Welding & Mechanical Integrity Specialist

INVISTA is hiring a Welding & Mechanical Integrity Specialist for our Nylon 6,6 Polymer and Cordura Fiber Plant in Camden, SC.

The role of the Welding & Mechanical Integrity Specialist is to support the site to ensure quality welding practices that meet or exceed required codes and quality requirements. Additionally, this person will support Mechanical Integrity processes at the plant and begin to obtain required certifications to backfill the site's Mechanical Integrity Technician in the future.

• Performing quality control activities on pressure vessels, mass transfer equipment, combustion equipment, and pressure piping, including the development and execution of field inspection plans
• Perform visual and physical checks on final welds, flange assembly, and equipment installation
• Comply and ensure compliance with project documents, welding procedures, ASME, CSA Codes, and customer specifications.
• Review and approve Material Test Reports, Non-Destructive Inspection reports, etc.
• Oversight of subcontracted NDE
• Accurately and effectively generate, distribute, and maintain maintenance records and reports in support of regulatory and company requirements
• Perform QA/QC of all welding work within their skillset
• Utilize subject matter expertise to train and develop employees on safe and quality welding processes
• Act as an INVISTA Representative in the management of contractors where applicable, up to and including developing work scopes, acquiring competitive bids, and writing contracts as defined by management
• Support the work order planning and BOM development and updating processes as defined by management
• Conducting visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) on process equipment to identify defects like corrosion, erosion, or fatigue.
• Creating detailed inspection reports, maintaining records of equipment deficiencies, and documenting repairs.

• High school diploma plus formal post-secondary technical training in welding, inspection, mechanical integrity, or a related discipline (e.g., accredited trade school, community college, military technical training, or apprenticeship program)
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through the American Welding Society (AWS) or progress toward obtaining CWI
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding inspection experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME Section IX & ASME pressure equipment codes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, WPSs, P&IDs, and inspection documentation
• Experience reviewing and validating Material Test Reports (MTRs), NDE reports, and inspection records
• This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship

• Associate degree or higher in Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Inspection, Reliability, or a related technical field
• Additional certifications such as API 510, API 570, API 653, or NDE Processes of PT & UT Thickness (or progress toward obtaining them)
• Experience supporting or executing Mechanical Integrity programs in accordance with OSHA PSM or corporate MI standards
• Experience in inspecting pressure vessels, pressure piping, heat exchangers, and boilers/vaporizers
• Exposure to National Board "R" Stamp repairs or regulated pressure equipment work

• Candidates must be able to work long hours and all shift schedules that may require up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week, for extended durations.
• Candidates also must be able to work in confined spaces and be capable of climbing ladders, scaffolds, and working at heights.
• Must be able to perform work wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, FRC coveralls, hard hat, ear plugs, and safety glasses, etc.

This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test.

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

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