Quality Inspector - Permian Basin / West TX

Location: Permian Basin / West Texas. Type: Full Time – Project Site.

Position Summary

Reporting to Site Quality Manager and Project Manager, applies skills and knowledge to determine degree of conformance of materials, equipment and installation of materials and equipment to specifications. Performs inspection of various project activities; generates daily and weekly reports of conditions found during inspection activities. Notifies management of significant problems. Completes documentation to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect and ensure the quality of work performed during the daily activities of the overall construction on a 12‑mile pipeline project, including excavations, concrete, rebar, PV installation, underground utilities, welding, piping, valves, and other equipment.
• Maintain working knowledge of the construction code(s) used for the project.
• Demonstrate good organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC data are properly and accurately recorded.
• Daily monitoring and recording of all work as required by the Quality Inspection Test Plan (QITP).
• Prevent deficiencies while working closely with field operating teams through pre‑construction quality control inspections.
• Detect and address deficiencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Inspect work and establish punch lists.
• Ensure daily quality task schedules are met to meet the project schedule.
• Work closely with the Client and field quality staff as their field representative, ensuring construction understands and follows QA/QC requirements.
• Interface with field supervision to maintain an open line of communication.
• Interact cross‑functionally with craft personnel and other team members.
• Maintain complete and accurate records during inspections for transfer to permanent hard copies and/or electronic files.
• Determine the calibration status of measuring and test equipment.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED) plus 3‑5 years’ experience in the Construction Trades.
• Inspection related certifications; CWI required.
• Self‑starter, organized, with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use inspection tools (e.g., Gal‑Gauge, Pick Gauge, Hi‑Lo gauge, Filler Gauge, etc.).
• Ability to read/interpret ISO, P&ID’s and to red‑line ISO documents.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures.
• Exposure to civil, electrical, mechanical, pipeline/oil/gas, industrial and welding activities.
• Ability to independently perform work such as piping system walk‑down, structural walk‑down, and civil inspections.
• Write daily reports and document project activities.
• Effectively collect and record field data to ensure activities conform to corporate Quality Control procedures.
• Ensure effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project tasks.
• Ability to solve problems individually and in a team setting.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and lay‑down yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Per Diem provided to candidates residing outside 50 miles of the project site.