I&E QA/QC Inspector-Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Borger, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The I/E QC Inspector will be responsible for testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, overhauling, and repairing controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices to ensure specified operating performance. This role requires the use of hand tools, testing and calibrating instruments, and precision measuring instruments. The inspector must be able to read and understand manuals, blueprint schematics, and testing specifications, with some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Previous construction experience within the oil and gas industry.
Previous exposure to high voltage electrical installation including switchgear and electric drives.
Exposure to Hazardous Area installations.
Instrument calibrations including ultrasonic flow meter, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters etc.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable role.
A working knowledge of BS/IEC/ISO/API/ATEX/EEMUA codes and standards relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
Working knowledge of construction standards, codes of practice, and regulations/legislation relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
Knowledge of safety legislation and regulations.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Package.
Familiar with other computer packages (e.g. MS Project, Outlook, Win PCS, etc.).
Hazardous Area installation and inspection experience.
Ability to perform well under pressure.
3-5 years of Journeyman level and QA/QC experience.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous Area installation and inspection experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices.
Apply knowledge of mathematics to instrumentation, including ratio and proportions, numbers with powers of 10, algebra equations, English-to-metric conversion, and pressure conversions.
Read blueprints, schematics, and loop drawings and prepare job reports.
Assemble and disassemble all types of electronic process controls, pneumatic controls, and hydraulic systems and components.
Calibrate equipment using common calibration procedures and interpret and apply other procedures.
Understand the principles of pH and redox and the equipment needed to measure and control them.
Work with Ohm’s Law and Kerchoff’s Law and with diodes, capacitors, and other electrical components.
Understand steam properties and its reactions to different situations.
Work with the principles of chemistry and physics required in instrumentation such as specific gravity, density, mechanical advantages, proportions of liquids, melting points, freezing points, and boiling points.
Troubleshoot and check out electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment.
Understand fundamental instrumentation loops and the function of each component.
Understand common types of chemical plant process equipment such as distillation columns, heat exchangers, boilers, turbines, and compressors.
Apply procedures for measuring pressure, level, flow, temperature, weight, density, heat flux, humidity, and moisture.
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet state regulations.
Execute specific inspections on materials, equipment, and construction/installation activities on site.
Issue relevant Quality Records and write and send non-conformance reports to the QC Supervisor.
Check cable laying and cable identification.
Perform all relevant loop checks.
Update as-built drawings.
Perform punch-listing operations.
Check power transformers, switchboards, accumulator batteries, sockets, outlets, and lighting systems.
Perform visual inspections, dimensional tests, and check ratings and materials for connections.
Perform tests of continuity and insulation resistance.
Calibrate safety valves and instruments.
Check the installation of instruments.
Perform functional tests on instruments.
Check pneumatic signal connections.
Check fiber optic cables.
Perform tests on communication functionalities.
Verify special processes and the relevant workers’ qualifications.
Witness tests, controls, and inspections carried out.
Check conformity with the Quality Control Plan, obtain relevant documentation, check procedures and equipment for tests, controls, and inspections, and manage documents certifying tests, controls, and inspections.
Ensure the correct implementation of the approved Inspection Test Plan.