Lead API Inspector en Pinnacle

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Job Description

The Lead API (570/510) Inspector is responsible for leading and executing the site’s inspection program in alignment with the Chief Inspector’s strategy and guidance. This position combines technical inspection expertise with program ownership to ensure mechanical integrity, regulatory compliance, and safe, reliable operation of fixed equipment across the facility.
This role is based in the San Antonio area and requires the ability to respond to emergencies or leaks within one (1) hour when notified.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the site’s inspection program, ensuring compliance with API, ASME, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Perform and/or oversee API 510 and 570 inspections across all units and develop detailed inspection reports and recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance on NDE practices, evaluation, and quality assurance.
• Support and participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Review Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings for accuracy and define NDE requirements for piping and pressure equipment packages.
• Develop and maintain Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and inspection scopes for projects and turnarounds.
• Provide turnaround and maintenance support, including torque verification/sign-off and inspection during repairs.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and reliability to prioritize inspection findings and ensure timely closure.
• Support continuous improvement of inspection work processes and Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) integration.

Qualifications

• Active API 510 and API 570 certifications required.
• 5–8 years of inspection experience in refining, petrochemical, or related industries.
• Demonstrated Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experience and technical understanding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Must pass DISA background, drug, and alcohol screenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and TWIC card.
• Local to the San Antonio area with the ability to respond to site emergencies or leaks within one (1) hour.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivated, and team-oriented.

Key Attributes

• Demonstrates ownership of inspection activities and alignment with the Chief Inspector’s strategy.
• Drives safety, compliance, and reliability through disciplined inspection practices.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams.
• Maintains professionalism, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

The Complete You

• Health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), nine paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer paid time off (VPTO), and maternity and parental leave. 

Company Celebrations 

• Quarterly town hall and fellowships, length of service awards where employees receive additional paid time off and bonuses to cover travel expenses for anniversary milestone trips (5, 10, and 15 years). 

Empowering You for Success

• Opportunity to participate in customer-focused project management groups (PODs) that help facilitate collaboration and project support, access to company technology stack of Microsoft Office 365 Suite and MS Teams, comprehensive onboarding, on-demand training, regular lunch and learns, supervisor and accountability training, leadership development programs, continuous learning opportunities, and more.

About Pinnacle

Headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, Pinnacle is focused on helping industrial facilities improve reliability performance, resulting in increased production, optimized spend, and improved process safety and environmental impact. Pinnacle bridges the gap between data and reliability decisions by combining reliability engineering expertise with data science and technology. Pinnacle is privately held and has been consistently recognized for its growth by Inc. Magazine, the Houston Business Journal, and more. 

Working Environment 

• Conditions may include working inside and/or outside.  Prepare site, materials, and tools. Loading, unloading, assembly and disassembly of materials, tools, and equipment. May work in office environment or in plant around machinery with moving parts and moving objects.  Working near radiant and electrical energy.  Working closely with others or working alone.  Working at height, including drops below ground level. Working extended or irregular hours and travelling by all possible modes of transportation. May work in conjunction with customer representatives, inspectors, and other contractors.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, sit ,kneel, push ,stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder,  grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders ,identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment.

Tools and PPE Requirements

• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computer and related equipment, calculator, special instrumentation, hand tools, power tools, air tools, telephone, and automobile.  Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to, safety glasses, hardhat, reinforced toed shoes, coveralls, gloves, and ear plugs or muffs.  Must abide by safety guidelines and regulations.

Limitations and Disclaimer

This job description describes the general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associates with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all the duties, accountabilities, or skills required for the position.

The general job duties, accountabilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.

This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general job duties, accountabilities, and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitude to perform each duty, accountability, and physical requirement proficiently.

Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Pinnacle in the U.S. is required. This employer will not sponsor any applicants for the following work visa in this job category:  H-1B - Cap Subject (Change of Status or Consular Notification).  Note that an H-1B Change of Employer is generally not considered to be Cap Subject.

Pinnacle participates in E-Verify, a federal government system used to verify employment authorization and social security number of each new employee.

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