Zone API Inspector
Dow

Job Info

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Dow is looking for a highly motivated, self-directed, experienced person to fill an Zone API Inspector position in Saint Charles Operations Technical Support Organization in Hahnville, LA.

Job Summary

The overall purpose of this role is to leverage inspection expertise throughout the businesses of the Dow Chemical Company. This role exists to provide technical knowledge and skill in the application of work processes for mechanical integrity compliance. This role is part of the Mechanical Integrity Team aligned to the Technical Expertise and Support Organization. The successful candidate will provide technical support and coordination for the inspection of fixed equipment and piping. The API Inspector must leverage knowledge of inspection techniques and conditions to ensure the most effective and reliable plant operating status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for all inspection-related issues in assigned areas.
• Participate in Department and Plant meetings as appropriate.
• Provide Inspection support to Engineering as required to support plants.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel when troubleshooting plant equipment Inspection related Issues.
• Follow Dow and API Inspection Procedures, Processes, and communicating opportunities for improvement.
• Lead small workgroup daily activities.
• Work coordination of nested contract employees supporting the assigned area to complete mechanical integrity compliance tasks.
• Follow applicable Maintenance work processes and help resolve issues involved in planning and scheduling inspections.
• Participate on all applicable Turnaround and Preventative Maintenance Plant Assessment teams.
• Provide technical expertise and communication to plant personnel on potential preventative maintenance recommendations or repair scope based on past and present inspection findings.
• Compile, review, and approve mechanical integrity system required documentation..
• Must have the ability to communicate orally and in a written format to others (craftsmen, technicians, engineers, equipment owners, and upper management at Dow sites and vendor shops). i.e. Technical Reports documenting equipment conditions.
• Integrity with attention to detail and must follow processes.
• Willing to work overtime and call outs as necessary
• Provide Technical observations and recommendations for maintaining compliance to the mechanical integrity program requirements and safe and reliable operations.

**This role will have an assessment to complete during the application process. Please allow 30 minutes - 1 hour to complete the assessment at the time of application. You will not be able to save your application for later. Even if you have taken this assessment before please click on the link. An assessment is required for each position you apply to.**

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience with American Society of Mechanical Engineers/API Codes and Standards
• 4 or more years of experience in Inspection/Non-Destructive Testing
• Able to work overtime as needed
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Physical Requirements

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Lift, push, and pull.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials
• Possess a certain degree of manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

• NDT Level II Radiography Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Penetrant Testing, Visual Testing, Ultrasonic Testing or Certified Welding Inspector CWI
• 7 or more years of experience in Inspection/Non-Destructive Testing

Education/Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have two or more American Petroleum Institute Certifications: (API 510, 653, 570)

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

• Have basic computer/workstation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledgeable in Electronic Maintenance Management and Inspection Management Software (e.g. SAP, GE APM, UltraPipe, etc.).
• Knowledgeable and able to identify potential damage mechanisms based on equipment's material of construction and process conditions.
• Self-motivated.
• Willing to work and contribute in a team-based environment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness and Teamwork is a must
• Ability to coordinate numerous activities with conflicting priorities
• Self-motivated and able to work under limited supervision.

**The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur. **

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press *.

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