Upon Further Inspection
Upon Further Inspection, the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences.
Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth.
Upon Further Inspection
Episode 6 - It All Starts With the Standards (featuring Andri Orphanides)
Upon Further Inspection is pleased to welcome our first podcast guest, Andri Orphanides, API’s Director of ICP. We had such a great conversation with Andri that we split her interview into two parts.
In Episode 6, Greg, Branden, and Andri discuss her 14-year journey with API from an exam coordinator to a director. Andri shares insights into the evolution of the ICP certification programs, the career pathways they offer, and the importance of international standards. She highlights the growth from 11 to 21 API certification programs and new initiatives like the bolted joint program. The conversation also touches on industry changes, technology integration, and the importance of creating opportunities for veterans and newcomers to the field.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of Andri’s interview, which will be released on June 26th.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:39 Guest Introduction and Background
01:10 Journey into API Certification
04:31 Challenges and Growth in the Credentialing World
07:23 API Certification Numbers and Their Significance
09:50 Expanding API Certification Programs
13:40 Global Standards and Future Initiatives
23:57 Career Pathways and Opportunities
30:44 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
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Episode Acronyms & ICP Certifications
API – American Petroleum Institute
Cert - Certification
ICP – Individual Certification Programs
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
1169 – Pipeline Construction Inspector
1184 – Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector
510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector
570 – Piping Inspector
571 – Corrosion and Materials
576 – Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices
580 – Risk Based Inspection
653 – Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
936 – Refractory Personnel
982 – Refractory Inspector
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