Lead API 653 Inspector

About The Role

TAI is looking for a seasoned API 653 Inspector to lead and manage large above-ground tank inspection projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, with a proven track record of supervising teams, overseeing all project phases from start to finish, and serving as a key point of contact for major clients in the chemical and power generation industries. If you are a self-motivated leader with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to make a significant impact, we offer a challenging role with the opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects. Join our team and play a critical part in ensuring the safety and integrity of essential infrastructure.

About TAI

TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission critical markets. With over 300 skilled professionals, 16 different divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole-source solutions for complex projects, built on long-term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent.

Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day

• Provide project management support on Large Above ground Tank Inspection projects, and as needed for other inspection projects.
• Ensure project deliverables meet TAI and client expectations
• Manage all phases of a project - setup, execution, and closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Provide a single point of contact between TAI and client – getting info from client to carry out successful inspection project, providing the client with necessary information and resolving most project issues with the client.
• Prepare initial budget, tracking overall costs, approving pending invoices, and pursuing change orders as required.
• Perform overall project quality control.
• Visit field to scope out projects.
• Support proposal development by assisting with scope development, cost estimating and execution plan coordination.
• Experience and knowledge of Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology (MFL).
• Experience and knowledge of floating roofs and seal inspections.
• Meet with clients to provide recommendations on the repair/ replacement/alteration of plant equipment as required for safe operation.
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern.
• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks.
• Scheduling activities related to inspection.
• Prepare isometric drawings and field sketches of piping for pipe inspections
• Review and interpret P&ID’s
• Writes detailed inspection reports and maintains documentation of inspection activities.
• Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and other parties in such a manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company.

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have

• High School Diploma, some college coursework preferred.
• API 653 Certification.
• Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working as an API Inspector within related industry
• At least 5 years’ experience managing large Above Ground Tank Inspection projects.
• Prior experience supervising a project team
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and oversee large projects.
• Experienced with using Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology (MFL)
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete inspection reports for equipment or piping.
• Inspection: Know the significance of what is observed and recognize the potential significance of what cannot be observed. Critical-minded and curiosity as to conditions and findings.
• Documentation: Clarity, comprehensiveness, and professional presentation of reports.
• High reach operation ability.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Travel: Will travel up to 50% out of town.

Physical Requirements

• Capacity to perform physically demanding work: Climbing, pipe rack walking, tight-spot body positioning/maneuvering.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.
• Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.
• Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.
• Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.
• Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $55-65/hour (based upon experience)
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com.