Piping Inspector - Port Arthur, TX

About the role

Intertek, a nationally recognized testing lab and leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a Piping Inspector for its Technical Inspection Services team in Port Arthur, TX. The position is regular, full‑time and on‑site. The inspector will ensure that the Project Quality Plan and Project Execution Plan are developed and implemented, promote quality awareness, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to Veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, wounded warriors, and their caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Capture inspection results and observations and report them in a timely manner.
• Ensure suppliers and contractors have up‑to‑date codes, standards, specifications, and drawings.
• Interface professionally with discipline engineers, construction engineers, field workers, and other inspectors.
• Witness and monitor supplier/contractor work activities, inspections, and tests in accordance with the approved Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plan (ITP), and quality procedures.
• Assist in reviewing Quality Plans, ITPs, and related QA/QC documentation before fabrication or construction begins.
• Verify implementation of Permit to Work (PTW), lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO), and other safety procedures.
• Schedule and monitor ongoing nondestructive examination (NDE) activities.
• Communicate clearly and professionally within a team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum education: High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a reliable driving record.
• Physical ability to walk long distances, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand for extended periods.
• Capability to reach in all directions and exert up to 50 lb of force occasionally.
• Good visual acuity for color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Alertness to job‑related hazards and ability to recognize changes in hazards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Industry‑standard certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), API, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of piping inspection experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.