Job Description

Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) Inspector

DuPont is seeking an experienced Equipment Inspector to perform API (American Petroleum Institute) Authorized Inspector duties and NDE testing methods at the Spruance Site in Richmond, VA. Below is a list of certifications and requirements for the Equipment Inspector to ensure safe and reliable operation of the plant and compliance with jurisdictional and regulatory requirements.

Certifications & Requirements

Certifications

It is expected that you will successfully obtain the following certifications within the timeframe allotted:

API 570 within the first year or other API Inspection certification if API570 is already obtained.

NBIC IS Commission and R endorsement by second year.

Any remaining of the three API certifications (API653 1st, and API510 2nd) by your third year.

API 580 by your 4th year

In addition to the above certifications, you will be required to obtain the following ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing) certifications per SNT-TC-1A Level II:

Level II in VT (Visual Testing) or AWS-CWI, MT (Magnetic Testing), PT (Penetrant Testing), UTT (Ultrasonic Thickness Testing), ET (Surface Eddy Current Testing)

You will be required to maintain all certifications necessary to perform job functions at the level expected by the site and specified in this job description. You will also act as a site resource for all ASME, API, National Board and other code interpretations pertaining to storage tanks, pressure vessels and process piping systems.

Inspection Duties

Become proficient in the Meridium™ inspection modules (Inspection Manager, Thickness Monitoring and Risk Based Inspection)

Perform scheduled inspections as identified in Meridium™ Inspection Manager

Assess equipment condition per company and industry standards

As an NBIC Owner/User Commissioned IS Inspector, make suggested actions and recommendations pertaining to the repair and/or alteration of registered pressure vessels following the National Board code and the Rules and Regulations of the State of Virginia.

Function as an API Authorized Inspector, which includes creating/revising/authorizing equipment inspection briefs and authorizing repairs to piping, storage tanks and non-registered pressure vessels.

Issue inspection reports that identify recommendations and suggestive actions and follow up to ensure proper and timely completion.

Assist areas in performing Fitness for Service where appropriate

Maintain electronic and hardcopy files of equipment data and history

Update the appropriate RBI analysis to re-verify inspection tasks and frequencies

Coordinate with the area to get inspection reports signed and to deliver inspection labels

Contract Inspection Services

Act as contract administrator for onsite contract inspection resources

Responsible for setting expectations and assist in coordinating onsite contract inspection resources.

Act as first contact between the areas and 3rd party inspection personnel (typically for heat exchanger tube testing)

Maintain our Owner User Inspection Certificate

Maintain annual Owner User Certificate of Accreditation

Participate in State/National Board review every three years

Submit annual report to the State of Virginia related to the previous twelve-month pressure vessel inspection activity.

Ensure our Owner User QA Manual is up to date

Welding Program

Act as the Site Welding Champion and support the Site Weld Inspector as needed

Review and update the Site Weld Procedure as required

Perform weld shop audits as required

Safety

Maintain safety equipment (i.e. harnesses, lanyards, protective equipment, etc.)

Maintain annual respirator fit testing and respirator breathing equipment

Maintain PSM required area specific safety training to work in areas unescorted.

Ensure all training modules are completed on time

MIQA Initiatives

Provide QA/QC support for repairs, alterations and new fabrications as required.

Participate in PSM and Regulatory audits

Assist areas with performing either fabrication vendor audits or to performing inspection work on repaired equipment

Other Requirements

Evaluate new technology and develop programs for specific application to plant testing/inspection.
Order supplies as needed, both for the office and NDE inspections
Maintain certification/standardization/calibration of all NDE testing equipment.
Maintain active role in the State wide Virginia Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector's Association.
Assist in failure analysis investigations
Must be able to lift/carry 55 lbs
Must be comfortable with heights and climbing ship’s ladders
Must be comfortable entering confined spaces
Must be able to pass the Jaeger Visual Acuity test
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must have a valid driver’s license

Customer Service

Be available 24/7 for requests from customers to attend to their needs to assist in continued operations.
Attend to any calls from customers for "Non-Routine" inspection requests.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED

At least one of the following API certifications: API 510, API 570 or API 653

UT Level II and PT Level II certification

Minimum 3 - 5 years of industry experience 

Proficient skill in utilizing Microsoft™ Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be self-motivated

Must have the ability to work well in a team environment

Must have leadership skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

Any or all of the certifications listed above. Preference will be given to someone with API 570 certification.

Knowledge of the following codes and standards is preferred: ASME Section VIII Div. 1, ASME Section V, ASME Section IX, ASME B.16.5, ASME B.31.3, ASME B.31.1, NBIC (National Board Inspection Code), API 579 (Fitness for Service) and API 580/581 (Risk Based Inspection)

Good working knowledge of pressure relieving devices and applicable codes.

Proficient in Meridium® inspection modules (Inspection Manager, Thickness Monitoring and Risk Based Inspection).