3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector

Intertek•The Woodlands, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek Technical Inspection Services (TIS) is a partner to clients in diverse industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation. Intertek supports our clients striving to meet the growing global infrastructure requirements and demands for secure and sustainable sources of energy through services such as inspection, expediting, technical auditing, and site construction support. The 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector acts as our on-site representative and quality assurance specialist within the main manufacturing supplier’s facilities. The inspector is directly responsible for executing rigorous in-process and final inspection criteria to guarantee that all standby generator enclosures and LV/MV diesel generator packages meet structural, mechanical, welding, paint/coatings, and electrical standards prior to factory release and shipping. The successful candidate will manage real-time digital inspection workflows using mobile platforms, verifying compliance against the inspection checklist.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy power generation, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
Advanced proficiency reading electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), P&IDs, structural fabrication drawings, and mechanical enclosure layouts.
Comprehensive knowledge of structural welding/brazing standards (AWS D1.1, ISO 9001, or BS EN standards) with certified visual inspection competence.
Solid background in LV/MV electrical distribution systems, insulation testing, breaker testing, and grounding safety protocols.
Proficiency with precision measurement devices, torque wrenches, DFT paint gauges, and laser alignment tools.
Hands-on experience completing digital checklists and tracking NCRs via tablet/laptop using mobile platforms such as Autodesk BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or CxAlloy.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 internal auditor certification, CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), or equivalent trade certifications highly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections adhering strictly to inspection guidelines.
Log non-conformances, minor punch items, and material defects with comprehensive photographic evidence directly in Autodesk BIM360 / ACC / CxAlloy software.
Partner with supplier quality managers to drive root-cause analysis and verify timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) before units move to dispatch.
Execute all physical and mechanical criteria per the inspection criteria, including door alignment, weather-sealing gaskets, acoustic insulation integrity, and louver operations.
Witness hydrostatic/pneumatic leak testing on double-wall belly fuel tanks, cooling piping loops, and exhaust silencer assemblies per standard engineering specifications.
Verify Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) envelope dimensions, mounting hole locations, interface flanges, and structural base squareness using laser measurement tools.
Audit internal low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, control panels, generator main breakers, and battery chargers following the Generator Enclosure Electrical Checklist.
Perform physical wire tug testing, inspect torque marks on critical busbar joints, verify proper wire color coding/labeling, and confirm solid equipment grounding connection continuity throughout the enclosure.
Observe and validate generator load bank testing, insulation resistance (Megger) checks, and control sequence logic in accordance with the commissioning testing plans.
Inspect structural skid frames, enclosure panel seams, and lifting lug welds to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 / BS EN standards.
Review Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) documentation (e.g., Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic) and visually verify absence of undercut, porosity, or insufficient penetration on critical structural members.
Conduct thorough Foreign Object Debris (FOD) checks inside engine compartments, alternator covers, and switchgear sections prior to closing enclosure doors.
Verify final paint/powder-coat dry film thickness (DFT), touch-up quality, tie-down lug structural soundness, and transport weatherproofing preparation before authorizing dispatch clearance.