Mechanical Integrity Specialist

The role of the Mechanical Integrity Specialist (MIS) is responsible for managing, planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, cost management, optimization, project scoping, and QA/QC of fixed equipment inspections for assigned facilities. The MIS shall also provide technical guidance, support, and program development as MI/API Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas of Mechanical Integrity (MI) to better ensure overall facility safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.

This includes support, development, improvement, and interpretation of the corporate MI program and its initiatives, practices, policies, and procedures. The MIS will also serve as an SME in the fixed and rotating equipment inspection and maintenance practices, their application and management within Targa. The MIS will also participate and support internal/external MI related audits, risk surveys, PHAs. The MIS shall be responsible for providing support and/or coordination in matters of MI related codes and regulations, equipment defects, and repairs.

• Assist Operations with management of their MI program including monitoring, inspection scheduling, inspection Scopes of Work (SOW), project bids, assets health, inspection QA/QC, and IDMS management.
• Manage inspections on piping circuits / vessels as needed and recommend and approve repairs.
• Assist in developing and implementing inspection programs to maximize the on-stream time of major equipment.
• Guide operations, Technical Services, and Process Engineering in consideration of changes that will enhance Mechanical Integrity and reliability.
• Participate and support internal/external MI related audits, risk surveys, PHAs.
• Assist with root cause failure analysis studies to determine failure modes.
• Assist with degradation mechanism identification and analysis as part of routine inspection recommendations and developing RBI programs.
• Maintain and communicate current code, regulatory requirements, and RAGEGEP pertaining MI.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Properly use and complete company job-related forms and paperwork.
• Participate in the development & execution of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability programs.
• Communicate and deal with vendors and other parties in such a manner as to benefit the professional reputation of the company.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate inspection results.
• Ability to support, develop and improve the mechanical integrity inspection program.
• Participate in development of corporate MI policies, guidelines, procedures and training.
• Be an advocate and influencer for MI cultural development.
• Ability to lead and coach others to enhance the performance effectiveness of day-to-day inspection activities in a multifunctional organization.
• Routine duties include gathering equipment data and information in the field.
• Travel to areas within region where work is active.
• Review internal and external visual inspections including non-destructive testing; recording data and information to assure equipment histories are current; analyzing inspection findings and developing recommendations; and preparing API 510 and 570 inspection reports for engineering and operations review.
• Perform/review basic calculations using corrosion data to determine inspection schedules and equipment/piping remaining life.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Experience working with Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS).
• Technically competent with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously following direction, policies, or procedures. Ability to use analytical and decision-making skills to recommend options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts.
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