Welcome to Heartwell! Be a part of an industry and company that is growing! Through our core values, we pioneer the safe production of renewable fuel, to transport everyday products in a more sustainable way.

With the need to find new green ways to power the future, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the benefits of renewable solutions. Renewable fuels help clean up the environment by reducing toxic emissions and strengthen our number one industry—agriculture—by creating demand for the crops and livestock our farm families grow. Renewable diesel represents an additional opportunity to use locally sourced corn oils, soybean oils, and animal fats to produce clean fuels for our nation’s energy supply. 

The Maintenance team is seeking an experienced Site Inspection Lead to provide leadership and technical oversight for the site inspection and mechanical integrity programs. This role coordinates contract inspection resources, supports code and jurisdictional compliance, maintains equipment condition records, and collaborates with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Operations to enhance the safe and reliable performance of fixed equipment.

Job Functions:

• Lead contract inspectors and related resources responsible for mechanical integrity, jurisdictional and code compliance, and quality assurance of site work, including welding activities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for the site mechanical integrity and inspection programs in coordination with Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Operations.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating and resolving complex equipment integrity issues.
• Document, monitor, and communicate the condition of fixed and other assigned equipment to reduce the risk of equipment failure and unplanned outages.
• Ensure inspection and mechanical integrity records are accurate, current, accessible, and retained in accordance with site requirements.
• Promote a safe work environment and consistent application of recognized inspection and mechanical integrity practices.
• Manage the equipment inspection and mechanical integrity program for site fixed equipment.
• Prepare or review expense reports, budgets, and cost forecasts associated with inspection activities, as assigned.
• Perform technical studies and develop practical solutions for inspection-related projects using current practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Coordinate special inspection programs and projects when required.
• Administer the one-call program for excavations and issue excavation permits, as assigned.
• Write or support hot work and confined-space entry permits, as assigned and authorized.
• Sponsor or support employee-driven safety programs, as assigned.
• Maintain the site Quality Manual and support its consistent implementation.
• Maintain required communications with the State of Nebraska regarding the Owner/User Certificate.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a four-year technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant on-the-job experience in inspection, mechanical integrity, maintenance, reliability, engineering, or a closely related industrial field.
• Working knowledge of NBIC, API 510, API 570, API 653, and applicable State of Nebraska jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and direct the work of employees and contract resources.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Advanced reading and writing skills and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across site functions and with external inspectors, contractors, and jurisdictional representatives.
• Strong understanding of unit operations, utilities, and refinery-style process equipment.
• Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job including working in an industrial work environment that may include loud areas, work around rotating equipment/operating equipment/heavy equipment, extreme temperatures, dust, work at heights, entry into confined spaces, and other potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require use of appropriate PPE.
• Requires ability to perform physical tasks including frequent walking, standing for extended periods of time, climbing ladders or stairs, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Willing to relocate to Nebraska and become Nebraska resident (if applicable)
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Other minimum qualifications may apply
• Significant experience in the inspection profession within a petroleum, renewable fuels, chemical, or comparable process-industry facility, preferred
• Current API 510, API 570, and/or API 653 certification, preferred
• Working familiarity with Fitness-for-Service and Risk-Based Inspection concepts, preferred
• Experience in Renewable Diesel, Steam Reformation, Hydro Processing and/or a PSM regulated facility, preferred

Heartwell Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Our Culture: 

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.