QA/QC Specialist - Pipefitting & Welding

Atlantic Constructors•Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The QA/QC Specialist - Pipefitting & Welding monitors and verifies the quality of pipefitting, welding, fabrication, and installation activities in the field and/or shop. The role ensures work meets project specifications, approved submittals, applicable codes, welding procedures, company standards, and client expectations. It also involves daily documentation, observations, photo records, and follow-up of corrective actions in Procore. The specialist reviews project requirements before work begins; verifies materials, fit-up, welding, installations, and applicable testing; identifies and documents nonconforming work; and tracks corrective actions through completion. The role works with field and project leadership to resolve quality issues, prevent rework, and support project turnover with complete, organized quality documentation. There is no supervisory responsibility. The position includes walking active work areas and may involve visits to or work at construction sites. It may require travel, typically not overnight. Compensation is determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Strong field experience in pipefitting, piping systems, welding, or QA/QC inspection in commercial or industrial construction.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, piping layouts, specifications, and approved submittals.
Working knowledge of installation quality requirements, weld preparation, and visual inspection standards.
Experience with field documentation and digital reporting systems such as Procore.
Strong communication and follow-up skills, with the ability to work effectively with field teams and project leadership.
Proven track record working with people, teams, and projects.
Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, demonstrate attention to detail, and apply problem-solving skills.
Must adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Must be available to work assigned schedules.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Additional welding inspection certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable quality requirements before work begins.
Verify materials received in the field or shop match approved submittals and project requirements.
Inspect pipe fit-up before welding, including alignment, joint preparation, cleanliness, and readiness.
Monitor welding activities for compliance with approved procedures, qualified personnel, and acceptable workmanship.
Visually inspect welded joints and pipe installations for quality, alignment, support, layout, and compliance.
Coordinate or verify testing and inspection activities as applicable to the project.
Identify nonconforming work, document deficiencies, issue observations, and track corrective actions to completion.
Maintain QA/QC records, including inspection reports, photographs, material verification, test records, and closeout items.
Work with superintendents, foremen, project management, and field crews to resolve quality issues and prevent rework.
Support project turnover by ensuring quality documentation is complete and organized.
Walk active work areas and inspect ongoing pipefitting and welding activities.
Verify crews install work in accordance with drawings, approved details, and company standards.
Check weld preparation and completed welds for visible quality concerns before the next phase of work.
Record observations in Procore with photos, clear descriptions, location references, and assigned responsibility.
Communicate deficiencies to field leadership and follow up until corrected.
Record daily quality activity, inspections, witnessed tests, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Verify previously identified issues have been corrected and properly closed out.