API Certified Inspector

Description

• Evaluate damage mechanisms and recommend mitigation strategies using API 571 principles.
• Provide guidance to junior inspectors and field personnel.
• Adhering to organizational policies and procedures, including but not limited to Applus Code of Ethics and Confidentiality Agreements.
• Actively promotes and proactively models the company’s focus on safety when interacting with all current and future employees and clients.
• Support and help manage RBI programs according to API.
• Represents Applus with outside groups, regulatory bodies, associations, and clients.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials in various working environments.
• Conduct in-service inspections of piping systems, storage tanks, and pressure vessels in compliance with relevant API 510 and API 653, API 570standards.
• Prepare comprehensive inspection reports and provide technical recommendations for repair or continued service.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and QA/QC teams to ensure safe, timely, and compliant work execution.
• Stay current with industry codes, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

Due to the nature of this position there will be on-call and overtime requirements as well as travel.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced API Certified Inspector to join our growing Houston team. This position requires active API 570 (Piping) and API 653 (Aboveground Storage Tank) certifications. API 510 (Pressure Vessels) certification is preferred, and additional qualifications such as API 571 (Damage Mechanisms) and API 580 (Risk-Based Inspection) are considered valuable assets.

• Ability to be flexible with work schedules and respond to requests without advance warning or notification.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements in industrial settings
• Minimum 5 years of inspection experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or related sectors
• Working knowledge of NDT methods and ability to coordinate inspections across disciplines
• The ability to adapt in a high pressure and high production environment while managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to excel in a team environment.
• Strong communication and technical report-writing skills
• Experience with RBI software and digital inspection tools
• Ability to operate NDT equipment including setup and tear down.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, solve problems, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and travel to various field locations as needed
• Commonly exposed to walking on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Fundamental understanding of industry codes, regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and operational field requirements regarding radiation safety.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of NDT techniques, services and procedures.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check / drug screening.
• Excellent customer service focus, ability to quickly build strong working relationships with business partners and colleagues.
• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Applus. Exhibits honesty, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Required to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions in temperature extremes and inclement weather.
• Additional NDT Level II certifications (UT, MT, PT)
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Excellent report writing and review skills.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office and other software applications.
• Ability to read technical documents and procedures and apply them in the field.
• Occasionally required to work in noisy/loud working environments especially on project sites.
• Strong commitment to quality inspection and reporting.
• Overtime required during the week and weekend with work volume.
• High School Diploma or, (GED).
• Occasional to frequent travel will be required though the US.
• A sense of urgency, good attention to detail, excellent organizational and analytical skills, pragmatic, eager to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills matched with the ability to negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodation to applicants upon request.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Ongoing professional training and certification support

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance