Field QA Inspector

Application Instructions: Complete application

Essential Duties and R e s p o n si b i l i t i e s:

• Review of specifications and drawings.

• A field QA inspector must be knowledgeable in welding, steel fabrication, steel erection, foundations, soil testing, etc.

• Producing and tracking of all documentation from the beginning of a job to the end.

• The field Quality Assurance personnel reports to the QAM. They, on a daily basis in the field answer to the Field Project Manager or his designee. When a disagreement occurs with other departments and a QA inspector, he is to contact the QAM to assist in coming to a resolution.

• A QA Inspector must be proficient in all items on the attached Field QA checklist. He must be able to assess all field QA needs based on the customers purchase order, customer specification, The Roberts Company drawings, and The Roberts Company specifications.

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to purchase order, specifications and required Codes such as API, ASME, etc.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, micrometers and lasers.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• Record and compile extensive inspection or test data, such as temperatures, material grades, pressure test results, moisture content, qualified welder list to name a few.
• Be able to set up and maintain a good relationship with the Customer and its inspectors, Third party inspectors and the Authorized Inspector.
• Accept or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• See colors such a red and green. (Eye exam for color blindness)
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness on a consistent basis.
• Be willing to go to training such as UT training, CWI (certified welding Inspector), Boroscope training, etc.
• Conduct business and interactions with a positive attitude that projects a high level of professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

· Be willing to travel as needed.

Position Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Five year minimum experience working within the quality inspection industry.

Certifications such as CWI, UT level II, RT level II, LPT Level II a plus but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and the work environment characteristics 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

Climb ladders, platforms, stairs.
Work in confined areas such as inside tanks or other vessels.
Work from a man lift at various heights.
Work at various heights.
Work in an industrial atmosphere that will involve noise, cranes, welding, grinding, moving of heavy equipment, etc.
Maintain balance working on cylindrical or angular shaped fabrications.
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Possibly work in extreme weather conditions. Indoor and outdoor work. Shop fabrication areas and field industrial sites that may involve climbing stairs, ladders and vessels.

Pe r sonal A tt r i bu t e s :

• St r ong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to multi-task on a large scale level is critical.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unless you are given a written contract signed by the President of The Roberts Company specifying an employment term, your employment is considered “at-will”. This means that both the Company and the employee have the right to terminate employment at any time with or without cause. Nothing in this handbook, nor any oral or written representation by an employee, official, Manager, or Supervisor of this Company shall be construed as a contract of employment, unless the President signs the written contract of employment.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Roberts Company based on each person’s performance, qualification, and abilities, the Roberts Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless making the reasonable accommodation would result in an overdue hardship to The Roberts Company.