Inspection Engineer – Boilers (API 510 / NBIC Certified)

The Senior Inspection Engineer – Boilers is a subject matter expert responsible for overseeing the inspection, assessment, and compliance of boilers, pressure vessels, and high-pressure systems. This role ensures safe operation and regulatory conformity through API 510, NBIC, ASME, and local jurisdictional requirements. The position involves leadership in inspection planning, outage execution, risk-based methodologies, and mentoring of junior inspectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead code-compliant inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems, and heat exchangers under API 510, NBIC, and ASME standards.

• Develop and implement inspection plans, checklists, and outage work scopes aligned with asset criticality and RBI.

• Oversee and interpret NDT results (UT, PT, MT, RT, VT) and ensure timely follow-up on repair actions.

• Perform fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments and recommend safe operating limits using API 579 or equivalent standards.

• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to plan and verify repairs, alterations, and rerates.

• Prepare and review detailed inspection reports, remaining life assessments, corrosion rate calculations, and audit documentation.

• Lead shutdown/outage inspection campaigns, manage contractor inspection activities, and ensure safety compliance.

• Ensure timely certification and compliance with local jurisdictional regulations, boiler laws, and inspection intervals.

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Mechanical Integrity (MI) and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.

• Mentor junior inspectors and engineers on inspection techniques, code interpretation, and report writing.

• Represent the organization in internal and external audits or regulatory inspections.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Mechanical Integrity Program Oversight

   • Provide technical leadership in boiler and pressure equipment inspections and long-term reliability planning.

2. Fitness-for-Service & Risk Assessment

   • Apply engineering judgment and code knowledge to evaluate operational risks and recommend corrective actions.

3. Outage Inspection Leadership

   • Manage all inspection and compliance activities during critical boiler outages or overhauls.

4. Code Compliance & Documentation

   • Ensure full alignment with API 510, NBIC, ASME BPVC, and regulatory mandates.

5. Mentorship & Audit Readiness

   • Train junior staff and ensure accurate recordkeeping for internal and third-party audits.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a closely related field.

• 8–15 years of experience in boiler and pressure equipment inspection in industrial, power generation, or petrochemical settings.

• Valid and current certifications:

  • API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector (mandatory)

  • NBIC “IS” – Inservice Inspector (mandatory)

• Strong working knowledge of ASME Sections I, IV, V, VIII, and IX.

• Proficiency in NDT interpretation, corrosion mechanisms, and inspection data analysis.

• Familiarity with FFS (API 579), RBI tools, and inspection management systems (IMS).

• Proven leadership in inspection planning, contractor supervision, and compliance audits.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of boiler degradation mechanisms, such as creep, FAC, thermal fatigue, and hydrogen damage.

• Experience with CMMS and digital integrity platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Meridium, PCMS).

• Strong communication and report writing skills, capable of interfacing with regulatory bodies and senior management.