QCQA INSPECTOR - Austin Industrial - Sulphur, LA

About the company

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Executes specific inspections on materials, equipment, and construction/installation activities on site.
• Issues relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, writes and sends non-conformance reports to the QC Supervisor.
• Checks cable laying and cable identification.
• Performs all relevant loop checks.
• Updates as-built drawings.
• Performs punch-listing operations.
• Checks power transformers, switchboard, accumulator battery, sockets outlet, and lighting system.
• Performs visual inspections, dimensional tests, checks rating and material for connection.
• Performs tests of continuity and insulation resistance.
• Calibrates safety valves and instruments.
• Checks installation of instruments and performs functional tests.
• Checks pneumatic signal connection and fiber optic cable.
• Performs test communication functionalities.
• Verifies special processes and relevant workers’ qualifications.
• Witnesses tests, controls, and inspections carried out.
• Checks conformity with the Quality Control Plan, obtains relevant documentation, checks procedures and equipment used in tests, controls, and inspections, and manages documents certifying tests, controls, and inspections.
• Ensures the correct implementation of the approved Inspection Test Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous construction experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Exposure to high voltage electrical installation including switchgear and electric drives.
• Exposure to Hazardous Area installations.
• Instrument calibrations including ultrasonic flow meter, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a comparable role.
• Working knowledge of BS/IEC/ISO/API/ATEX/EEMUA codes and standards relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, codes of practice, and regulations/legislation relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and regulations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Package; familiar with other computer packages (e.g., MS Project, Outlook, WinPCS).
• Hazardous Area installation and inspection experience is an advantage.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: NCCER, TDLR Electrical License, TWIC, and DL.
• 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Plant Maintenance experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.