Mechanical Integrity Inspector - Midland, United States - Targa Resources Corp.

Description

The role of the Mechanical Integrity Inspector is to provide technical guidance and support in areas of Mechanical Integrity (MI) to better ensure overall facility safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.

This includes support for development and improvement of corporate MI initiatives, fixed and rotating equipment inspection and maintenance practices, their application and management within Targa, and performing inspections.

• Assist Operations with management of their MI program including monitoring inspection scheduling, inspection Scopes of Work (SOW), project bids, assets health, inspection QA/QC, and IDMS management.
• Assist in developing and implementing inspection programs to maximize the on-stream time of major equipment.
• Guide operations, Technical Services, and Process Engineering in consideration of changes that will Mechanical Integrity and reliability.
• Participate and support internal/external MI related audits, risk surveys, PHAs.
• Assist with root cause failure analysis studies to determine failure modes.
• Assist with degradation mechanism identification and analysis as part of routine inspection recommendations and developing RBI programs.
• Maintain and communicate current code, regulatory requirements, and RAGEGEP pertaining MI.
• Perform and /or manage inspections on piping circuits / vessels as needed and recommend and approve repairs.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Properly use and complete company job-related forms and paperwork.
• Support Engineering with engineering designs, drawings and specifications for materials, fabrication, and NDE content.
• Participate in the development & execution of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability programs.
• Communicate and deal with vendors and other parties in such a manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate inspection results.
• Ability to support, develop and improve the mechanical integrity inspection program.
• Support development of corporate MI policies, guidelines, procedures and training.
• Be an advocate and influencer for MI cultural development.
• Ability to lead and coach others to enhance the performance effectiveness of day-to-day inspection activities in a multifunctional organization.
• Routine duties include gathering equipment data and information in the field.
• Travel to areas within region where work is active

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Certification
• Possess API 570 Piping Inspector Certification
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Technically competent with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously following direction, policies, or procedures. Ability to use analytical and decision-making skills to recommend options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating (in communications with others including company employees and contract workers).
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a resource for providing customer service in a courteous manner and work effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within an organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience in midstream gas processing facilities.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree
• Experience working with Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS).
• Possess a Level II Ultrasonic Thickness certification
• Possess or acquire the training needed to read and approve radiographic film of welds (Radiographic Film Interpretation).
• Experience working in a computer environment with word processing, database and spreadsheet skills sufficient to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, statistical/technical materials, etc. with speed and accuracy, including the willingness to learn and use new computer programs/applications
• Possess or acquire the certification to operate a man lift and or jig lift

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing. Ability to climb, internally and externally inspect piping and vessels in excess of 200' in height.

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa's policies and applicable law.