Lead Piping Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all piping QC inspection activities, including assigning inspection tasks, establishing inspection priorities, and ensuring compliance with ITP, specifications, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, API 570, API 578)
• Review, interpret, and ensure the availability of current piping drawings, specifications, isometrics, P&IDs, WPS/PQR, and applicable codes to field inspection staff, and verify that all piping work is performed in strict conformance with approved project documents
• Mentor, guide, and evaluate the performance of piping QC inspectors, providing technical direction, on-the-job training, and ensuring inspectors are qualified and certified for their assigned inspection tasks
• Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of piping nonconformances, including root cause analysis and verified closeout of corrective actions
• Review inspection records, test reports, and material certifications, for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project quality plan requirements prior to submission to the Quality Assurance department
• Serve as the primary liaison to the QC Manager on inspection status, open nonconformances, hold point compliance, and overall quality performance, while escalating unresolved quality issues, recurring deficiencies, and systemic concerns to the QC Manager
• Conduct field surveillance, audits, and pre-activity meetings for critical piping work ensuring all hold and witness points are observed and documented in accordance with the approved ITP

Job Requirements

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a piping QC inspector on large-scale industrial projectswith at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead capacity
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and analyze discipline-specific technical documents, communicate effectively and professionally with field QC inspectors and the QC manager, and lead the resolution of complex nonconforming conditions
• Possesses advanced knowledge of quality control program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., AWS, ASME); advanced proficiency with inspection tools and testing methods (e.g., weld gauges, hi-lo gauge, calipers, IR thermometer, spring hanger load indicator, pressure gauges, pressure chart recorders); proficient knowledge of NDEtesting methods and procedures (RT, UT, MT, PT)
• Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to lead the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex quality control issues
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the ability to apply and enforce them throughout all phases of the project and system turnover walkdowns
• Ability to lead and perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive commissioning goals