QAQC Inspector - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

8d•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

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate degree preferred, and 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.
Engineering degrees can substitute for some or all the CWI and ASNT certifications
Civil, structural, mechanical, and minor electrical inspection experience needed.
Auditing experience preferred.
Read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
Valid Driver's License
TWIC Card
AWS CWI CERT
NCCER
8 years' experience in an Industrial setting preferred.
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.
Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
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.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred
ASNT (SNT-TC-1A) Level II in one or more method: PT, UTT (thickness readings), or RTI (film interpretation) preferred or equivalent education.
Auditing experience 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.
Other duties as assigned.