Summary:  

This comprehensive course, "Inspection and Mechanical Integrity for Inspectors and Engineers," offers 24 CPDs and is designed for inspectors and engineers working in refineries, petrochemical plants, renewable fuel facilities, or any site governed by OSHA 1910.119 PSM requirements. Geared towards teaching the skill sets required in 

owner/operator mechanical integrity departments, participants will gain expertise in inspection planning, NDE Methods, inspection data management and turnaround planning, ensuring they can effectively contribute to their facility's mechanical integrity success. The course also covers prioritizing inspection recommendations, special emphasis programs, and understanding codes, standards, and typical mechanical integrity program documents, providing a robust foundation of critical skills for the refining and petrochemical industry.

Outline: 

• Inspection Planning
  • Analyzing NDE data
  • Selecting Inspection Locations based on damage mechanisms
  • Determining corrosion rates
  • Risk-Based Inspection
  • Equipment specific inspection plans
  • Contents of a quality inspection plan (and report)
• Important interactions with other departments at the refinery (Ops, Eng, Maint)
• Turnaround planning
  • Scope Definition
  • Pre-turnaround inspections to minimize discovery work
  • Recommending repairs (methods and extent)
  • Scheduling (and optimization of the schedule)
• Prioritizing inspection recommendations (and fitting them into the business plan)
• Data Management
  • IDMS systems
  • Analyzing and managing incoming NDE data
  • Helpful metrics/queries for your unit
• NDE Methods
• Special emphasis programs (CUI, deadleg, sulfidation, retro-PMI, HF Alky residual element, etc.)
• Codes, standards, and specifications
• MI program structure and typical procedures
• Career planning and training maps

Instructor: 

Mark Carte is a veteran Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) expert with 45 years in sectors like petroleum, petrochemicals, and aerospace. He specializes in multi-discipline NDE methods for damage detection, including advanced techniques like phased array UT and tube-to-tube sheet weld inspections. Certified in multiple NDE disciplines, Mark also trains operators and contributes to industry standards as Vice Chair of the API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit.

Venue & Logistics: 

Location:  15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032

• Phone:  +12814425100
• Hotel Website
• Parking available on-site - free for all training attendees

After you register, if applicable, you can find the hotel booking link under My Courses → (your course) → Resources.