QUALITY TECHNICIAN - MECHANICAL

RMCI•Pecos, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Nox Group is seeking a Quality Technician - Mechanical to support its QAQC Department. The role helps ensure mechanical installations comply with national and city codes, customer design specifications, project requirements, and RMCI’s “First Class Work” expectations. The technician will support commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and water/wastewater treatment construction projects in the Southwest, with travel for remote projects desired. The position involves coordinating and documenting inspections and tests; verifying compliance with project documents, codes, and standards; maintaining quality records and material and weld traceability; identifying and tracking nonconforming work; and supporting mechanical completion and turnover. The technician works with operations, commissioning, and project teams to address quality risks and issues, and uses calibrated inspection and test equipment. This is a safety-sensitive role subject to applicable drug testing and background-check policies. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in varied weather and site conditions, and may involve physical tasks and work at height.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in mechanical, piping, welding, or industrial construction.
Effective oral and written communication with supervisors, coworkers, and the project management team.
Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards, such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9; ASME Section IX; AWS D1.1; ASME PCC-1; and MSS SP-58.
Experience inspecting piping systems, welding activities, pressure testing, and mechanical installations, including rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, and chillers; experience includes soft-foot checks, laser shaft alignment, and pipe strain.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and OEM installation, operation, and maintenance manuals.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Self-starter with organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk job sites throughout the day as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted as required.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work platforms when necessary.
Ability to work a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.
Ability to work in extreme weather and elements, indoors or outdoors, including heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow, depending on job location.
Willingness to travel for remote projects.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical responsibilities of the role, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds; repeated pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching or working above shoulder height, walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, and climbing; and potentially operating a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, or similar equipment.

Nice To Haves

Trade certificate or college degree, or equivalent experience in mechanical construction, inspection, or quality assurance.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the mechanical project scope, quality requirements, quality plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes, standards, and quality documents.
Coordinate with operations to schedule and perform inspections and tests in support of the construction schedule while maintaining quality requirements.
Perform and document inspections under ITPs and enforce hold and witness points.
Prepare inspection and test reports and maintain quality files for the assigned area.
Verify inspection and test compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
Interpret codes and industry standards to determine work compliance, and escalate interpretation questions or conflicts through the Quality chain and RFI process.
Assist the project team with required testing and turnover documentation, and coordinate with Commissioning on mechanical completion, flushing and cleaning, and readiness checklists.
Organize quality documents and store them according to company and project document-management procedures.
Identify, document, and report nonconforming work; issue NCRs, verify corrective actions, track items to closure, and escalate repeated deficiencies.
Perform receiving inspections of piping materials, valves, equipment, and other permanent materials as needed.
Participate in task-planning meetings and provide quality input.
Examine field conditions for problems, inaccuracies, and potential quality risks; take corrective action as needed and promptly report issues to the Quality Superintendent and project team.
Verify piping, welding, bolting, pressure testing, flushing and cleaning, pipe supports and hangers, and equipment installation comply with project specifications and procedures.
Witness and document rotating-equipment installation, including setting, leveling, grouting, soft-foot checks, shaft alignment, pipe strain, and coupling installation in accordance with OEM requirements; verify OEM lay-up and preservation requirements through startup.
Maintain weld and material traceability, including weld maps and logs, welder qualification and continuity, WPS applicability, and NDE requests and results against applicable specifications and codes.
Use calibrated inspection and test equipment, including torque wrenches, test gauges, dial indicators, laser alignment tools, and weld gauges; verify calibration status before use.
Identify safety hazards, take appropriate corrective action to eliminate or minimize them, and exercise stop-work authority when conditions are unsafe.