPP

Why Team:

· Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.

· Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.

· Opportunities for training along with growth into other inspection or technical services, project management or leadership roles.

· A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Perform internal, external, and on-stream inspections in accordance with applicable codes (API, ASME, NBIC, etc.) and client inspection programs.

· Prepare and review isometric drawings, repair plans, inspection reports, and data sheets.

· Recommend and track inspection intervals, corrosion monitoring points, and follow-up actions based on condition assessments.

· Identify mechanical and structural deficiencies and provide repair recommendations or fitness-for-service evaluations when applicable.

· Interface with client representatives, engineers, and maintenance personnel to ensure inspection scope, timelines, and deliverables are met.

· Utilize digital tools and data management systems to track asset health and inspection histories.

· Coordinate with NDT technicians and support personnel as part of a multi-disciplinary inspection team.

· Adhere to TEAM’s Life Critical Expectations and all site-specific safety protocols.

· Uphold industry codes and TEAM’s standards of professionalism, integrity, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Multiple Conventional NDT Level II/III certifications or ASNT/PCN/CGSB equivalencies.

· Multiple API certifications (510/570/653) or additional credentials such as: AWS CWI, AMPP, NBIC.

· Familiarity with RBI (Risk-Based Inspection), IDMS platforms, and digital inspection tools.

· Prior experience supporting turnaround inspections, capital projects, or long-term mechanical integrity programs.

· Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.

Required Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Technical Degree or Military Experience a Plus)

· Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.

· Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.

· Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.

· Active certification in at least one of the following: API 510, 570, 653

· Solid understanding of damage mechanisms, welding, pressure boundaries, and inspection intervals per jurisdictional and client requirements.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate accurate reports and interface with multi-level stakeholders.

· Ability to travel, work extended hours, and operate in field environments including confined spaces, elevated work areas, and extreme weather.

· Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

· Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

· Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.

· Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.

· Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to investigations.

· Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.

· Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

· Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions

· Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.

· Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.

· Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

· Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.

· Able to wear safety equipment for any task and as required by the safety department for personal protection.

· May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

· May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

· Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.

· Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.

This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. strictly prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

TEAM’s Core Values

Safety First / Quality Always – In everything we do

Integrity – Uncompromising standards of integrity and ethical conduct

Service Leadership – Leading Service Quality, professionalism and responsiveness

Innovation – Supports continuous growth and improvement

Pride and Respect – For our customers, for each other and for all our stakeholders

Teamwork – Global teamwork and collaboration