Engineer, Inspection

Chemistry that Matters™ 

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click  here: www.sabic.com/en/careers/benefits-that-matter/career-matters/SABIC-Leadership-Way

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

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Job Summary

This person will provide leadership and direction for the Burkville Static Equipment Inspection Program. At its core, this person will strive to ensure that the optimum inspection strategies, based on API and/or internal program standards and policies, are in place and being executed with quality results.  Is responsible for 3rd party inspection contractor’s budget, resources, qualifications, productivity, and safety performance.  The focus will be to oversee, manage, and provide direction for the inspection program to improve reliability and safety of static equipment (vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, etc.) and piping.  Top priority is ensuring that the inspection program meets, or exceeds, the requirements to satisfy multiple regulations i.e. PSM, RMP, BMP, SPCC, RC14001, etc.

The Engineer, Maintenance will work closely with Static Equipment Asset Engineer, Maintenance Engineers in the different units, Maintenance Leaders, Reliability Engineers, and Mechanical Contractors.The ideal candidate must have the ability to influence others to ensure the work gets done and the ability to manage a multitude of details is crucial to the success of this individual. 

How You Can Be the Impact

• Provide oversight and direction to the site’s 3rd party inspection contractor and other inspectors.
• Provide support for development of documentation of inspection for piping, tanks, and vessels systems.
• Lead in determination of inspection frequencies and methodologies, and adjustment of frequencies.
• Identify enhanced (newer) inspection technologies and/or methods for implementation to improve reliability of the site’s fixed assets.
• Review, adoption, and implementation of corporate standards and best practices
• Review of 3rd party inspection reports, including recommendations
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of inspection databases (PSAim) and SAP
• Assist with risk assessments for inspection deferments
• Coordinate completion of required inspections with unit resources
• Ensure required API and federal and state inspection requirements are followed.
• Work closely with the Static Equipment Asset Engineer

What Matters to SABIC

• Must have an Engineering degree. Equivalent work experience and inspection certifications may be considered in lieu of a B.S degree.
• Must have 5 years experience in an industrial facility
• Posess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with operation, technical, and contract maintenance crafts people
• Must be familiar with the below:
  • Inspection, and repair of static assets (structural steel, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, piping)
  • Design of static assets (structural steel, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, piping)
  • P&ID, piping isometrics, and Process Flow Diagrams
• Possess knowledge of ASME Codes i.e. B31.1, B31.3, Section VIII, etc. Required to obtain API 510 and 570 licenses within 1 year of hire date.
• Experience with inspection, design and repair of static and fixed assets in a chemical plant environment
• Should possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team building skills.
• Be self-motivated and confident to make decisions in areas of personal competency.
• Must have the ability to effectively multi-task, deal with internal and external auditors and influence unit engineers and managers.
• Certifications in static equipment codes & standards such as API 510, API 653, API 570, API 579, NACE CIP, etc is preferred.

Eligibility Requirements (Regional Specific)

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.