Quality Inspector EDH Quality Control Offshore

Powell•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Quality Inspector ensures products and services meet established quality standards and specifications. The role performs visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, tests, and audits to identify defects or deviations. It uses measurement tools and techniques to evaluate materials, components, and finished products; documents and reports non-conformities; and works with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions. The position may also contribute to developing and improving quality control processes and procedures. The inspector performs inspections and testing of equipment manufactured at Powell facilities, programs and operates electronic equipment such as microprocessor-based relays, and energizes Powell electrical products and related buyout equipment. The role investigates equipment failures, maintains required quality control documentation, maintains test equipment, and collaborates with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and Powell subsidiaries to address quality-related matters. It also records discrepancies and material shortages, supports continuous improvement, promotes safety, follows standard work instructions, and maintains clean and organized work areas. This safety-sensitive position is based in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities and required work at a desk and computer. The inspector may work on ladders, scaffolding, and at heights typically no higher than 30 feet, using proper lift equipment. Personal protective equipment is required when applicable. The physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, frequent stair climbing, repetitive bending and reaching, working with arms above the shoulders, applying force up to 50 pounds, and extended use of hand and power tools.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Diploma, or trade school diploma or certificate.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read prints, including specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists, and part drawings.
Ability to apply industry standards relevant to the job and product.
Ability to seek self-development through internal or external programs that contribute to knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
Ability to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
Ability to learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure compliance with ISO requirements.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when required.
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding and at heights, usually no higher than 30 feet, or use proper lift equipment.
Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and using stairs.
Ability to bend, extend arms and hands, and perform repetitive movements continuously.
Ability to stand and walk 50–300-foot distances for long periods, with only occasional sitting, and to climb stairs frequently.
Ability to look over the shoulders frequently and work with both arms above the shoulders and at full length.
Ability to apply or exert force continuously up to 50 pounds using the upper extremities.
Ability to use hand tools, including tin snips and hammers, and power tools, including vibrating tools, for extended periods with frequent repetition.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality inspection for electrical or electronic equipment or components.
Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and ability to refer to applicable codes.

Responsibilities

Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections and testing of equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell standards.
Program and operate electronic equipment, including microprocessor-based relays.
Energize Powell electrical products and buyout equipment such as service panels, HVAC equipment, battery chargers, and UPS systems.
Conduct equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis.
Complete and maintain required test quality control documentation.
Perform maintenance on test equipment as needed.
Use testing equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on meters, voltage detectors, and Hi-Pot testers.
Work with shop, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, and switchgear departments, as well as customers, to resolve quality-related issues.
Coordinate with departments during production, final inspection, and final release to shipping.
Interact with Powell subsidiaries, suppliers, and customers as needed.
Record engineering and shop discrepancies, non-conformities, and material shortages using Powell systems.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings.
Follow standard work instructions and identify potential risks to product quality.
Keep work areas clean and well organized.
Learn and understand basic electrical principles and relevant mechanical concepts.