PEI Inspector

Louisiana, United States of America Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream Worker Type:

Regular Posting

Start Date:

October 21, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables Experience Level:Early Careers

Job Description:

What’s the role

The PEI Inspector is responsible for maintaining integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of pressure equipment and fixed assets within assigned operating units. This role monitors equipment condition, evaluates inspection results, identifies integrity risks, and develops recommendations to ensure pressure equipment remains safe, compliant, and fit for continued service.

The PEI Inspector serves as a technical resource within the Pressure Equipment Integrity (PEI) organization and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. The role supports the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management (PEIM) program by helping ensure pressure equipment is designed, operated, inspected, repaired, and maintained in accordance with company requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.

What you’ll be doing

Serve as the primary PEI representative for assigned operating units and participate in production alignment, reliability, maintenance planning, and turnaround readiness activities

Ensure pressure equipment is inspected within established inspection intervals and coordinate equipment availability with Operations and Maintenance Perform routine, emergent, internal, and external inspections of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, relief devices, and other fixed equipment

Apply and oversee visual inspections, thickness monitoring, and non-destructive examination (NDE) activities to assess equipment condition and remaining life Interpret inspection and NDE data and provide recommendations regarding repair, replacement, modification, mitigation, or continued operation of pressure equipment

Establish renewal thicknesses and evaluate remaining life of pressure equipment in accordance with company and industry standards

Participate in temporary repair mitigation plans for integrity-related equipment issues and create corrective action work scopes to support equipment repairs

Monitor repair progress and verify corrective actions are completed effectively and in accordance with requirements

Maintain accurate inspection, repair, and equipment condition records within the Integrity Management System (IMS)
Support Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) assessments, corrosion reviews, turnaround planning, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Conduct routine field surveillance to identify emerging integrity concerns and proactively address reliability threats

Provide quality assurance oversight for contract inspection activities within assigned operating areas

Provide technical guidance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Project teams regarding equipment condition, corrosion concerns, and integrity risks

Participate in departmental duty phone rotations and provide after-hours support as business needs require.

Conduct routine field surveillance to identify emerging integrity concerns and proactively address potential reliability threats

What you bring

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent8+ years of experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or related industries

Current API 510 and API 570 certifications

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Ability to learn technical concepts and integrity management processes quickly.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams

Ability to recognize limitations of personal knowledge and seek assistance when appropriate

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications API 653 certification, or the ability to obtain

Experience supporting refinery or petrochemical turnarounds and major maintenance events

Knowledge of pressure equipment inspection programs, mechanical integrity systems, and applicable regulatory requirements

Knowledge of RBI methodologies, corrosion control programs, and applicable API, ASME, and AWS codes and standards

Experience utilizing IMS or similar inspection management…