What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA/QC Inspector position at Superior Integrity Services?
QA/QC Inspector
Position Summary: Perform a wide variety of inspection, quality assurance, and quality control activities utilizing visual, dimensional, functional, and non-destructive testing methods. Conduct audits, complete required documentation, and make critical observations to verify compliance with applicable codes, procedures, specifications, and client requirements. Interface with client and company personnel to ensure inspections are executed safely, accurately, and in compliance with Company and customer standards, while identifying, reporting, and assisting in the resolution of nonconformance issues.
Duties
• Actively participate in Company and Client safety programs and initiatives
• Attend client meetings, safety meetings, and project-related activities as required
• Coordinate QA/QC activities with client representatives, operations, and project management teams
• Investigate, document, and assist in resolving client concerns, complaints, and nonconformance issues
• Support project startup activities and serve as a customer interface during project execution
• Review inspection records, reports, and radiographic film/images for compliance with applicable procedures, codes, specifications, and client requirements
• Conduct periodic field audits of ongoing work to verify compliance with Company procedures and client standards
• Perform in-field QA/QC audits at various Superior Inspection Services and Exxon jobsites
• Identify, document, correct, or escalate quality and compliance concerns observed in the field
• Monitor and track the status and disposition of nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
• Ensure inspections are performed in accordance with approved written NDT procedures, governing codes, and applicable standards
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities to enhance technical and auditing skills
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable NDT methods, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, specifications, and applicable code requirements
• Complete required reporting, documentation, and timekeeping accurately and in a timely manner
• Support operational excellence through additional duties and special projects as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to self-direct work schedule
- Make and keep company and customer commitments
- Ability to lead others
- Success in working on small teams
- Ability to share on-the-job knowledge with others
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels of employees
- Maintain a high level of integrity and ethics
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must abide by Company safety policies at all times
- Responsible for all activities performed on location
- Must be able to maintain all certifications
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified or Certifiable Level II in any of the NDT/NDE methods (i.e. RT, MT, PT, UT and VT) Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Program (IRRSP), agreement state card or card for radiography compliance
- Knowledge of field NDT/NDE equipment
- Basic computer skills
- 3 years of related experience
- Knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and industry standards and recommended practices (API, NFPA, ASME, etc.) is preferred
Working Conditions
- Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, crawling, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, visual acuity, accommodation and color vision
- Moving, carrying and lifting objects in excess of 75 pounds
- Climbing and working off of ladders, stairs and scaffolding in excess of 100 feet continuously throughout shift
- Be able to climb ladders and platforms up to 250 feet with a harness and lanyard
- Be able to step up into vehicles or onto equipment
- Working extended hours and standing for extended periods of time
- Working in indoor and outdoor environments in conditions of extreme heat and cold
- Work in and near industrial hazards
- Be able to work outdoors in warm, hot and cold conditions
- Long hours of computer usage can create visual and mental stress