Job Description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

An Area Inspector is responsible for evaluating the mechanical integrity and reliability of all refinery fixed equipment through effective inspection programs. Inspectors are responsible for the upkeep of records and analysis of inspection histories and corrosion data to determine equipment run length, maintenance repairs needed, turnaround scope development, and inspection or replacement intervals for fixed equipment and safety valves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical diploma from Accredited NDT Technical School plus four (4) years inspection experience or six (6) years inspection experience
• In lieu of diploma, mechanical/metallurgical knowledge of refinery fixed equipment and piping systems
• Working knowledge of appropriate fixed equipment and piping codes and standards such as API-510, API-570, National Board Inspection Code, ASME Section VIII Div.1, and ASME B31.3 (Piping Code)
• Experience as T/A inspector
• Certification in one of the following: API-570, API-510, API-653, NBIC, preferred
• Working knowledge of PCMS inspection software, preferred
• API-571 or ASNT Level III Certification, a plus
• Level II Certifications in PT, MT, UT-thk, RT-film interpretation, a plus
• Strong PC skills, required
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Job Duties

• Performs on stream and turnaround inspection utilizing routine NDE techniques, monitors repairs, and tracks completion of recommendations on refinery fixed equipment. Coordinates and directs inspection activities during turnarounds and equipment outages. Supervises contract inspector activities
• Analyses corrosion program data, operating parameters, and inspection equipment history to determine remaining life, sets inspection intervals, determines the need of and timing of repairs or replacements, evaluates the alternatives, recommends metallurgy upgrades as required for fixed equipment and safety valves
• Prepares inspection reports, maintains equipment files and computerized inspection records system, tracks safety valve testing, and writes recommendations for fixed equipment and safety valves. Determines the next inspection and testing date for all fixed equipment
• Submits the recommended repairs and required maintenance for 80% of the annual turnaround and routine scope development for fixed equipment and safety valves. Determines what needs to be repaired and when based on analysis of problems and calculations of remaining life
• Analyzes problems and develops reliability plan for fixed equipment in assigned units. Data gathering for life cycle cost analysis and engineering work requests. Reviews the "bad actor" equipment and helps determine unit run limiters that need to be addressed
• Reviews welding/repair procedures, design specifications, drawings, inspection procedures and practices to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and specifications

Job Duties II

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
• CITGO hourly employees must be qualified as a temporary supervisor per the Supervisor Development Process (OSDP, MSDP, or LSDP) and meet the minimum qualifications listed above. 

For consideration, resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1727 

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