Unit Inspector

Ergon - West Virginia, Inc. in Newell, WV currently has an opening for a Unit Inspector.

The Unit Inspector is a support position in the Maintenance / Engineering Department. The Unit Inspector implements programs to improve the overall reliability of the refinery by utilizing up-to-date inspection techniques and other reliability technologies to predict and prevent failures before occurrence by recommending repairs or replacement of applicable equipment.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned and we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

Unit Inspector Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• At a minimum, possess at least one of the following certifications (API 510, API 570, API 653). Required to earn a 2nd within one year from the date of hire.
• Minimum of three (3) years of visual inspection experience required.
• Experience in non-destructive inspection techniques, API and ASME fabrication and inspection codes, welding, and basic metallurgy is recommended.
• Position requires successful completion of training requirements as outlined by the Asset Integrity Department. This includes the ability to attain certifications such as API, AMPP, and ASNT as required.
• Must be self-motivated with strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Computer competency and experience with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Experience with SAP and PCMS desired.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays in response to critical inspection needs and/or planned events.
• Must meet the qualifications and successfully obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card as outlined by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Unit Inspector Responsibilities

• Strives to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates.
• Exemplifies high levels of moral and ethical standards and values.
• Serves as the primary contact for his/her area's pressure equipment/piping integrity issues for operations and maintenance.
• Leak or failure inspection of fixed equipment and process piping. Work with appropriate Ergon team members to determine the cause of failure.
• Develops, implements and maintains inspection plans, for on-line and out-of-service non-destructive examination (NDE)/ inspection of piping, tanks and equipment to predict and prevent equipment failures, based on equipment history, known or suspect damage mechanisms, and compliance requirements.
• Recommends and provides technical support for repairs, replacement or alteration of piping, storage tanks and equipment This includes the review and approval of repair plans and weld procedures for work performed by outside contractors.
• Development of repair plans in conjunction with Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer.
• Tracks inspection due dates and consolidates inspection requirements for the next scheduled outage for equipment in the assigned areas of responsibility to meet all regulatory and follow-up requirements.
• Periodically reports on the status of plant equipment, in the assigned areas of responsibility, to support collection of facility key performance indicators (KPIs) and other business information.
• Identifies any preventative tasks that would prevent the development of future mechanical integrity issues to plant equipment.
• Review and revise work procedures for Inspection, QA/QC, and other related matters.
• Contracts and coordinates efforts of engineering and inspection contractors as needed to fulfill inspection data acquisition, analysis, metallurgical consulting and other technical / labor support needs.
• Coordinates and documents all pre-service testing of new piping and equipment as necessary to meet all applicable codes, standards and procedures.
• Utilizes consistent formats for inspection and repair reports and verifies that all inspection and maintenance work is properly documented in plant equipment and inspection files/ folders, as well as the facility mechanical integrity software.
• Keeps abreast of the latest advances in technologies and techniques for inspection of refinery equipment and implements them into the inspection plans as warranted.
• Participate in the MOC work process to identify and resolve issues.
• Coordinates with process engineering, operations, maintenance and the EH&S group as to timing of required equipment inspections

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to .

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) with company match, Health, Life, Dental, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

Ergon - West Virginia, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.