Lead Inspector (Pipe/Coating Mill)

Intertek•The Woodlands, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Lead Inspector to join its Technical Inspection Services team in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The role assists the client with monitoring, surveillance, and supervision of facility pipe activities and related procedures to achieve project quality requirements. The work involves API Line Pipe (API 5L) and supports clients across industries including oil and gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation.

Requirements

Preferably at least eight years of experience with pipe-related quality assurance systems.
Familiarity with, and ability to interpret and understand, national codes and standards.
Ability to interpret and understand specifications, drawings, and data sheets related to multidisciplinary construction and/or pipe projects.
High school diploma/GED or higher education.
Fluent in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with email and internet communication systems.
Ability to work well with others, multitask, and pay attention to detail.
Ability to meet the mental and physical requirements necessary to carry out the duties.

Responsibilities

Participate in project meetings as needed.
Supervise inspectors day to day to ensure effective utilization and timely verification of project quality objectives.
Coordinate information among inspectors, the client, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors as appropriate.
Witness testing, perform verifications, and monitor project activities.
Conduct routine facility walk-throughs and report findings.
Review surveillance reports and request technical assistance when specific or quality problems are indicated.
Assess and audit contractor, subcontractor, and vendor activities to ensure effective execution of quality assurance programs and plans.
Coordinate surveillance plans and help the client schedule engineering specialists when needed to achieve the required level of quality.
Assist in developing the client's surveillance and inspection staff to monitor implementation of the contractor's quality assurance program and plan.
Compile information about contractor, subcontractor, or vendor quality to support changes to quality assurance programs, plans, and procedures.
Report the status and project effectiveness of contractors', subcontractors', or vendors' overall quality assurance programs to the client.
Provide coordination and assistance as requested by the client.
Prepare and issue inspection reports.