Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Description:
Located at bp's Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, the Inspection Supervisor is accountable for the safe, reliable and efficient execution of the Integrity Programs at the Whiting Refinery. The Inspection Supervisor plays a key role in supporting all integrity programs by providing day-to-day management and direction to the team of bp Inspectors, as well as providing oversite of the inspection contractors.
Key Accountabilities
- Leads a team of inspectors responsible for the inspection of piping, pressure vessels, boilers, furnaces, and storage tanks.
- Supports the strategic direction of the integrity program by:
- Managing the competency and development of staff.
- Building relationships across multiple teams including working across businesses to drive continuous improvement in inspection techniques applied.
- Providing In-depth understanding of integrity and inspection programs to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources, coordinating with Integrity Specialists and the Inspectors to align on the required inspection effectiveness for a given inspection and how best to achieve
- Ensuring reporting and recordkeeping are completed properly to allow for tracking of key performance indicators and data analysis
- Integrating with sitewide programs to optimize utilization of resources for the execution of inspection activities
- Leads inspection contractors.
- Reviewing staffing levels and team needs for both routine and turnaround related activities
- Review contractor qualifications and procedures, engaging with bp central support resources as necessary
- Verifying conformance to site safety standards through regular interactions
- Assists in the development of a sustainable and optimized refinery integrity program by participating in program and procedure reviews, audits, and assurance activities.
- Drives continuous improvement through input into the integrity critical metrics.
- Engages outside of the business to share standard methodologies.
Required:
- High school diploma
- 5+ years of inspection experience in a refinery or chemical plant setting is required; 10+ years of experience preferred
- API 510/570 certification or able to obtain certification
- National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) commission or able to obtain commission
- Knowledge of refinery or chemical facilities, processing equipment and corrosion mechanisms.
- Solid understanding of basic NDT techniques including: UT, PAUT, RT, MT, and PT.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience developing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures.
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering
- API 653, 580 and ASNT Level II MT/PT/UT certifications
- Experience with GE APM Meridium Inspection Data Management System
- Knowledge and experience using API 581 RBI methodology to determine pressure vessel and piping inspection scope and intervals.
- Experience leading a team.
Join Our Team!
How much do we pay (Base)? $121,000.00 - $225,000.00 *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits.
We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employees. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.
As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation may be negotiable for this role
Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working
Skills:
Advanced & Robotics Inspection Technologies, Advanced & Robotics Inspection Technologies, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Corrosion Management, Corrosion modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Degradation monitoring, Degradation threat assessment, Digital fluency, Engineering Failure Analysis, Equipment preservation and protection, Erosion modelling, External degradation barrier selection, External degradation threats, Incident investigation and learning, Internal degradation barrier selection, Materials and corrosion design philosophy, Materials and weld performance limits, Materials manufacturing methods, Materials Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE), Materials of construction {+ 10 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
