Ergon Inc. · 4 months ago
Unit Inspector
Newell, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expErgon - West Virginia, Inc. is a family-owned company that values employee contributions and offers a supportive work environment. The Unit Inspector role involves implementing inspection programs to enhance refinery reliability and prevent equipment failures through effective inspection techniques.
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Responsibilities
Strives to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates
Exemplifies high levels of moral and ethical standards and values
Serves as the primary contact for his/her area's pressure equipment/piping integrity issues for operations and maintenance
Leak or failure inspection of fixed equipment and process piping. Work with appropriate Ergon team members to determine the cause of failure
Develops, implements and maintains inspection plans, for on-line and out-of-service non-destructive examination (NDE)/ inspection of piping, tanks and equipment to predict and prevent equipment failures, based on equipment history, known or suspect damage mechanisms, and compliance requirements
Recommends and provides technical support for repairs, replacement or alteration of piping, storage tanks and equipment This includes the review and approval of repair plans and weld procedures for work performed by outside contractors
Development of repair plans in conjunction with Plant Support Engineers and the Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer
Tracks inspection due dates and consolidates inspection requirements for the next scheduled outage for equipment in the assigned areas of responsibility to meet all regulatory and follow-up requirements
Periodically reports on the status of plant equipment, in the assigned areas of responsibility, to support collection of facility key performance indicators (KPIs) and other business information
Identifies any preventative tasks that would prevent the development of future mechanical integrity issues to plant equipment
Review and revise work procedures for Inspection, QA/QC, and other related matters
Contracts and coordinates efforts of engineering and inspection contractors as needed to fulfill inspection data acquisition, analysis, metallurgical consulting and other technical / labor support needs
Coordinates and documents all pre-service testing of new piping and equipment as necessary to meet all applicable codes, standards and procedures
Utilizes consistent formats for inspection and repair reports and verifies that all inspection and maintenance work is properly documented in plant equipment and inspection files/ folders, as well as the facility mechanical integrity software
Keeps abreast of the latest advances in technologies and techniques for inspection of refinery equipment and implements them into the inspection plans as warranted
Participate in the MOC work process to identify and resolve issues
Coordinates with process engineering, operations, maintenance and the EH&S group as to timing of required equipment inspections
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Possess at least one of the following certifications (API 510, API 570, API 653, CWI)
Minimum of three (3) years of visual inspection experience required
Working knowledge of non-destructive inspection techniques, API and ASME fabrication and inspection codes, welding, and basic metallurgy is required
Position requires successful completion of training requirements as outlined by the Asset Integrity Department. This includes the ability to attain certifications such as API, AMPP, and ASNT as required
Must be self-motivated with strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs
Computer competency and experience with Microsoft Office products is required
Must be willing to work occasional overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays in response to critical inspection needs and/or planned events
Must meet the qualifications and successfully obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as outlined by the United States Department of Homeland Security
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
A clean MVR is required
Preferred
Experience with SAP and PCMS is desired
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Health
Life
Dental
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Profit Sharing
Company
Ergon Inc.
Family-owned and operated, the Ergon companies were brought together over 60 years ago in the petroleum industry's service sector.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Wall
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Kris Patrick
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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