Quality Control Inspector

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Perform quality control activities related to ASME, NBIC, API code and non-code projects. Ensure compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section I, VIII, IX, all B31 sections, API 650/653, and applicable client specifications throughout the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing phases. This role is responsible for maintaining and executing the quality program, performing inspections, managing documentation, and interfacing with regulatory bodies, NDE companies and inspectors, and third-party inspectors (Authorized Inspectors).

• Perform the implementation and maintenance of the company’s ASME Quality Control Program (QCP).
• Serve as a point of contact for the Authorized Inspector (AI), State Inspector, and the National Board Inspector.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, welding, installation, testing, and documentation processes for ASME Section I and VIII projects.
• Oversee fabrication, welding, installation, testing, and documentation processes for ASME B31 & BPE projects.
• Witness and document Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder qualifications (WPQ) per ASME and AWS codes.
• Maintain company welder continuity on a monthly basis.
• Monitor and audit production and inspection activities to ensure code and specification compliance.
• Manage and maintain quality records, including material traceability, traveler packages, NDE reports, and code packages. Ensure documents are timely filed with the National Board, State Inspectors, and Authorized Inspectors and company document retention is in accordance with applicable codes and company Quality Control Program.
• Manage NDE subcontractors to ensure proper code compliance.
• Manage heat treating and machining subcontractors to ensure proper code compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits (ASME Joint Review, customer audits, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and project management to address and resolve quality issues.
• Investigate nonconformities, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current on updates to ASME, NBIC, AWS, API, and other applicable industry codes and standards.

• Comply with federal and state law, regulations, and all Company rules.
• Participate in online and in-person training and other educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Any other job-related activities requested by immediate supervisor.

• High school education required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role in a pressure vessel, boiler, or piping environment.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, customer relations, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section I, VIII Div 1 (Div 2 a plus), IX, and B31.1/B31.3 piping codes.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or years of experience required to qualify to take the CWI exam.
• Certified Radiographic Inspector (CRI) a plus but not required.
• Current NDE Level II in VT & PT with familiarity of other NDE methods (RT, MT, UT) and coordination with Level II/III inspectors. If no NDE certifications, have experience required for testing to obtain certification.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and project specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

• This position requires long hours sitting, standing, climbing, working at heights, working in confined spaces, and using office equipment, including telephones and computers and may also require some light lifting of files and materials and carrying other documentation to different departments from time to time.
• The position may also involve some repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and elbows.

• This position can be performed in an office or jobsite work environment, which can be indoors or outdoors. Can be in the elements. The noise level is normal for office and industrial environments.
• This position may require a flexible schedule, periodic overtime, and overnight travel as needed.