Job Description

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior API Inspector to join our team. This job will be located in Bakersfield, CA. The Senior API Inspector will manage the conventional and advanced NDE Inspection crews on their project, primarily in the facilities and terminals related to the oil and gas industry. This role will be required to travel 75% of the time as well as be responsible for directing crews, verifying equipment under inspection has been inspected per industry recommended practice, including damage mechanisms. Is a direct contact between the Client and Audubon Management. Is responsible for safe and successful projects, while maintaining P/L for the project. Reports to the Facilities Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company and Customer safety standards and procedures.
• Travels to Clients' locations.
• Conducts inspections on piping, pressure vessels and storage tanks within facilities and terminals.
• Conducts API inspections on piping, pressure vessels and storage tanks within facilities and terminals.
• Willingness to maintain API certifications and ongoing development.
• Able to manage projects and personnel successfully.
• Program development; key team member in continual improvement of service program to include improvement support of procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.
• Reads and interprets drawings and schematics.
• Assists other Technicians in the field, as necessary.
• Able to read P&IDs, PFD, construction documentation, U1A documents.
• Able to perform basic calculations pertaining to remaining life, next inspection date, retirement date.
• Supports and solicits input and feedback from team members at all levels within the organization.
• Works safely and completes all Company and Client Safety daily paperwork.
• Adheres to Company policies and procedures in their entirety.
• Coordinates with Business Development to identify strategic accounts and play an active role in developing these accounts.
• Assists data group with QA/QC of report deliverables on assigned projects.
• Uses experience and knowledge, to assist peers and other Company NDE Technicians with questions.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of Facility Integrity experience required.
• Technical background in NDE methods and procedures.
• NDE experience, ASNT TC-1a Level II or equivalent Certification in UTT, knowledge of applicable advanced NDE methods (GUL-XB2, AUT, SRUT, PEC, PA).
• Experience in project management functions.
• Significant Experience in report writing.
• Demonstrated capability to perform the responsibilities of an API Inspector.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Customer management skills.
• Able to continually define ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer and market relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with key customers to identify future needs and effectively positions the Company to capitalize on these.
• Able to ensure the delivery of superior solutions to customers.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Eligible to work in the U.S., without sponsorship.
• Able to travel 75%.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean MVR.

Pay Range: $50.00 USD - $55.00 USD

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