Inspection Data Management System SME - Decatur, IL

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.

The Corporate IDMS Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides enterprise-wide leadership, governance, and technical expertise for the company’s Inspection Data Management System (IDMS). This role is responsible for ensuring the system effectively supports Mechanical Integrity (MI) and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs across all operating sites. The SME serves as the central point of contact between corporate engineering, site inspection teams, IT, and software vendors—driving standardization, data accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement of IDMS processes company-wide.

• Serve as the corporate technical authority and system owner for the company’s IDMS (e.g., Visions, PCMS, Meridium, PSAim, Credo, etc.)
• Develop and maintain global configuration standards, data governance rules, and workflow procedures
• Establish and enforce consistent equipment hierarchy, data fields, and naming conventions across all sites
• Coordinate system upgrades, new module implementations, and vendor support with IT and site administrators
• Oversee user access control, permissions, and cybersecurity compliance
• Create and maintain MI Dashboards for visibility into upcoming inspections, end of life, corrosion rates, etc.

• Ensure the IDMS supports corporate MI program objectives and compliance with API 510, 570, 653, NBIC, EPA 40 CFR 68.73, and OSHA PSM 29 CFR (j)
• Lead development and rollout of standardized inspection templates, forms, custom reports, and dashboards to drive consistency across facilities
• Monitor data quality and system utilization at each site; identify gaps and coordinate corrective actions
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring data traceability and documentation accuracy
• Align IDMS configurations with RBI methodologies and corporate risk assessment processes

• Act as the primary corporate resource for site-level IDMS administrators, inspectors, and engineers
• Provide troubleshooting, process guidance, and issue resolution for site users
• Conduct periodic site visits to evaluate system use, train users, and identify improvement opportunities
• Lead refresher and advanced training for new users and power users
• Serve as liaison between site MI teams, IT, and vendors for technical or functional support

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflows, automate reporting, and enhance system integration
• Collaborate with data analytics teams to develop enterprise-level dashboards and KPI reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Evaluate and recommend system enhancements, including integration with CMMS, RBI, and document management systems
• Support digital transformation efforts related to inspection data, asset reliability, and integrity management

• Strategic systems thinking and standardization
• Technical expertise and data integrity management
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership, mentoring, and user development
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset

• Up to 50% Travel to operating sites is required to provide training, audits, and implementation support
• This role is critical in ensuring consistency, reliability, and regulatory compliance across the company’s Mechanical Integrity and Inspection programs
• The SME will work closely with corporate Asset Management & Engineering, site MI teams, IT, and external vendors to maintain a unified, high-performing IDMS platform

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Integrity or Inspection programs, with at least 3 years managing or supporting an IDMS
• Proven experience implementing or supporting IDMS systems in a refining, petrochemical, agriculture, or heavy industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of API 510, API 570, API 571, API 653, NBIC, RMP, and PSM compliance requirements
• Ability to…