Field Quality Control Inspector / CWI

Traylor Bros., Inc.•Kingston, TN

About The Position

Sterling Industrial is hiring a Field Quality Control Inspector to perform quality inspections and oversee welding and repair work in the field. The role applies AWS, ASME, National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, and jurisdictional codes to field applications, and inspects boilers, pressure vessels, power piping, and structural steel. The inspector supports scheduled plant outages by coordinating with union crafts, plant personnel, and outside inspection companies, managing quality standards, and ensuring welding traceability. The position also involves remaining on call 24/7 for unscheduled forced outages. The inspector administers weld tests and maintains welder qualification records, constructs and communicates repair plans, tracks third-party inspection quotes and billing, and prepares job packages and inspection reports documenting completed work for customer, National Board, and jurisdictional turnover. The role requires maintaining positive customer relationships and working independently under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within provided instructions, prescribed routines, and standard practices.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

Interpret AWS, ASME, National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, and jurisdictional codes and apply them to field applications.
Read blueprints.
Inspect boilers, pressure vessels, power piping, and structural steel.
Administer weld tests to craft workers at union locals for certifications.
Update welder qualification records.
Construct repair plans.
Direct boilermakers and steamfitters in carrying out repair plans and welding.
Coordinate with union crafts, plant personnel, and outside inspection companies during scheduled plant outages.
Provide traceability for welding performed during boiler repair work in scheduled power plant outages.
Implement and manage quality standards for union crafts during scheduled outages.
Remain on call 24/7 for unscheduled forced outages.
Maintain knowledge of NDE processes, including UT, PAUT, MT, PT, and VT.
Track quotes and billing from third-party inspection companies.
Maintain good customer relationships.
Build job packages and inspection reports documenting work performed for turnover to customers, the National Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels, and the jurisdiction.