Reliability Engineering Technologist

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

We are seeking an experienced Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) inspector for the Maintenance Programs group. This position will be a growth opportunity in support the Above Ground Storage Tank Program and will report to the Maintenance and Site Services Maintenance Programs (MSS-MP) Group Lead. The selected candidate must have a strong mechanical background and will assist the current AST inspector and/or perform monthly and annual inspections on ASTs at the Laboratory.

As an AST inspector for MSS, you will work directly with multiple facilities to ensure the associated ASTs are inspected as required per SP001, NMAC 20.5 as well any other applicable state and or federal codes and standards. The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the inspections, generating the reports under the close watch of the senior AST Inspector. The chosen candidate will also be working with the appropriate personnel to correct any identified deficiencies to ensure the ASTs comply with the state and federal codes and standards.

The candidate will also be tasked with performing NDE examinations for call out work across all facilities. The following methods the candidate will be certified in are: NDE Level 2 UTT, MT, and PT.

This position will support the inspection of various styles and configurations of ASTs. The Inspector will conduct inspections encompassing New Mexico State registered ASTs and Non-registered ASTs annually and monthly, to ensure code compliance, leak free operation, adequate normal/emergency venting, preventative maintenance, and follow up on recommended repairs. The inspector will manage the inspection records through PC/Tablet based software.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will:

• Schedule inspections and necessary equipment with asset owners.
• Maintain work execution metrics to track the progress of the AST program.
• Communicate with work groups outside of MSS-MP to streamline inspection execution.
• Maintain/update equipment database as the program grows.
• Provide SME level review of Operation and Maintenance/Preventative Maintenance documents.
• Interface with engineering design review, applications of engineering methods and technology aided engineering tools.
• Leverage experience erecting, inspecting, and repair/alteration of Above Ground Storage Tanks.
• Provide leadership/mentorship to level II AST inspectors.
• Provide support to our Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection programs.
• Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

• Ability to work within a team-based environment to complete projects.
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbally.
• Proficiency with personal computers and common software platforms, such as Microsoft Office, and records management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments.
• Working experience with ASTs, NDE, Mechanical Systems, and Fixed Equipment.

• Demonstrated experience in design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical baseline maintenance of ASTs.
• Demonstrated experience of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Sections I, II, V, VIII, and IX.
• Demonstrated experience of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors NB-23 code, and standards related to design, construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, repair, alteration, and re-rating of boilers and pressure vessels, and piping systems.
• Demonstrated experience with API 650, 510, 571, 653, 651, 652, and 579 related to ASTs and fixed equipment.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques and welding processes for ASME Boiler and Pressure…