API Inspector

Job Description: API Certified Inspection Engineer 

Company: IOCL 
Location: Mathura Refinery, Uttar Pradesh 
Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery 
Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)Job Summary 

We are looking for qualified and experienced API Certified Inspection Engineers to carry out inspection engineering services at IOCL – Mathura Refinery. The role involves inspection of static equipment, piping systems, welding activities, and safety valves, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform inspection of piping and stationary equipment such as columns, vessels, heat exchangers, heaters, boilers, tanks, and safety valves. 

• Carry out welding inspection and stage-wise inspection activities. 

• Review isometric drawings, thickness records, and evaluate minimum required thickness. 

• Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic tests as required. 

• Prepare inspection reports, documentation, and certifications in approved formats. 

• Ensure compliance with API, ASME, TEMA, NACE and relevant industry standards. 

• Follow all refinery safety rules, permit conditions, and PPE requirements. 

• Maintain confidentiality of all refinery-related data and documents. 

Qualification Requirements 

• Graduate Engineer (B.E / B.Tech) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering 
  OR 

• Diploma / AMIE in Mechanical or Metallurgical discipline 

• Must be from a recognized university/institute. 

Experience Requirements 

• Minimum 3 years of inspection experience in: 

• Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer industries 

• Hands-on experience in inspection of: 

• Pressure vessels, piping, furnaces, reactors, heat exchangers, tanks, and safety valves 

Mandatory Certifications 

• API 653 certification (Tank Inspector) 

• With any ONE of the following valid certifications: 

• API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector 

• API 570 – Piping Inspector 

• API 571 – Corrosion & Materials 

• API 577 – Welding Inspection 

Technical Skills 

• Strong knowledge of: 

• ASME Section V, VIII (Div 1), IX 

• API codes & recommended practices 

• TEMA, NACE guidelines 

• Proficiency in MS Office and report preparation 

• Ability to prepare sketches, drawings, and inspection documentation 

Work Schedule 

• Shift-based working (Day / Evening / Night) 

• 8 hour shifts