Description
About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial .
Job Description: Industrial API Inspector
Position Summary
The Industrial API Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of equipment, materials, and processes to ensure compliance with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. This role supports safety, reliability, and quality assurance within industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, pipelines, and fabrication facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct inspections in accordance with applicable API standards (e.g., API 510, 570, 653, etc.)
Perform visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT) oversight, and thickness measurements
Evaluate integrity of pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and related equipment
Review inspection data, reports, and maintenance records for compliance and accuracy
Identify defects, corrosion, mechanical damage, or other conditions that may impact equipment safety and performance
Prepare detailed inspection reports with findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
Ensure compliance with OSHA, client, and site-specific safety protocols
Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, and operations personnel to resolve inspection issues
Witness and verify repair, alteration, and testing activities
Maintain up-to-date certifications and knowledge of API codes and industry best practices
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED (Associate's or technical degree preferred)
Current API certification(s) such as:
API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector)
API 570 (Piping Inspector)
API 653 (Tank Inspector)
Relevant experience in inspection, maintenance, or construction within oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors
Strong understanding of industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documents
Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and inspection techniques
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
NDT certifications (e.g., UT, RT, MT, PT)
Experience with RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) methodologies
Familiarity with inspection software and digital reporting tools
TWIC card or ability to obtain one
OSHA safety certifications
Work Environment
Industrial settings including refineries, chemical plants, and construction sites
May involve working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Travel may be required depending on project or site assignments
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, climb, and bend for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfortable working in physically demanding and potentially hazardous environments
Key Competencies
Safety-focused mindset
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication (written and verbal)
Time management and organizational skills
Integrity and attention to detail
Certifications & Compliance
Must maintain active API certifications
Comply with company and regulatory safety standards
Participate in ongoing training and re-certification as required
Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) and Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) .
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
Accessibility Note
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Valid Driver's License
TWIC Card
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
