QA / QC Inspector - Austin Industrial (Olin - Plaquemine, La)

Austin Bridge & Road•Plaquemine, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures welding work is safe and ready to function as part of the structure or device it is a part of. This role is vital in ensuring that safety regulations are followed and that welders and their workplaces are safe. The QA/QC Inspector is expected to be fully conversant with welding processes such as MIG, TIG, arc, laser and butt with metals, including steel and aluminum for use on tubes, non-tubular bars, plates and tanks. This is conducted by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
8 years' experience in an Industrial setting preferred

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections at project sites, focusing on welding, structural, and civil work.
Monitor the progress of construction and ensure all processes are compliant with standards.
Draft daily reports based on site observations, highlighting discrepancies or safety issues.
Report non-compliance or other issues to the QA/QC Manager and Project Manager.
Coordinate inspections to ensure that work aligns with client specifications and state laws.
Map out welds to be performed and flag those for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) when needed.
Perform Non-Destructive Examinations (NDE) of welds, as necessary.
Fully inspect welds before and after the hydrostatic testing of welded piping or vessels.
Witness the hydrostatic testing (hydro) of welded piping or vessels to ensure integrity and compliance.
Collaborate effectively with client QA teams to address quality concerns and ensure quality assurance standards are met.
Oversee the work of welders in the Operations Department, ensuring they adhere to Austin Industrial’s policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Interview, hire, and train employees, as necessary.
Plan, assign, and direct work to ensure successful project completion.
Evaluate employee performance, reward accomplishments, and address issues like complaints or non-performance.
Perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.