Authorized Inspector Trainee -Tulsa

Bureau Veritas•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking a hardworking, observant, and mechanically inclined inspector for the metal fabrication and pressure vessel industry. The role is suited to self-motivated people who prefer to work independently and offers training, pay and benefits, and the opportunity for a long-term career. The position is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The inspector performs ASME and National Board shop and field inspection services for assigned clients, including reviewing and verifying code-required activities, checking the implementation and applicability of manufacturers’ written quality control systems, and witnessing required tests. The inspector monitors client quality systems for compliance and documents inspection activities according to established policies. The role also requires ensuring compliance with applicable ASME Code, National Board Inspection Code, and jurisdictional requirements for boiler and pressure-vessel construction and repair, while continually developing knowledge through self-study, internal training, and approved courses.

Requirements

At least four years of demonstrated experience in nuclear reactors or the boiler and pressure vessel industry, including areas such as design, welding, fabrication, operation, repair, inspection, nondestructive examination, or quality control system oversight. A STEM bachelor’s or associate degree, CWI, or technical certificate may substitute for two years of experience.
High school diploma.
Complete Bureau Veritas’ two-week preparatory training course on ASME Sections I, IV, V, VIII, IX, and B31.1.
Obtain a National Board Authorized Inspector Commission with an R Endorsement, or already hold that commission.
To obtain the National Board commission: attend a 72-hour course and a 32-hour course provided by the National Board, pass two National Board-administered exams, and complete 80 hours of on-the-job training with another commissioned inspector.
Read, write, and speak clearly and informatively; use a computer; and perform basic arithmetic.
Understand and interpret boiler and pressure vessel codes.
Interact effectively with clients.
Apply industry knowledge, technical skill, and sound business practice to decision-making.
Adhere to company policies, directives, and procedures, and ensure accurate and timely reporting and submission of assigned results.
Be hardworking, observant, mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

Perform ASME and National Board shop and field inspection services at assigned clients.
Review and verify code-required activities, implementation and applicability of manufacturers’ written quality control systems, and witness required tests.
Monitor client quality control systems for compliance with relevant codes and requirements.
Document inspection activities according to established policies.
Ensure compliance with applicable ASME Code, National Board Inspection Code, and jurisdictional requirements for construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of applicable ASME Code, National Board Code, and jurisdictional requirements, and enhance knowledge through self-study, internal training, and approved courses.
Submit accurate and timely reports and results for assigned activities.