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# API 653 Inspector - Baytown, TX

- **Company:** MISTRAS Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.houstonjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466856173&tx=KL7777FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Possess the related API 653 certification with 10+ years of related experience.
 * Understanding of traditional NDE.
 * New construction experience highly preferred.
 * Requires high school diploma or equivalent, technical school or college credits preferred.
 * Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel and be able to write detailed inspection reports.
 * Must have the ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
 * Capable of climbing, working at high elevations and working in confined spaces.
 * Must be able to walk and climb to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
 * Must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively;
 * Must have sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct investigations.
 * Must have sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.

## Description

* Perform internal and external inspections on equipment at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the refinery.
 * Perform visual inspection of completed work and recommend and approve repairs.
 * Assist in the scheduling of activities related to inspection.
 * Use of proper safety procedures and equipment.
 * Properly use and complete customer and company job related forms and paperwork.
 * Abide by Company policies and procedures.
 * Complete all required training, including tests, within Company guidelines.
 * Perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
 * Prioritize and complete work assignments by specific deadlines.
 * Deliver reports to clients.
 * Work outdoors in a plant atmosphere.
 * Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
 * Wear required safety equipment.