Nested Shop Inspector with CWI

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting for Local Nested Shop Inspectors 510/570/653 with CWI to support our operation in Tulsa, OK

The Shop nspector is responsible for providing quality assurance and inspection support for companyprojects, fabrication activities, maintenance repairs, and shop operations. This position ensures that work performed by contractors, vendors, and internal crafts complies with company specifications, engineering requirements, applicable industry codes, and regulatory standards. The role serves as a key liaison between engineering, construction, maintenance, and fabrication personnel to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of work

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: We are currently seeking local candidates based in Tulsa, OK or surrounding area (within approximately a 40-mile radius. While we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, local candidates are preferred due to the nature of the role. 

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance and Inspection

• Perform inspections of fabricated equipment, piping systems, structural steel, pressure-containing components, and associated assemblies throughout all phases of fabrication, repair, and installation.
• Verify compliance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Conduct hold-point, witness-point, in-process, and final inspections as required.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns, deficiencies, and non-conformances.
• Verify corrective actions are completed and effectively address identified issues.
• Ensure inspection activities are completed in a timely manner to support project schedules.

Project Support

• Provide inspection and quality oversight for projects from planning through commissioning and turnover.
• Review/Approve project packages, including WPS/PQRs, inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality plans, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate inspection activities with project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Monitor construction and fabrication quality to ensure project deliverables meet company expectations.
• Support mechanical completion reviews, punch-list resolution, PSSRs, and project turnover activities.
• Complete MOC action items, including creating action plans for others as required.
• Assist in identifying quality risks and implementing preventive measures throughout project execution.

Shop and Fabrication Oversight

• Monitor shop fabrication, repair, welding, machining, and assembly activities.
• Verify proper material selection, identification, and traceability requirements are maintained.
• Witness fabrication processes, fit-up inspections, dimensional checks, pressure testing, and equipment performance testing as required.
• Ensure workmanship and fabrication practices meet established quality standards.
• Support internal shop personnel in resolving quality-related issues and improving processes.

Compliance and Technical Standards

• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations, including API, ASME, AWS, OSHA, and company engineering standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and inspection practices.
• Interpret technical requirements and provide guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Support audits, assessments, and regulatory compliance activities as required.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Document inspection results, findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain project quality documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Track and communicate inspection status to project stakeholders and leadership.
• Submit completed packages to Company Inspectors.
• Submit drawings for AutoCAD and IDMS updates.
• Keep project tracker showing status and notes of all projects.

Safety Leadership

• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company safety values and expectations.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with all safety policies, procedures, and site requirements.
• Participate in job safety planning, hazard identification, and risk mitigation activities.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or practices present an immediate risk to personnel, equipment, or the environment.

Collaboration and Communication

• Foster strong working relationships with engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide clear and timely communication regarding quality issues, project risks, and inspection findings.
• Participate in project meetings, planning sessions, and quality reviews.
• Facilitate resolution of technical and quality-related issues through collaboration and effective communication.

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Requirements

• Knowledge of refinery and industrial equipment inspection practices.
• Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, piping, structural steel, and pressure equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and inspection documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.

• API Certifications (510, 570, 653, 936)
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• NDE certifications and experience
• Other applicable inspection certifications
• Local to Tulsa, OK

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: We are currently seeking local candidates based in Tulsa, OK or surrounding area (within approximately a 40-mile radius. While we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, local candidates are preferred due to the nature of the role. 

Company Overview and Benefits

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Employee stock purchase plan