API Inspector - Chicago, IL

Pay Rate: $50-60/hour depending on experience and certifications

MISTRAS Group Inc. is in search of an API Inspector for full-time work near Chicago, IL.

The API Inspector Will Perform Inspections On Pressure Vessel, Piping, And/or Above Ground Storage Tank Equipment For The Purpose Of Certifying Compliance And/or Recommending And Approving Repairs In Accordance With One Or More Of The Following API Standards

510, 570, 653

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Perform inspections on piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of piping throughout the refinery.
• Perform visual inspection of completed work and recommend and approve repairs.
• Assist in the scheduling of activities related to inspection.
• Use of proper safety procedures and equipment.
• Properly use and complete customer and company job related forms and paperwork.
• Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Complete all required training, including tests, within Company guidelines.
• Perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
• Prioritize and complete work assignments by specific deadlines.
• Deliver reports to clients.
• Work outdoors in a plant atmosphere.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Wear required safety equipment.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Possess the appropriate API certification(s)
• 2 years of hands-on API experience
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent, technical school or college credits preferred.
• Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel and be able to write detailed inspection reports.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Capable of climbing, working at high elevations and working in confined spaces.
• Must be able to walk and climb to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
• Must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively;
• Must have sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct investigations.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
  
  
  

Essential Physical Functions

• Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.
  
  
  

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MISTRAS strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a work place where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note To Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the states worker's compensation law.

Initial ( if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial ( if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and

will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.