Quality Control Inspector

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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The Opportunity

Performs both routine and complex shop inspections to determine acceptance and/or rejection of work performed in a variety of disciplines in compliance with applicable codes, standards and/or specifications. Monitors schedules and may provide technical guidance to others. Actively promotes effective implementation of Company's policies and standards in support of projects. This position may be responsible for direction of other QC staff or third party/agency quality professionals on assigned inspections. Supports development of or revisions to policies and standards.

**THIS ROLE IS 80-100% TRAVEL**

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews shop inspection documentation packages.
• Contact the respective Requisitioning Engineer to determine any unique technical requirements or concerns prior to initiating inspection.
• Coordinates travel schedule in support of project schedules and suppliers' fabrication/testing schedules, to maximize inspection efficiencies.
• Conducts shop inspections in accordance with project requirements, codes and standards, inspection packages and Requisitioning Engineer requests.
• These inspections could include Pre-fabrication meetings, in-process inspections, witnessing factory acceptance tests, Q C documentation reviews, final inspections and/or pre-shipment inspections.
• Inspections may include welding inspections, dimensional examinations, equipment alignment inspections, coating examinations and Non-Destructive testing or oversight of testing by suppliers or other third parties.
• Performs receipt inspections of goods at supplier's facilities to determine compliance with requirements, verifies certified material test records.
• Inspections may involve complex materials (e g: titanium, P91, other alloys) or equipment (e g: compressors, transformers, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Verifies shop welding and welding documentation, applied coatings and linings meets code and specification requirements including review of Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) records.
• Advises issues discovered during the inspection that could jeopardize the safety, integrity or acceptance of the items inspected.
• Determines any non-conformances, participates in corrective actions, and ensures appropriate resolution and documentation occur.
• Prepares, reviews and/or generates records, reports, correspondence, and other documentation as required in compliance with procedures including identifying and assessing improvement opportunities.
• Mentors and provides technical direction.
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person."
• Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in Engineering or Construction or equivalent geographical qualification in a related discipline degree (preferred.)
• Certification in discipline (e g: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)) or relevant geographical equivalent certification is preferred.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Time Reporting System, Policies and Procedures.
  • Human Resource Information System.
  • Multi-Tasking capabilities.
  • Knowledge of quality standards and practices. Knowledge of construction technology.
  • Knowledge of EPC industry.
  • Constructability knowledge.
  • Knowledge in equipment manufacturing practices and manufacturing schedules.
  • Reading manufacturing drawings and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of National and International Codes and Standards.
  • Knowledge of National and/or International Rules and Regulatory Requirements.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
  • Problem Solving (Identify, Analyze, Research, Evaluate, Resolve).
  • Expense Reporting System, Policies and Procedures.
  • Working group's Policies and Procedures.
  • Division Administrative and Project Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years with a degree, minimum of 10 years without a degree. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certification in discipline (e.g.: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)) or relevant geographical equivalent certification is preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Typical construction site environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards including atmospheric conditions. Typical fabrication shop environment, high noise level, safety hazards including atmospheric conditions. Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, climbing and standing for extended periods of time, lifting up to 25 pounds, driving. Typical traveling activities, including commercial airline flights.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.