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Position Summary

Westlake Epoxy is seeking an experienced Mechanical Integrity Inspector to perform and coordinate inspections of fixed equipment, including pressure vessels, piping systems, pressure relief devices, and aboveground storage tanks. This role plans and schedules inspections in PCMS/IDMS, executes field inspections, evaluates equipment condition, maintains accurate evergreen Mechanical Integrity and Risk-Based Inspection records, and coordinates contractor inspection activities. The successful candidate will apply sound technical judgment, attention to detail, and a strong safety mindset to support reliable and compliant plant operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, schedule, and perform inspections of fixed equipment in accordance with API, ASME, and company standards.
• Maintain Mechanical Integrity and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) data within PCMS/IDMS systems.
• Evaluate inspection results, identify equipment degradation mechanisms, and recommend repairs or corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspection activities with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and third-party contractors.
• Develop and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), repair scopes, and follow-up actions.
• Support turnarounds, outages, and major inspection campaigns.
• Ensure Mechanical Integrity documentation, corrosion monitoring records, and inspection programs remain current.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve Mechanical Integrity processes and equipment reliability

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant Mechanical Integrity, fixed equipment inspection, or reliability experience with a bachelor's degree, or 20 years of relevant industry experience without a degree.
• Active API 510, API 570, and API 653 certifications required.
• Experience preparing inspection reports, technical recommendations, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in a related field.
• Knowledge of API 571, API 576, and API 580/581 standards.
• Experience with PCMS, SAP, and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.
• AWS CWI certification or welding inspection experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move

up to 10 pounds,and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently make minor decisions with limited information, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained

concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. During active remediation additional requirements may include fit testing for respiratory equipment, chemical suits, face shields, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Moderate travel (20-40%) may be required in the

performance of duties.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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