Adhoc Vendor Surveillance Inspector - Washington

Intertek • Portland, OR

2h • $40 - $50

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a part-time, ad hoc Quality Inspector to join its Technical Inspection Services team in Washington. The position performs visual inspections of materials and fabricated equipment at vendor shops or on-site fabrication and testing facilities. The inspector evaluates quality-control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and coating inspections. The role requires travel at least 50% of the time, frequently throughout the continental United States.

Inspectors are engaged on an ad hoc basis and are not assigned daily duties. Work is based on client needs, inspector availability and location, taxonomy approvals, and specific client requests. The hourly base wage range is $40.00–$50.00; individual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, trade school, on-the-job training, or university diploma.
• At least 5 years of third-party vendor inspection, expediting, or auditing experience.
• Experience in quality-control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and coating inspections.
• Technical training in relevant subjects, which may include quality, NDT, blueprint reading, industry standards, auditing, expediting, materials, welding, coatings, electrical components, instrumentation, pressure testing, well control, equipment operation, and assembly.
• Basic knowledge of material properties.
• Clear understanding of basic procurement and fabrication processes, with knowledge of relevant oil and gas industry codes and specifications.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the continental United States.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Valid industry certification preferred. Examples include AWS CWI; API 510, 570, or SI (Source Inspector); Electrical Journeyman License; NACE CIP 1, 2, or 3; EMA Basic or Advanced; ASNT NDT Level II or III; and ASQ or IRCA Certified Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections or audits and review testing for conformance with client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures; report results.
• Review material test reports for conformance with applicable codes and standards.
• Follow up on dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances.
• Document inspection activities in electronic formats.
• Evaluate and agree upon project quality procedures, standards, and specifications, ensuring engineering, procurement, and manufacturing parties adhere to them.
• Review Inspection and Testing Plans to ensure a standardized minimum level of surveillance in accordance with contractual requirements and identify critical inspections and tests to be witnessed by the Owner.
• Carry out inspection visits in accordance with Inspection and Testing Plans, either personally or through a third-party resource.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED