Area Inspector, Wood Rivery Refinery

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The Area Inspector is responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of fixed equipment and piping in the refinery by performing required inspections at timely intervals. Inspectors examine, inspect, collect information, and evaluate inspection data. They also provide recommendations under the guidance of an Inspection Supervisor or Chief Inspector.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Performing and coordinating required inspections of piping and equipment.
• Identifying equipment and piping needing repair and/or replacement.
• Issuing welding and inspection requirements for new and replacement equipment.
• Choosing the correct non-destructive examination (NDE) technology and applications.
• Directing NDE crews performing ultrasonic and radiographic testing, and other inspection technologies.
• Reviewing X-ray and other NDE data.
• Reviewing engineering packages for new installations.
• Participating in turnaround inspections.
• Approving repairs as well as supplying QA/QC on all work completed within their area/zone.
• Writing detailed inspection and turnaround reports and maintaining files and documentation.
• Presenting findings to the operations, mechanical, technical, and management teams.
• Updating equipment inspection records.

Required Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent 
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • American Petroleum Institute API-510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certificate
  • American Petroleum Institute API-570 Piping Inspector certificate
• Must be willing and able to perform/comply with the following:
  • Wear Nomex fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear, and eye protection)
  • Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean-shaven)
  • Working outdoors and possibly in inclement weather conditions
  • Lift (raise and transport 50 pounds), bend, stoop, perform moderate manual labor, work in confined spaces, climb, and work at various levels above the ground
• Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of direct experience as an inspector
• 5 or more years of direct experience in the petroleum, chemical, or similar industry
• Prior owner-user inspection experience
• Experience using common inspection software applications (e.g., PCMS, UltraPipe, EMPRV, API-RBI, and SAP)
• Training or experience in applying the following:
  • API-571 damage mechanisms; and
  • API-579 fitness for service; and
  • API-580 / 581 risk-based inspection
• Knowledgeable in standard non-destructive examination (NDE) methods
• Knowledgeable in visual welding inspection
• Must be willing and able to perform/comply with the following:
  • Minimum (1) API Certification (API 510, 570, or 653)
• Additional API certifications 
• AWS CWI Certification
• Associate's Degree / Trade Certification
• Basic knowledge in metallurgy and welding
• Ability to interpret detailed fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, and P&ID Knowledgeable and conversant in damage mechanisms that affect refinery equipment including fundamentals of corrosion and basic forms of corrosion
• Basic knowledge of risk-based inspection methodologies and how to utilize methodologies
• Proficient with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, and PCMS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts and issues to an audience with widely varying technical background

The Wood River Refinery is located in Roxana, Illinois, about 15 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. The refinery processes a mixture of light, low-sulfur; heavy, high sulfur; and high-acid crude oil. The crude supply is sourced domestically or from Canada. Wood River produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include petrochemical feedstocks, asphalt and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline, rail car, barge and truck and are shipped to markets throughout the Midcontinent region.

The base pay range for this role is $108,900 – $156,500 depending on a candidate's relevant work experience and education.

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• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

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To be considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 07/20/2025.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.