Quality Specialist - Cherne - Quality Inspector - LA, MN, CO, UT, MI-Multiple Locations

Cherne • Lake Charles, LA

302d

About The Position

As a Quality Inspector, you will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to a specific scope of work such as welding, piping, concrete, mechanical, electrical, etc. You will also perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To maximize your effectiveness, you must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to your specific assignment.

Requirements

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Must be a self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills.
• Associate's degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of experience in a related construction field (at least one of these years in a QA/QC position); or a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus four years of experience in a related construction field (at least two of these years in a QA/QC position).
• Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline you are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise (i.e. ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.).
• Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and takes appropriate action on client's expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of the work.
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to your specific area of responsibility.
• Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents that pertain to assigned scope of work.
• Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Determine required frequency of inspections and tests.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals.
• Perform inspections and tests at the required frequency in the assigned area.
• Ensure that required inspections and tests are performed by others as required.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility.
• Verify inspection and test compliance with the applicable contract documents, codes and standards.
• Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work.
• Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
• Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.
• Understand typical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work.
• Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures.
• Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the project quality plan.
• Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected.
• Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements as required.
• Develop strong working relationship with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
• Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Associate degree