Quality Control Inspector (Fairbanks, AK)

Doyon Limited•Fairbanks, AK

12h

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector inspects fabrication and construction work to verify that it follows project plans and specifications, the project Quality Plan, applicable standards and methods, and client requirements. The inspector provides quality assurance surveillance of materials and services supplied by vendors, fabrication facilities, and subcontractors, and communicates with the Project Quality Control Manager or Lead. The position implements project construction quality programs and procedures at job sites; provides technical support on codes, specifications, and regulations; conducts inspections, examinations, and testing; documents results and nonconforming conditions; and supports retention of records for project turnover packages. The role also monitors materials, equipment certifications, subcontractor work, and construction completion. The position may be based in Fairbanks or Anchorage, Alaska. Town work is listed as 40+ hours and project work as 70+ hours.

Requirements

AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certificate required.
At least 2 years of QC inspection experience on pipeline projects required.
Experience welding or inspecting pipe joints of all diameters in carbon steel and alloy materials, including stainless steel, Duplex, and Inconel-lined materials, and experience with energy non-destructive weld testing procedures under client specifications.
Understand pipeline fabrication and construction risks and proactively mitigate safety and environmental hazards.
Understand quality workmanship requirements and proactively ensure construction meets or exceeds corporate and client quality criteria and standards.
Develop and maintain working relationships with client representatives, project supervision, and personnel and departments associated with company projects.
Understand contract provisions concerning scope of work, design criteria, and quality assurance oversight of subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication facilities.
Read and accurately interpret project specifications.
Communicate quality control and quality assurance concerns accurately and concisely, verbally and in writing, to project management, supervisors, subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication management.
Demonstrate balanced interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team, take direction, pay close attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to schedules.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal direct supervision.
Plan and conduct daily activities in an organized manner to ensure QC and QA data are accurately recorded and controlled.
Conduct in-process welding inspections next to welders without interfering with their work.
Effectively communicate with client quality assurance and supervisory representatives, project management, construction supervision, and public agencies.
Working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192, API 1104, and API 1107.
Comprehensive knowledge of surface preparation and coating processes and applicable inspection and test methods.
Read maps, pipeline surveys, drawings, mechanical flow sheets, spool drawings, manufacturer data sheets, and other design criteria.
Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to speak to small and large groups.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Windows.
Ability to learn, understand, and effectively use client and company corporate management information systems.
Working knowledge of B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and 49 CFR Parts 195 and 192.
Ability to use advanced and intermediate mathematical concepts and skills and reason effectively with client project management and construction supervision.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience preferred.
NACE Coating Inspector certification and related experience applying and inspecting shop- and field-applied coating systems.
Knowledge of the function and operating parameters of coating test equipment.
Construction field experience in the Arctic pipeline industry.
Government and oil and gas industry experience.
Familiarity and excellent understanding of API 1104.

Responsibilities

Implement and lead by example the company’s zero-incident safety and environmental culture.
Implement the project construction quality program and quality control procedures at the job site.
Provide technical support to the project field team on interpreting codes, specifications, and regulations.
Inspect, examine, and test welding, installed materials, and finished work to verify compliance with project requirements.
Participate in construction meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication facilities to support understanding of and compliance with project requirements.
Implement inspection and test plan intervention points, including surveillance, witness, mandatory inspection, and record review.
Complete quality control forms during and after inspections and submit them to the supervisor daily.
Assist with retaining and maintaining vital records for document turnover packages.
Coordinate with company managers and supervisors to support understanding of and compliance with project requirements.
Review project requirements and help ensure construction activities comply with them.
Witness and record construction procedures and implement inspections and test plans.
Conduct surveillance inspections of subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication facilities.
Perform receipt inspections and monitor interim construction-site storage of permanent materials.
Inspect and test in-process and completed installations.
Prepare deviation reports documenting nonconforming conditions as required.
Control calibrated measuring and test equipment and verify that instruments have current certifications.
Perform completion inspections and develop punch lists of incomplete work.
Conduct daily inspections for compliance with contract requirements.
Provide daily Quality Control Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor and project management.
Ensure testing is performed according to referenced standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.