TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering) · 2 hours ago
Lead API 653 Inspector
New Castle, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55/hr - $65/hr
10+ years expTAI is a leading multidisciplinary firm providing expert engineering and technical services for over 35 years. They are seeking a seasoned API 653 Inspector to lead and manage large above-ground tank inspection projects, ensuring project deliverables meet expectations and serving as a key point of contact for clients in the chemical and power generation industries.
Construction
Responsibilities
Provide project management support on Large Above ground Tank Inspection projects, and as needed for other inspection projects
Ensure project deliverables meet TAI and client expectations
Manage all phases of a project - setup, execution, and closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
Provide a single point of contact between TAI and client – getting info from client to carry out successful inspection project, providing the client with necessary information and resolving most project issues with the client
Prepare initial budget, tracking overall costs, approving pending invoices, and pursuing change orders as required
Perform overall project quality control
Visit field to scope out projects
Support proposal development by assisting with scope development, cost estimating and execution plan coordination
Experience and knowledge of Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology (MFL)
Experience and knowledge of floating roofs and seal inspections
Meet with clients to provide recommendations on the repair/ replacement/alteration of plant equipment as required for safe operation
Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern
Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks
Scheduling activities related to inspection
Prepare isometric drawings and field sketches of piping for pipe inspections
Review and interpret P&ID’s
Writes detailed inspection reports and maintains documentation of inspection activities
Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment
Communicate with clients and other parties in such a manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma, some college coursework preferred
API 653 Certification
Have a minimum of 10 years' experience working as an API Inspector within related industry
At least 5 years' experience managing large Above Ground Tank Inspection projects
Prior experience supervising a project team
Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and oversee large projects
Experienced with using Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology (MFL)
Demonstrated ability to perform complete inspection reports for equipment or piping
Inspection: Know the significance of what is observed and recognize the potential significance of what cannot be observed. Critical-minded and curiosity as to conditions and findings
Documentation: Clarity, comprehensiveness, and professional presentation of reports
High reach operation ability
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Travel: Will travel up to 50% out of town
Capacity to perform physically demanding work: Climbing, pipe rack walking, tight-spot body positioning/maneuvering
Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks
The person in this position needs to frequently move about client's facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks
Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner
Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time
Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks
Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner
Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed
Benefits
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
401(k)with employer match
Flexible work schedule
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements
Company
TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering)
TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering) is a full-service, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction firm built to scale — delivering mission-critical, integrated solutions across the full design–build–maintain lifecycle.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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