Resident Mechanical & Ex-Certified Inspector

About the role

PPI Quality & Engineering is seeking an experienced Resident Mechanical and Ex-Certified Inspector to support a major energy project at a supplier facility in Houston, Texas. The inspector will provide daily surveillance of manufacturing, assembly, testing, and quality activities associated with gas turbine packages and related mechanical equipment. This is a resident assignment requiring consistent onsite coverage, detailed inspection reporting, and close coordination with supplier personnel and project quality representatives.

Location: Houston, Texas 77095. Target Start Date: August 10, 2026. Schedule: Five days per week, up to 10 hours per day. Assignment Type: Resident inspection assignment. Estimated Pay Rate: $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Mileage and travel time are not reimbursable or billable for this resident assignment.

Responsibilities

• Attend the supplier facility daily to monitor manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing, and quality activities.
• Perform mechanical inspections in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans, project specifications, drawings, procedures, and applicable industry standards.
• Monitor activities identified through Notices of Inspection and confirm that required inspection points are properly witnessed or reviewed.
• Inspect gas turbine packages, associated mechanical equipment, components, materials, and supporting documentation.
• Verify compliance with applicable hazardous-area and explosion-protection requirements.
• Review material certificates, inspection records, test reports, welding documentation, calibration records, and other quality documentation.
• Confirm that inspection and testing activities are performed using approved procedures and properly calibrated equipment.
• Identify quality concerns, deviations, nonconformances, and potential schedule risks.
• Communicate inspection findings promptly to the appropriate project representatives.
• Issue a Flash Report following each day of inspection activity.
• Prepare and submit a comprehensive weekly inspection report summarizing activities, findings, progress, concerns, and outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable inspection records.
• Monitor supplier progress against the approved manufacturing and inspection schedule.
• Participate in quality meetings and coordinate with supplier personnel and project stakeholders as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical inspection, vendor surveillance, quality control, or related experience within the oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, or energy industries.
• Current and applicable Ex inspection certification or demonstrated qualification in hazardous-area equipment inspection.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment manufacturing, assembly, testing, and inspection processes.
• Experience reviewing and working from Inspection and Test Plans, Notices of Inspection, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality procedures.
• Ability to identify and document nonconforming conditions and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently as an onsite inspection representative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic inspection reporting tools.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week for up to 10 hours per day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous inspection experience at the assigned supplier facility.
• Direct experience inspecting gas turbine packages and related auxiliary equipment.
• Experience performing resident vendor surveillance assignments.
• Relevant mechanical, welding, coating, electrical, IECEx, CompEx, or hazardous-area inspection certifications.

Benefits

At PPI Quality & Engineering, you’ll join a dynamic, growing organization that values collaboration, expertise, and flexibility. As an independent contractor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across diverse clients, gain exposure to industry-leading practices, and engage with a supportive network of professionals. We provide clear communication, timely compensation, and a safe, compliant work environment, all while empowering you to manage your schedule and grow your skills in a fast-paced, innovative setting.