E&I Quality Assurance/Control Inspector

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for its Houston Automation Tech Center. The role coordinates, monitors, guides, and performs inspections and day-to-day quality management activities supporting projects, production, integration, and fabrication of industrial panels and module buildings. The inspector applies Quality Management Systems, including quality assurance and quality control, and serves as a liaison with clients and management on quality matters for assigned projects. The inspector works with the Engineering Manager and other project and production leaders to establish and apply project quality requirements. The role oversees quality resources and the quality activities of production teams, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors. It includes audits, surveillances, inspections, documentation reviews, nonconformance tracking and resolution, and verification of completed work. Employees are also responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 10 years of construction experience.
Progressive quality assurance experience in an engineering or oil and gas project environment.
Experience with third-party inspection and project quality control/assurance.
Quality audit experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group-presentation situations and interact with internal and external staff and management at all levels.
Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete, and easily understood written communications and reports independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and/or Access, and PowerPoint, and the ability to download, manipulate, and report data.
Strong attention to detail.
Understanding of quality systems used in engineering companies.
Ability to support and comply with HSE policies, procedures, safe work practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

ISO Auditor Certification.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Engineering Manager to determine the quality control and assurance resources required for projects.
Review requests for quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and contractor quality submittals for compliance with client and project quality requirements.
Prepare, issue, and revise quality deliverables, such as quality audit plans and third-party inspection documentation, in conjunction with the Engineering Manager.
Advise project disciplines on quality requirements to incorporate into documentation, deliverables, and production.
Prepare, issue, and revise Project Quality Plans with the Engineering Manager, referencing applicable Audubon and project-specific procedures.
Assist the Project Manager with developing Project Instructions as required.
Plan and conduct information sessions to explain Audubon’s Quality Management System and its application to projects and production.
Liaise with clients and project managers on quality assurance matters for assigned projects.
Advise the Production Manager on measuring project quality performance.
Identify failures and nonconformances early to minimize rework, cost, and schedule impacts; ensure nonconformances are reported, resolved through approved dispositions, and followed up to confirm acceptable results.
Identify opportunities to improve project and production efficiency and report them to relevant engineering and project management.
Oversee quality assurance resources to ensure project requirements are met.
Plan, coordinate, and lead audits, assessments, and visits to suppliers and subcontractors as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
Plan, coordinate, and execute audits, surveillances, and inspections to meet Project Quality Plan or Manual objectives.
Oversee subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
Oversee production-team and contractor quality inspections, including signing off ITPs and check sheets upon work completion.
Review as-built documentation and ensure it is completed.
Oversee nondestructive examination (NDE), perform visual inspections, and support function tests.
Track nonconformance reports (NCRs), return material authorizations (RMAs), and repairs; verify punch-list closeout.
Review received equipment and materials to ensure compliance.
Communicate effectively in individual and group settings with internal and external staff at all levels; prepare clear, accurate written communications and reports; and use persuasion to help resolve differing technical or commercial positions.
Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and/or Access, and PowerPoint, to download, manipulate, and report data.
Support company HSE policies and procedures by working safely, participating in required HSE activities, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and following safe work practices and applicable regulations.