QC Inspector
Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), providing capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has built a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution. We offer both construction services and engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a "one stop shop" for projects, increasing efficiency and reducing interface issues. Our industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention make us a preferred partner, while our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.
Responsibilities
- Team Leader: Effectively work with others to implement improvements to quality and/or performance.
- Receiving Inspection: Approve incoming supplier materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
- Construction Quality Control: Confirm only approved welders, procedures, and materials are used in production. Perform inspections professionally, safely, and without bias.
- Document Control: Document inspection results by completing reports/logs and inputting data into OPD's Construction Management System (CMS).
- Serve as an accountable leader of Safety and Environmental Concerns at Field Sites:
- Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
- Recognize safety hazards and risks.
- Participate in onsite safety meetings.
- Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
- Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
- Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
- Display a positive attitude and work in a team environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Quality Control Inspector in the Oil & Gas Industry.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willing to travel 100% of the time to locations that could be outside the Houston area.
Physical Demands
- Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
- Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.
- Moving the entire body; considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
- Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.
Qualifications
What will put you ahead:
- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Control Inspector in the Oil & Gas Industry.
- AWS CWI Certification.
- ASNT Level II VT Certification.
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade 1.
- Visual acuity to Jaeger J1 test chart within the last 12 months.
- NACE Coating Inspector Certification.
- API Certifications (570, 510, or 653).
- Knowledge of AMSE Section V, IX, and B31.3.
Pay
Compensation is determined by available market data, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Benefits
Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, focusing on overall wellbeing. Our benefits plan includes medical. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions about what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.