Inspector

Basic Function

Conducts moderately complex inspection duties and assignments for the Inspection Department under minimal supervision. Acts as liaison with other departments within the refinery. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

Job Duties

• Ensures and may certify integrity of equipment
• Ensures company records comply with regulatory requirements
• Provides suggestions and / or support to help the plant run more efficiently
• Inspects equipment, which may include atmospheric storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping, boilers, heaters, and relief valves based on certification and depending on location
• Generates inspection memos and may issue equipment deficiency reports and repair recommendations
• Interprets inspection results; analyzes for trending; writes and prioritizes work for corrective action based on inspection results
• Maintains a complete and historical database for equipment used, to determine corrosion rates, scope of inspections, and frequency modification
• Approves work of Contracted Inspections and NDE services providers and hydrostatic testing
• Acts as coordinator of contract labor and projects including turnaround support activities which may be specifically for tank work in some locations
• Provides guidance to less experienced Inspectors
• Maintains department equipment and instruments
• Performs testing depending on location and level of training including NDE; formal testing such as UT, PT, MT, VT (as recognized by ASNT); hardness, PMI, and infrared thermography; under minimal supervision
• Works on special emphasis projects as assigned, level of participation may vary

May also perform other duties, including :

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of five years of inspection experience in a related industry is required.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, is required.

Required Skills

A minimum of two of the following certifications : API 510, API 570, API 653, AWS CWI.

Ability to lead and direct the work of other associate. Working knowledge of inspection methods and ability to apply this knowledge as it pertains to the company.

Computer program familiarity with MS Office suite and data management programs in use within Inspection department. Ability to effectively communicate with others, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility

May lead the work of contractors.

Work Conditions

Office and field based, with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse / plant environment, outdoor environments, driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and road conditions.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following :

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally. Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit .

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and / or carrying up to 40lbs, pushing and / or pulling up to 40lbs, climbing up to 180ft, perceiving color difference, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity.