Lead API Inspector

About The Role

TAI is looking for a seasoned API 653 Inspector to lead and manage large above-ground tank inspection projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, with a proven track record of supervising teams, overseeing all project phases from start to finish, and serving as a key point of contact for major clients in the chemical and power generation industries.

If you are a self-motivated leader with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to make a significant impact, we offer a challenging role with the opportunity to take ownership of high‑profile projects. Join our team and play a critical part in ensuring the safety and integrity of essential infrastructure.

TAI is a full‑service, multi‑disciplinary engineering and construction firm built to scale; delivering mission‑critical, integrated solutions across the full design–build–maintain lifecycle. For more than 35 years, TAI has partnered with leading organizations in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, energy, and government to design, build, and sustain complex facilities and infrastructure. TAI brings deep expertise across five core service pillars:
Engineering, Construction, Systems Integration, On‑Site Services, and Technical Services. Our unified approach combines precision engineering, field execution, and technical depth to deliver end‑to‑end results that drive reliability, safety, and long‑term value for our clients. Team members at TAI are capable, well‑rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take.

More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

• Provide project management support on Large Above ground Tank Inspection projects, and as needed for other inspection projects.
• Ensure project deliverables meet TAI and client expectations.
• Manage all phases of a project - setup, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Provide a single point of contact between TAI and client – getting info from client to carry out successful inspection project, providing the client with necessary information and resolving most project issues with the client.
• Prepare initial budget, tracking overall costs, approving pending invoices, and pursuing change orders as required.
• Perform overall project quality control.
• Visit field to scope out projects.
• Support proposal development by assisting with scope development, cost estimating and execution plan coordination.
• Experience and knowledge of Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology (MFL).
• Experience and knowledge of floating roofs and seal inspections.
• Meet with clients to provide recommendations on the repair/replacement/alteration of plant equipment as required for safe operation.
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern.
• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non‑routine job tasks.
• Scheduling activities related to inspection.
• Prepare isometric drawings and field sketches of piping for pipe inspections.
• Review and interpret P&’s.
• Writes detailed inspection reports and maintains documentation of inspection activities.
• Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment.
• Communicate with clients and other parties in such a manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company.

• High School Diploma, some college coursework preferred.
• API 653 Certification.
• Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working as an API Inspector within related industry.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing large Above Ground Tank Inspection projects.
• Prior experience supervising a project team.
• Self‑motivated individual with the ability to work independently and oversee large projects.
• Experienced with using Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology (MFL).
• Demon…