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# API 653 Inspector

- **Company:** ROSEN Group
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Literacy
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4c6bfc95d7fecb23

## About the Role

* Frequently lift and/or move greater than 50 pounds and/or lift greater than 180 lbs. with help of one person
 * Must be able to work on hands and knees and crawl into tight spaces
 * Must be able to work in environment with extreme heat or cold temperatures
 * Ability to work in limited lighting
 * Potential to work in elevated heights

Qualification or Skills:

 * Must hold a API 653 Certification
 * Extended periods of travel > 60-70%
 * Maintain a valid US Passport
 * 2yr Degree in Mechanical or Electronic discipline or equivalent work experience.
 * Maintain a clean driving record
 * Maintain a valid TWIC card (a plus)
 * Computer Literacy - existing knowledge of MS word & excel
 * Excellent organizational skills
 * Clean driving record
 * Prior NDT experience
 * Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)
 * API 653, 570 or 510 Certification
 * Successfully complete a drug screen test, background check and physical performance evaluation including a vision exam as applicable to the position

## Description

* Perform API 653 inspections per customer's scope of work and Rosen's internal process and procedures.
 * The NDT Inspector will be responsible for preparing and finalizing inspection reports.
 * This person will be assisting customers and field personnel in the preparation, set up and maintaining paperwork connected with each project.
 * Ideal individual will be prepared to progress rapidly in order to advance to levels requiring more knowledge of the basic tool functions.
 * The onsite description will be either at a refinery or a tank farm. Inspection work is to be done 70% of the time inside an aboveground storage tank.
 * Wall thickness measurements of tank structure and components.


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