The Adhoc Vendor Surveillance Inspector is responsible for performing visual inspection of materials and/or fabricated equipment at vendor shops or on-site fabrication or testing facilities. The ideal candidate must be well versed in quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing and coating inspections.

Location: Alabama, USA

Shift/Schedule: All inspectors are utilized on an Adhoc basis and are not provided daily duties. All needs are based on our clients’ needs and we source inspectors based on availability, location, taxonomy approvals, and specific client requests.

Role Responsibilities:
Perform inspections or audits and reviewing testing for conformance to Client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures and reporting of results
Review material test reports to conformance with applicable codes and standards
Perform the follow-up of dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances
Document inspection activities in electronic formats
Evaluate and agree upon project quality procedures, standards, and specifications ensuring that all parties (engineering, procurement, manufacturing) are adhering to them
Review Inspection & Testing Plans to ensure a standardized minimum level of surveillance in accordance with the contractual requirements.
Identify the critical inspections and tests to be witnessed by the Owner
Carry out inspection visits as per ITP’s either personally or through 3rd party resource

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
5+ years of third-party vendor inspection, expediting or auditing experience
Experience in quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing and coating inspections
Technical training in subjects, such as, but not limited to quality, NDT, blueprint reading, industry standards, auditing, expediting, materials, welding, coatings, electrical components, instrumentation, pressure testing, well control, equipment operation and assembly
Must have experience with Mechanical/Pressure Vessels and lifting equipment
Must have basic knowledge of material properties
Possess clear understanding of basic procurement and fabrication processes with knowledge of relevant codes and specifications for the oil and gas industry
Proficient in MS Office programs and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:
Valid Industry Certification – Examples of such certifications include, but not limited to: AWS CWI, API 510, 570, SI, (Source Inspector), Electrical Journeyman License, NACE CIP 1, 2, 3, EMA (Expediting Management Association) Basic, Advanced, ASNT NDT Level II, III, and ASQ or IRCA Certified Auditor