Equipment Inspector I

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Job Description

At Albemarle, we are a global leader in specialty chemicals, powering industries that move the world forward.  Albemarle is seeking an Equipment Inspector I position to work onsite at the Magnolia location.

Accountabilities

• Ensure that all pressure vessel repairs and piping fabrication comply with applicable Albemarle specifications and Code requirements.
• Ensure consistent internal and external mechanical integrity inspections take place and are reported in a timely fashion.
• Ability to make repair/replacement recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Understands the importance of Health, Safety and Environment issues to the success of our organization, and acts as a safety champion for all inspection activities.
• Maintain knowledge of nondestructive testing techniques applicable to inspection of plant equipment.
• Consult with Project and/or Maintenance Engineering for fabrication of new equipment and repair/modification of existing equipment.
• Provide direct and indirect support (coverage, planning, evaluation) for major turnarounds.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and well-versed ASME, ASTM, AWS, and API Codes and specifications.
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) NDT Level II certification for PT, UT (Thickness) VT, MT, and BLT required, or ability to obtain.
• Confined-Space trained and capable, or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with plant equipment maintenance inspections.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII - relief valves and testing requirements.
• Computer literate.
• Spoken and written English is a requirement.

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years in industrial inspection and quality assurance.
• One or more of the following certifications - National Board of Inspection Code (NBIC) Commissioned Inspector. API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector. AWS Certified Welding Inspector. API 570 Piping Inspector. API 653 Tank Inspector.
• Experience with SAP reporting systems.
• Familiarity and experience with pressure vessel design software and ASME VIII - 1 Code calculations
• Familiarity and experience with API RP-579 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness for Service assessments
• Past experience in Fabrication shops.
• Familiarity with following Materials of Construction: lead lined steel, glass lined steel, exotic alloys (e.g. - titanium, tantalum, high nickel alloys, etc.), ceramics, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP), and plastic lined pipe and equipment.

Magnolia site employees should be aware of both the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Policy and the Albemarle Magnolia Site Quality Objectives plus understand how their role contributes to each.  Employees are required to follow and support the requirements of our quality management system which is available on the ISO Sync site and can be accessed through Albert by all site workers.
 

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.