Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY This advanced-level position provides technical leadership, coordination, and execution of the Refinery Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (FEMI) Program. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of fixed equipment assets, including pressure vessels, piping systems, fired heaters, heat exchangers, and atmospheric and pressurized storage tanks. Operating with minimal supervision, the position applies advanced expertise in inspection engineering, damage mechanisms, risk-based inspection methodologies, and refinery processes to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role is critical to maintaining compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, applicable industry standards, and corporate mechanical integrity expectations, while driving continuous improvement in asset integrity and operational reliability. Key responsibilities include leading the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Site and Corporate Mechanical Integrity Programs. The position serves as the technical authority for fixed equipment mechanical integrity matters and provides leadership and direction for inspection activities, repair strategies, and long-term asset reliability initiatives. The role ensures Mechanical Integrity Programs, Site Engineering Practices (SEP), and Plant Condition Monitoring Programs are fully integrated with PSM requirements and aligned with industry best practices. Responsibilities also include developing standards, procedures, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve program effectiveness. This position acts as the primary liaison between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HSE, and Corporate PSM teams on all fixed equipment mechanical integrity matters. The role collaborates closely with site leadership and regulatory stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable API, OSHA, ASME, ANSI, state, federal, local, and insurance requirements. Additional responsibilities include supporting predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, leading training initiatives for inspection and maintenance personnel, assisting with capital projects and major repairs, overseeing refinery turnaround inspection activities, and communicating program performance, risks, and improvement opportunities to refinery leadership and stakeholders. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED equivalent required Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical training preferred Must hold current API 510, 570 and 653 Additional Supplemental 571 and 580 Certifications desirable EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum 15 years of relevant refinery or industrial experience required (A combined minimum of 25 years holding API 510/570/653 certifications may be considered in lieu of the experience requirement.) 10+ years in fixed equipment mechanical inspections required Thorough understanding and working knowledge of refinery maintenance procedures, including safety procedures involving repair and maintenance of equipment Working knowledge of API Standards and ASME, ANSI Codes, PCMS Asset Management Programs Must be able to understand and oversee NDT tasks: UTT, PT, MT, VT, able to perform Radiographic Film Interpretation Must be able to perform Inspections on Piping, Pressure Vessels, Fired Heaters, Boilers, and Tanks Must be able to work in a plant environment involving climbing, elevated work, confined space entry, etc. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, PFDs, Piping ISOs Familiarity with PCMS or similar database Ability to adjust schedule to meet business demands and address unexpected issues History of supervising other Inspectors and directing contract inspection activities Fluent in English, oral and written required MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES Coordinate the daily activities of Company and contract inspectors Review inspection reports and approve repair recommendations of pressure equipment and piping Review and approval of Turnaround work scope, ITPs and workforce headcount Monitor all Inspection Department initiatives to ensure that all contractors and employees are performing all job duties correctly to ensure that all work is progressing correctly and that completion date schedules are met Document and file data as required by governmental regulations and as requested, provide documentation on equipment history, UTT baseline readings and material identification, including PMI on equipment and piping, etc. Develop QA/QC procedures (e.g., valve repair, welding procedure specificati