3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector - Electrical Equipment

Intertek•The Woodlands, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector to join its Technical Inspection Services team in Houma, Louisiana. The position serves as an on-site representative and quality assurance specialist at a manufacturing supplier’s facilities, conducting in-process and final inspections of standby generator enclosures and low- and medium-voltage diesel generator packages. The inspector verifies that products meet structural, mechanical, welding, coating, and electrical standards before factory release and shipment, and manages digital inspection workflows and checklist compliance. This is a temporary, full-time position scheduled for six months and 40–50 hours per week. The work covers site quality inspections and deficiency tracking; structural and mechanical diagnostics; electrical and control system verification; welding and metallurgy checks; and outgoing inspection and foreign-object-debris prevention. Equipment includes diesel generator assemblies, acoustic and weatherproof enclosures, and switchgear and control compartments. The role requires hands-on inspection experience, strong blueprint and schematic reading skills, knowledge of welding and electrical standards, and proficiency with measurement and quality tools and digital inspection platforms. ISO 9001 internal auditor certification, CWI certification, or equivalent trade certifications are preferred.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy power generation, automotive, or aerospace.
Advanced proficiency in reading electrical single-line diagrams, P&IDs, structural fabrication drawings, and mechanical enclosure layouts.
Comprehensive knowledge of structural welding or brazing standards, such as AWS D1.1, ISO 9606, or BS EN standards, with certified visual inspection competence.
Background in low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, insulation testing, breaker testing, and grounding safety protocols.
Proficiency with precision measurement devices, torque wrenches, dry film thickness paint gauges, and laser alignment tools.
Hands-on experience completing digital checklists and tracking NCRs on a tablet or laptop using platforms such as Autodesk BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or CxAlloy.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 internal auditor certification.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Equivalent trade certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with inspection guidelines.
Record non-conformances, punch items, and material defects, including photographic evidence, in Autodesk BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or CxAlloy.
Collaborate with supplier quality managers on root-cause analysis and verify timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports before units are dispatched.
Inspect enclosure door alignment, weather-sealing gaskets, acoustic insulation, and louver operation.
Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic leak testing of fuel tanks, cooling piping loops, and exhaust silencer assemblies.
Measure critical dimensions, mounting hole locations, interface flanges, and structural base squareness using laser measurement tools.
Inspect low- and medium-voltage distribution systems, control panels, generator main breakers, and battery chargers.
Conduct wire tug tests; inspect torque marks on busbar joints; verify wire color coding and labeling; and confirm grounding continuity.
Witness generator load bank testing, insulation resistance checks, and control sequence logic testing.
Inspect structural skid frames, enclosure panel seams, and lifting lug welds for compliance with applicable welding standards.
Review non-destructive testing documentation and visually inspect critical structural members for weld defects.
Conduct foreign-object-debris checks in engine compartments, alternator covers, and switchgear sections before enclosure doors are closed.
Verify paint or powder-coat dry film thickness, touch-up quality, tie-down lug soundness, and transport weatherproofing before authorizing dispatch.