Material / Equipment Quality Inspector - Industrial

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Industrial is seeking a Material/Equipment Receiving Quality Inspector to support quality assurance across incoming materials, equipment, and components for large industrial projects. In this role, you’ll verify that all received materials meet project specifications and code requirements, maintain traceability documentation, and support overall quality execution from the moment materials arrive on site. You’ll work closely with construction teams, warehouse personnel, engineering, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure materials are compliant, properly documented, and ready for installation.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of experience in construction quality, inspection, material receiving, or industrial project support.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, material certifications, and purchase documents.
• Experience with receiving inspection processes and traceability of materials and equipment.
• Familiarity with quality systems, ITPs, NCR processes, and documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate based on project demands.
• Proficiency with basic inspection tools and digital documentation platforms.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on large industrial, manufacturing, power, or EPC projects.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or civil material types and industry standards.
• Previous experience within a Kiewit district or similar self-perform construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and equipment, verifying compliance with specifications, approved submittals, drawings, and purchase orders.
• Confirm identification and material traceability—heat numbers, serial numbers, MTRs/MTCs, certifications, and other required documentation.
• Document all receiving inspections in logs, reports, and digital systems; maintain audit-ready records.
• Identify, document, and coordinate resolution of nonconforming materials, including tagging, segregation, and NCR initiation.
• Coordinate with warehouse/material management to ensure proper handling, protection, and storage of materials that require special conditions.
• Support implementation of project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) related to receiving and material verification.
• Assist quality personnel with in‑process and final inspections as needed across mechanical, electrical, and civil scopes.
• Prepare and organize receiving‑related documentation for turnover packages.
• Work collaboratively with construction, engineering, suppliers, and client representatives to resolve material issues and ensure quality expectations are met.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed