3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector - Electrical Equipment

Intertek; Franklin (WI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Intertek is seeking a 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector in Manitowoc, WI. The role is an on-site, temporary position (six months) requiring 40–50 hours per week.

You will execute rigorous on-site inspections of generator enclosures, LV/MV systems, and mechanical assemblies, logging NCRs, and ensuring conformance to AWS and ISO standards. You will use BIM360/ACC/CxAlloy for digital inspections, perform dimensional metrology, and collaborate with supplier quality teams to close deficiencies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy power generation, automotive, or aerospace.
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams, P&IDs, and structural drawings.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ISO 9606, or BS EN welding standards and inspection techniques.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV electrical distributions, insulation testing, grounding safety.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and laser alignment devices.
• Experience completing digital checklists and tracking NCRs via tablet/laptop platforms.
• ISO 9001 internal auditor or welding certification is highly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Site Quality Inspections & Deficiency Tracking per inspection guidelines.
• Log non-conformances and defects with photographic evidence in BIM360/ACC/CxAlloy.
• Partner with supplier quality managers to drive root-cause analysis and NCR closure.
• Execute enclosure final checks: door alignment, weather sealing, insulation, louvers.
• Witness hydrostatic/pneumatic tests and verify piping loops per specs.
• Verify CTQ envelope dimensions and mounting hole locations with laser tools.
• Audit LV/MV systems, control panels, breakers, and grounding integrity.
• Perform wiring tests, verify torque marks, and confirm proper labeling.
• Observe generator load bank tests and insulation resistance checks.
• Inspect welds, review NDT docs, and ensure absence of porosity or undercut.
• Conduct FOD checks and sign off on final coat thickness and transport readiness.

Connaissances

Experience

Schematics & Blueprints

Welding Standards

Electrical & Controls Knowledge

Metrology & Quality Tools

Software & Digital Inspection

Quality Certifications

Outils

Autodesk BIM360

Autodesk ACC

CxAlloy

Description du poste

3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector – Manitowoc, WI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector to join our Technical Inspection Services team in the Manitowoc, WI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Inspection Services!

Intertek Technical Inspection Services (TIS) is a partner to clients in diverse industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation. Intertek supports our clients striving to meet the growing global infrastructure requirements and demands for secure and sustainable sources of energy through services such as inspection, expediting, technical auditing, and site construction support.

What are we looking for?

The 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector acts as our on-site representative and quality assurance specialist within the main manufacturing supplier’s facilities. The inspector is directly responsible for executing rigorous in-process and final inspection criteria to guarantee that all standby generator enclosures and LV/MV diesel generator packages meet structural, mechanical, welding, paint/coatings, and electrical standards prior to factory release and shipping. The successful candidate will manage real-time digital inspection workflows using mobile platforms, verifying compliance against the inspection checklist.

Shift/Schedule: This is a Temporary, Full Time position working 40-50 hours per week for six months.

Location: Manitowoc, WI

What you'll do:

• Site Quality Inspections & Deficiency Tracking

  • Quality Protocol Execution: Perform in-process and final inspections adhering strictly to inspection guidelines.
  • Digital Issue Logging: Log non-conformances, minor punch items, and material defects with comprehensive photographic evidence directly in Autodesk BIM360 / ACC / CxAlloy software.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Partner with supplier quality managers to drive root-cause analysis and verify timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) before units move to dispatch.

• Structural & Mechanical Diagnostics

  • Enclosure Final Checkpoints: Execute all physical and mechanical criteria per the inspection criteria, including door alignment, weather-sealing gaskets, acoustic insulation integrity, and louver operations.
  • Mechanical & Fuel Testing: Witness hydrostatic/pneumatic leak testing on double-wall belly fuel tanks, cooling piping loops, and exhaust silencer assemblies per standard engineering specifications.
  • Dimensional Metrology: Verify Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) envelope dimensions, mounting hole locations, interface flanges, and structural base squareness using laser measurement tools.

• Electrical & Control Systems Verification

  • LV/MV Systems Inspection: Audit internal low-voltage and medium-voltage power distribution systems, control panels, generator main breakers, and battery chargers following the Generator Enclosure Electrical Checklist.
  • Wiring & Grounding Oversight: Perform physical wire tug testing, inspect torque marks on critical busbar joints, verify proper wire color coding/labeling, and confirm solid equipment grounding connection continuity throughout the enclosure.
  • Factory Testing Witness: Observe and validate generator load bank testing, insulation resistance (Megger) checks, and control sequence logic in accordance with the commissioning testing plans.

• Welding & Metallurgy Checks

  • Structural Weld Checks: Inspect structural skid frames, enclosure panel seams, and lifting lug welds to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 / BS EN standards.
  • NDT & Defect Review: Review Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) documentation (e.g., Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic) and visually verify absence of undercut, porosity, or insufficient penetration on critical structural members.

• Outgoing Inspection & FOD Prevention

  • FOD Checks: Conduct thorough Foreign Object Debris (FOD) checks inside engine compartments, alternator covers, and switchgear sections prior to closing enclosure doors.
  • Shipping Sign-Off: Verify final paint/powder-coat dry film thickness (DFT), touch-up quality, tie-down lug structural soundness, and transport weatherproofing preparation before authorizing dispatch clearance.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Types of Equipment:

• LV/MV Diesel Generator Assemblies: Factory-assembled standby power modules including engine-generator sets, low-voltage and medium-voltage alternators, and integrated fuel systems.
• Acoustic & Weatherproof Enclosures:Heavy-duty steel module structures housing diesel generators, intake/exhaust motorized louvers, sound attenuation baffles, integrated fuel base tanks, and auxiliary support systems.
• LV/MV Switchgear & Control Compartments:On-board control panels, circuit breakers, DC control batteries, automatic transfer switches, and utility/generator connection busbars.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy power generation, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
• Schematics & Blueprints: Advanced proficiency reading electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), P&IDs, structural fabrication drawings, and mechanical enclosure layouts.
• Welding Standards: Comprehensive knowledge of structural welding/brazing standards (AWS D1.1, ISO 9606, or BS EN standards) with certified visual inspection competence.
• Electrical & Controls Knowledge: Solid background in LV/MV electrical distribution systems, insulation testing, breaker testing, and grounding safety protocols.
• Metrology & Quality Tools: Proficiency with precision measurement devices, torque wrenches, DFT paint gauges, and laser alignment tools.
• Software & Digital Inspection: Hands-on experience completing digital checklists and tracking NCRs via tablet/laptop using mobile platforms such as Autodesk BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or CxAlloy.
• Quality Certifications: ISO 9001 internal auditor certification, CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), or equivalent trade certifications highly preferred

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer‑focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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