API Inspection Planner
TR/079180
Posted: 17/09/2025
- Competitive hourly rate + health, dental, vision insurance and a 401k.
- United States, Texas, Houston
- Contract
API INSPECTION PLANNER - Hybrid Home/Site position
Must hold current API 510 and API 570
25% - 40% Travel depending on assignment
Standard 40 hour work week with occassional OT opportunities
This is a Planner postion and the incumbent will be expected to create fully executable job plans from inspection scopes.
Standard PPE - hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, FRC
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Must hold current API 510 and API 570
25% - 40% Travel depending on assignment
Standard 40 hour work week with occassional OT opportunities
This is a Planner postion and the incumbent will be expected to create fully executable job plans from inspection scopes.
Standard PPE - hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, FRC
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Safety oriented and unwilling to compromise on safety rules, processes, and procedures
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills. Strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Work requires working from heights, climbing fixed ladders, and stairs, etc.
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
- Understands quality standards as outlined by Company and Chemicals, Inc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs, ISO’s, piping isometrics, fixed equipment design packages, and pipe specs.
- Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote, SAP, Primavera P6.
- Working knowledge of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Sec. I, and ASME Sec. VIII
- 10+ years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines, preferably with experience in industrial outages, exchangers, pumps, hydrotesting and pipe fabrication
- 5+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Planner.
- Previous experience building execution work packages with detailed work plans including safety matrix, picture, P&ID, isometric, bill of material, etc.
- API 510 and API 570
- Lead assigned portion of outage scope through planning and construction
- Develop scope for assigned work orders within the outage, identifying secondary and/or support disciplines required.
- Create detailed planning activities for each work order utilizing planning templates as applicable. Activities include individual tasks, manpower, durations, and assigned discipline.
- Provide daily schedule updates during outage execution.
- Create job planning packages for each work order per Company guidelines for both internal and external distribution, e.g., bid events, contractor field personnel, etc. Packages may include pictures, P&IDs, BOMs, tools, safe work procedures, applicable standards, QC requirements, etc.
- Support Company Management of Change process, recognizing plant changes and following through on all documentation and recommendations in a timely manner.
- Provide contractor field management in all outage phases for assigned contractors, including safety, timesheet verification, field oversight, change orders, and QC verification.
- Uphold and communicate high standards of housekeeping in assigned areas and on all job sites. Conduct frequent formal housekeeping inspections of plant areas.
- Complete close out and documentation as required by Company standards and procedures.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
- Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines. Travel may be required as much as 25-45% depending on projects
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
- Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
- Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
- Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
- Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Phil Butcher
Senior Account Manager
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