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1. Inspector Coordinator (IC)

1. Primary Job Functions

The primary duty of the IC is to provide work direction and support for 3rd party inspector contractors. This individual is the communication link between the Basin Integrity Leads and 3rd party inspection services. The IC serves as a focal point to distribute, direct, and supervise field inspection works.
IC's main responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following

• Promote safety within area of specialty
• Provide work directions and logistic support for field inspection activities
• Identify inspection needs and define workforce plan with input from Basin Integrity Leads
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise field inspection works
• Ensure all 3rd party Contractors' crew members comply with safety policies and standards
• Responsible for implementation and stewardship of the site inspection program according to provided scope of work
• Ensure recommended approved procedures, NDE techniques, equipment, and qualified personnel are used for inspection activities
• Reviews inspection reports for completeness and accuracy and ensures all inspection data is up-to-date. Identifies inconsistencies between work practices and written documentation.
• Provide feedback to Basin Integrity Leads in regards with performance of contract inspection personnel
• Report back to Basin Integrity Lead with inspection findings
• Ensure equipment history and inspection records are updated in CMMS

1. Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pressure vessel and tank inspection techniques, including NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) methods such as UT, RT, MT, PT, and VT.
• Strong knowledge of API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection), API 653 (Tank Inspection), and API 570 (Piping Inspection)
• Deep understanding of ASME, API, DOT regulations, and of engineering principles and practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, FSM, oracle, Meridiam) for managing inspection records and equipment history.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Project coordination and scheduling skills to manage inspection workflows and contractor activities.
• Strong communication and reporting skills to interface with Basin Integrity Leads and contractors.
• Safety leadership and ability to enforce company safety policies and standards.
• Team supervision and contractor management experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to details and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

1. Knowledge / Experience / Skills

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 6-10 years experience in oil & gas operations, with at least 3 years in inspection coordination or integrity management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work in field environments and coordinate inspection activities across multiple sites.
• Willing and able to business travel (domestic/overseas) to project sites to provide various levels of support
• Required Certifications: API 653 - Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
• Preferred Certifications: API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 570 - Piping Inspector, NDE Level II or III in UT, MT, PT, RT
• Proficient with MS office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and presentations
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Inspection Advisor II
Family: Projects (Tech)
Class: Quality Management
Description:
MAIN FUNCTIONS
• Promote safety within area of specialty
• Provide a very high level of quality expertise in inspection disciplines such as rotating equipment, instrumentation and electrical equipment, fixed equipment or Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) (e.g. NDE Level III for instance)
• Advise on all quality matters associated with procurement and installation of equipment
• Monitor production processes and perform surveillance activities in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Coordinate and oversee activities of 3rd party and/or Contractor source inspectors
• Perform surveillance activities, quality inspection activities in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Provide direction to suppliers on quality management. Review and evaluate Contractor's and Suppliers' quality documents for accuracy and adequacy
• Manage interfaces and coordination between Suppliers, Contractors, Quality Supervision and other Project Team disciplines (e.g. Engineering, Construction)
• Lead development and execution of detailed oversight program for high criticality activities or critical equipment inspections.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), final inspection release activities, review of supplier Quality Control documents and support closure of punch list items
• Keep Quality supervision updated with status of quality issues
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide leadership / expertise in quality inspection activities, make judgments and decisions the technical and physical adequacy of associated equipment and systems
• Provides input to and validate Contractor's / Supplier procedures for inspection and for testing / examining components
• Generate, review and revise operational procedures for inspection and test equipment
• Interface with Quality and Engineering disciplines to provide inspection and testing expertise in the development and review of drawings, procedures and Project plans
• Support project with the development of method statements and/or examination technique recommendations for equipment inspections; travel to construction and/or fabrication site when requested to r
eview and make technical advice for compliance with specified requirements
• Coordinate activities of 3rd party and Contractor's inspectors within discipline, in conjunction with Supplier's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) team
• Utilize Quality Management expertise to perform audits and/or assessments of Contractors / Supplier implementation of inspection activities and document deficiencies
• Perform supplementary inspections and verifications in accordance with requirements of the Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP) and the Project Surveillance Plan(s)
• Provide early warning of potential quality problems and the expertise to avoid / resolve them
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering or Science preferred but not required with adequate experience
• Experience executing project construction or quality assurance/control of procurement or construction activities
• Manufacturing, fabrication or construction experience related to project scope
• Recent experience in selected inspection discipline
• Willing and able to business travel (domestic/overseas) to project sites to provide various levels of support
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