What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical /Pipe Quality Control Inspector position at The Roberts Company?
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Must have experience in turnover documentation, and as-built's/ turnover packages.
Very proficient in computer skills and related software
• Review of specifications and drawings.
• Producing and tracking of all documentation from the beginning of a job to the end.
The responsibility of a Mechanical Quality Control (QC) Inspector is to ensure that mechanical components, systems, and processes comply with established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Their duties typically include:
1. Inspection and Testing
Conduct inspections of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
Perform dimensional, visual, and non-destructive testing (NDT) to verify quality.
Ensure equipment and materials meet design and specification requirements.
2. Documentation
Review and maintain inspection and test records.
Verify material test certificates, welding documents, and equipment calibration records.
Prepare and submit inspection reports and non-conformance reports (NCRs) if necessary.
3. Compliance Verification
Ensure compliance with international and industry standards such as ASME, API, or ISO.
Verify adherence to project drawings, specifications, and codes.
4. Monitoring and Oversight
Oversee fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.
Monitor welding, machining, and other mechanical processes to ensure quality.
5. Problem Resolution
Identify and report defects or non-conformities.
Collaborate with engineers and production teams to resolve quality issues.
6. Preventive Actions
Conduct root cause analysis for recurring quality issues.
Recommend process improvements to minimize defects and enhance quality.
7. Health and Safety
Ensure adherence to safety procedures during inspections and testing.
Promote a safe working environment by addressing potential hazards.
8. Communication
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients regarding quality concerns.
Participate in quality audits and meetings to align quality goals.
Core Responsibilities
- Inspection & Testing: Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of piping, pressure vessels, tanks, and mechanical equipment (such as pumps and valves).
- Code Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to strict regulatory and industry codes, such as the Piping and Mechanical Quality Control (QC) Inspector Course standards (e.g., ASME B31).
- Welding & NDT: Oversee welding procedures, verify welder qualifications, and interpret Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Quality Reporting: Complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), sign off on mechanical completion, and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any defects or deviations.
- Technical Skills: The ability to read complex isometrics, blueprints, and P&IDs, alongside proficiency in using precision measuring
Position Requirements: Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Five year minimum experience working within the quality inspection industry.
Certifications such as CWI, UT level II, RT level II, LPT Level II a plus but not required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
Climb ladders, platforms, stairs.
Work in confined areas such as inside tanks or other vessels.
Work from a man lift at various heights.
Work at various heights.
Work in an industrial atmosphere that will involve noise, cranes, welding, grinding, moving of heavy equipment, etc.
Maintain balance working on cylindrical or angular shaped fabrications.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Possibly work in extreme weather conditions. Indoor and outdoor work. Shop fabrication areas and field industrial sites that may involve climbing stairs, ladders and vessels.
Personal Attributes:
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task on a large scale level is critical.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unless you are given a written contract signed by the President of The Roberts Company specifying an employment term, your employment is considered “at-will”. This means that both the Company and the employee have the right to terminate employment at any time with or without cause. Nothing in this handbook, nor any oral or written representation by an employee, official, Manager, or Supervisor of this Company shall be construed as a contract of employment, unless the President signs the written contract of employment.
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Roberts Company based on each person’s performance, qualification, and abilities, the Roberts Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by the law.
We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless making the reasonable accommodation would result in an overdue hardship to The Roberts Company.