What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA / QC Inspector - Memphis, TN position at Default Board?
Burrow Global is seeking to hire two certified QA/QC inspectors that have experience supporting turnaround outage projects in a petrochemical environment.
Candidates will be responsible for ensuring that all work completed during the turnaround meets quality standards in accordance with the work instructions provided for each job.
This position offers per diem.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Monitor and inspect daily turnaround execution, piping, mechanical, and welding activities to ensure full compliance with project specifications, drawings, and industry codes (e.g., ASME, API, AWS).
- Inspection & Testing: Perform and document visual inspections, non-destructive examination (NDE) coordination, pressure testing, and dimensional checks.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate, up-to-date quality records, inspection logs, and Material Test Reports (MTRs). Compile and sign off on Turnover Packages (TOPS).
- Defect Management: Identify non-conformances, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and track corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) through resolution.
- Safety & Compliance: Champion safe work practices, adhere to site-specific safety policies, and participate in daily safety meetings and job safety analyses (JSAs).
- Collaboration: Coordinate closely with project managers, client representatives, subcontractors, and construction teams to resolve quality issues swiftly without impacting project schedules.
Qualifications & Requirements
Pre-Overhaul Phase
- Thoroughly review each job plan for all work in your assigned area to understand the relevant details and requirements.
- Work closely with all foremen to assist with work familiarization and alignment.
During Execution Phase
- Collect status updates for all jobs in assigned areas and provide updates at the daily schedule update meeting (report incomplete work to trades foremen and the overhaul team).
- Develop and utilize a tracking tool to report out QA/QC completeness during each daily schedule update meeting.
- Attend daily meetings to understand new work introduced for your assigned area.
- Sign the work package for all complete jobs in your assigned area.
- Hand the job packet over to Operations for final review once the field review is complete and the package is signed.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of QA/QC inspection experience within the oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial sectors, specifically supporting turnaround operations.
Certifications (Preferred/Required):
- AWS-CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or API certifications (API 510, 570, 653) are highly preferred.
- Level II certifications in NDT methods (VT, PT, MT) are a plus.
Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and API codes and standards, as well as the ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, and structural blueprints.