PEI Inspector

Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Production and Manufacturing Downstream
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
October 21, 2026
Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What’s the role
This role serves as the site’s senior PEI inspection authority, responsible for executing inspections, verifying compliance with inspection requirements, and providing independent challenge to execution and integrity management activities.
The ST Inspector – PEI works closely with PEI specialists, maintenance teams, planners, and contractors while maintaining inspection independence. The role does not set enterprise standards, but ensures rigorous verification of asset condition and compliance at site level, escalating concerns through established governance channels when required.
What you’ll be doing
Perform planned and ad-hoc inspections of pressure equipment, piping, and integrity-critical mechanical assets
Verify asset condition and compliance with inspection plans, procedures, and applicable requirements
Identify damage mechanisms, degradation, and integrity threats that could affect safe operation
Document inspection findings clearly, including risk ranking, recommended actions, and supporting evidence
Validate completion and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspection findings
Support audits, assessments, and incident investigations with PEI inspection expertise
Provide inspection feedback to support improvement of inspection strategies and integrity management practices
Independent PEI Inspection & Assurance: Deliver high-quality, objective inspections that provide confidence in the condition, integrity, and fitness-for-service of pressure equipment and integrity-critical assets.
Integrity Threat Identification & Escalation: Identify damage mechanisms, degradation, and integrity risks that could impact safety or reliability; ensure findings are clearly documented and escalated through appropriate site governance.
Inspection Quality & Technical Rigor: Maintain a consistently high standard of inspection execution, technical judgement, and documentation, ensuring outputs are accurate, evidence-based, and actionable.
Corrective Action Verification: Verify corrective and preventive actions addressing inspection findings are completed within required timeframes and effective.
Governance & Compliance Support: Ensure inspections are executed in alignment with approved inspection plans, procedures, and enterprise requirements, supporting regulatory and internal compliance obligations.
Continuous Improvement Contribution: Contribute to improvement of inspection effectiveness by identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to strengthen inspection scope, methods, or frequencies.
What you bring
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Highschool degree or GED
Minimum of 5 years of petrochemical, refining, chemical, or industrial pressure equipment inspection experience.
API 510 certification required, API 570 certification preferred.
National Board and PA Department of Labor and Industry certifications strongly preferred. Must be able to obtain if not currently certified.
Strong technical background in mechanical inspection, PEI, or integrity-related disciplines within an industrial or process environment
Experience using inspection and maintenance systems such as wIMS and SAP.
Extensive understanding of pressure equipment, piping systems, and common damage mechanisms
Demonstrated experience performing independent inspections and assessing asset condition objectively
Ability to interpret and apply inspection plans, technical requirements, and integrity-related documentation
Proven capability to document inspection findings clearly, accurately, and with appropriate risk context
Confidence and professional judgement to challenge unsafe or noncompliant conditions
Effective communication skills to interface with PEI specialists, maintenance teams, contractors, and leadership
A strong personal commitment to safety, asset integrity, and disciplined inspection practices
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $103,000 - $155,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.
For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs
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Shell in The United States
With more than 11,000 employees, Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years and is delivering secure energy supplies across America.
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