QA/QC Multi-Craft Inspector - Austin Industrial (Baytown, TX)

Austin Industrial • Baytown, TX

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About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners improve safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. The QA/QC Multi-Craft Inspector 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 role is essential for maintaining the integrity of structures, meeting regulatory requirements, and upholding industry best practices. The inspector also ensures all reinforcing iron and rebar is inspected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate degree preferred.
• Five years related experience as an inspector and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight or more years' experience with ASME B31.36 and ASME Sec VIII and NBIC AWS CWI.
• ASNT Level II in VT, MT and PT.
• Minimum of 8 years of Quality Control experience in the industrial industry.
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) ASNT (SNT-TC-1A) Level II in one or more method: PT, UTT (thickness readings), or RTI (film interpretation) preferred or equivalent education.
• Civil, structural, mechanical, and minor electrical inspection experience needed.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Read and interpret project drawings and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degrees can substitute for some or all the CWI and ASNT certifications.

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.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Accessibility accommodations available for job seekers with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Associate degree