Mechanical Integrity Manager

The Systems Integrity Manager is responsible for the reliability of Petro Star family of company's fixed equipment assets at facilities including refineries in North Pole and Valdez, terminals in Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Valdez, Fairbanks, and Anchorage as well as the Sourdough Fuel gas stations and heating oil distribution facilities located in Fairbanks. The Mechanical integrity Manager reports to the Director of Compliance and ensures that assets are installed, inspected, and repaired in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and best practices. This position requires subject matter expertise, administrative planning, and coordination of and occasionally, participating in onsite work. This position works out of the company's Anchorage offices but requires frequent travel (at least 25% of the time) to worksites. 

1.       Ensure that inspections of piping, pressure vessels, and tanks are completed as scheduled in accordance with applicable Code, jurisdictional and/or company requirements; investigate problems; report findings; and prepare recommendations for safe continued service. 

2.       Collaborate with leadership and other departments to determine appropriate contracting strategy for resources and ensure that assigned resources understand project scope, objectives, responsibilities, and company requirements.

3.       Collaborate with leadership, operations, environmental, and other departments to develop a schedule for performing inspection work, to ensure regulatory requirements are met, to communicate requirements and risk associated with the work, and to facilitate meetings with contractors and stakeholders.  This will include preparing inspection plans and actively participating in strategy/planning meetings on inspections and turnarounds.

4.       Actively participate in the Petro Star management of change (MOC) program, maintain the (PCMS) database, and update equipment files and line lists.

5.       Manage the cathodic protection, underground storage tank, car seal and State pressure vessel inspection programs and make recommendations for safe continued service.

6.       Support projects requiring new construction and/or significant upgrades/modifications are designed, constructed, and executed to adhere to regulatory regulations, industry standards, and company requirements.

7.       Provide in-field support for inspections and training as needed.

8.       Supervise and develop personnel, facilitate cross-training, and promote a strong team environment.  In addition, identify and develop plans to improve the Mechanical Integrity Program to maintain consistent assessment practices and to provide comprehensive reporting to leadership.

9.       Prepare annual budget and schedule for training, inspections, certification renewals, repairs/replacements and turnaround activities to proactively coordinate such activities with other departments in a way to maximize efficiency and compliance efforts.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL

ASRC's Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Customer Focus

         Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Drive for Results

         Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.  

Problem Solving

         Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

Time Management

         Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrating his/her efforts on the more important priorities.

1.          Minimum 8+ years inspection experience in the oil & gas industry, preferably experience working in refinery and/or chemical plant for an owner/operator of the refinery or plant.

2.          Current API 510/570/653 certifications or the ability to obtain them within a year of hire.

3.          Working knowledge of applicable regulatory Codes, Standards and Regulations and industry best practices.

4.          Working knowledge of NDE techniques, i.e. radiography, ultrasonic, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and sensitive leak testing.

5.          Working knowledge of engineering designs, P&ID, line drawings, etc.  Preferred experience in 2D and 3D CAD designs.

6.          Strong computer and organizational skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products, PCMS and other similar programs/products or the ability to immediately become proficient.

7.          Desired candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, proficient technical writing, and excellent time management and multi-tasking ability. 

8.          Goal oriented and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

9.          Current driver's license and ability to maintain the same throughout employment without restrictions.

10.      High School diploma or equivalent.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance.  Ability to work at elevated heights up to an average of 75 -100 feet (occasionally, higher) for extended periods of time without frequent breaks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job includes: effective peripheral vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office, refinery, and outdoor environment. 

The work environment is inside/outside duties exposed to extreme weather conditions.  The noise level in the outside work environment is usually high while performing the duties of this job; the employee will be exposed to changing weather conditions and may be required to travel for overnight and/or multi-day trips in small and large commercial aircraft or by vehicle for long distances.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V

Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.