API Inspector (Pressure Vessels, Piping, Tanks)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is hiring an API Inspector in Karachi. The role ensures the integrity, reliability and compliance of fixed equipment such as pressure vessels, piping and storage tanks in line with API, ASME and international standards. It provides technical assurance for inspection, repair and risk-based integrity programmes, reducing unplanned downtime and enhancing safety.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect pressure vessels, piping systems and aboveground storage tanks according to API 510, 570 and 653 requirements.
• Monitor repairs, alterations and rerating to ensure compliance with codes and client requirements.
• Carry out and/or supervise thickness measurements, corrosion assessments, fitness-for-service evaluations and remaining-life calculations.
• Identify non-conformities, prepare NCRs and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Ensure inspections meet safety, quality and environmental standards, and liaise with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, metallurgy or a related engineering discipline (preferred), or a diploma in a relevant discipline.
• At least one API certification (API 510, 570 or 653).
• Minimum 5-12 years of inspection experience in oil & gas, petrochemical or power industries.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII, IX, B31.3 and other relevant standards.
• Good communication and report-writing skills with proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Inspection of pressure vessels, tanks, piping and pipelines under API codes.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and international codes.
• Preparation of inspection reports, NCRs and recommendations for repair, rework or acceptance.
• Understanding of HSE requirements for inspection.
• Use of NDT techniques and inspection management systems and RBI software.