
AUTHORIZED TANK INSPECTOR (API 653)
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Evaluate the suitability of tank for continued service, or for change of service, or when making decisions involving inspection, rating, repair and alterations an existing tank. 2. Provide direction for periodic in-service inspection of tank to assure continue pressure vessel integrity. The scope of inspection shall cover inspections from the outside of tank including routine in-service inspections, external inspections and ultrasonic thickness inspection. 3. Internal inspection shall also be carried out to ensure that the entire shell of the pressure vessel is in satisfactory condition, and gather data necessary for the minimum thickness assessments. 4. The inspector shall determine intervals between internal inspections. As an alternative the inspector may consult the company to establish the internal inspection interval according to company’s guidelines and procedures. 5. Assist to review specific work procedures and ensure that these procedures are followed when conducting inspections to ensure personnel safety and health and to prevent property damage in the workplace. 6. The inspector shall provide and maintain checklists of items for consideration when conducting in-service and out-service inspections. 7. The inspector to assist / provide information to the company to create and maintain a complete inspection record file consisting of three (3) types of records namely construction records, inspection history, and repair/alternation history. These inspection records shall form the basis of a schedule inspection and maintenance programme. 8. The inspector shall prepare and provide general inspection reports. The report shall include metal thickness measurement, condition found, repairs including reasons for the repairs, and sketches showing location and extent, and recommendations as to what remedial works must be performed on the pressure vessel in order to it back to API 653 standard. 9. In-depth review of engineering drawings and calculations, inspection reports, proposed fabrication and installation procedures to ensure proper application of approval codes and standards.