ASME Code Compliance Manager – Pressure Vessels

Kinney Manufacturing, LLC.; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Manufacturing, LLC seeks an experienced ASME Code Compliance Manager to oversee our pressure tank and vessel fabrication program, ensuring compliance with ASME VIII, Div. 1 and coordinating with engineering, welding, and QA teams.

The role guides projects from initial review to final inspection, maintains the QC manual, interfaces with Authorized Inspectors, and trains staff on code requirements and documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying ASME Section VIII, Division 1 in pressure vessel manufacturing.
• Experience managing or supporting an ASME quality control program, including work with Authorized Inspectors.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, material test reports, welding records, and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's ASME quality control program and maintain the Quality Control Manual and supporting procedures.
• Coordinate activities necessary to obtain or maintain the company's applicable ASME certification and authorization.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Authorized Inspector and Authorized Inspection Agency.
• Review customer specifications, drawings, design calculations, and fabrication plans with engineering to identify applicable code requirements.
• Verify material documentation, identification, and traceability throughout fabrication.
• Oversee welding documentation, including Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, and welder qualifications.
• Coordinate required examinations, inspections, pressure testing, and any required heat treatment.
• Review Manufacturer's Data Reports, vessel identification, and final documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage nonconformances, corrective actions, internal audits, and preparation for ASME reviews.
• Train employees on code requirements, quality procedures, and documentation practices.
• Work with production leadership to resolve compliance issues and support project schedules.

Skills

ASME VIII Division 1

Code compliance management

Fabrication interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical education or apprenticeship

Job description

Kinney Manufacturing is seeking an experienced ASME Code Compliance Manager to oversee our pressure tank and vessel fabrication program. This person will manage compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Division 1, working closely with engineering, purchasing, production, welding, and quality personnel.

The ideal candidate combines strong code knowledge with practical fabrication experience and can guide projects from initial review through final inspection and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's ASME quality control program and maintain the Quality Control Manual and supporting procedures.

• Coordinate activities necessary to obtain or maintain the company's applicable ASME certification and authorization.

• Serve as the primary contact for the Authorized Inspector and Authorized Inspection Agency.

• Review customer specifications, drawings, design calculations, and fabrication plans with engineering to identify applicable code requirements.

• Verify material documentation, identification, and traceability throughout fabrication.

• Oversee welding documentation, including Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, and welder qualifications.

• Coordinate required examinations, inspections, pressure testing, and any required heat treatment.

• Review Manufacturer's Data Reports, vessel identification, and final documentation for completeness and accuracy.

• Manage nonconformances, corrective actions, internal audits, and preparation for ASME reviews.

• Train employees on code requirements, quality procedures, and documentation practices.

• Work with production leadership to resolve compliance issues and support project schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying ASME Section VIII, Division 1 in pressure vessel manufacturing.

• Experience managing or supporting an ASME quality control program, including work with Authorized Inspectors.

• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, material test reports, welding records, and inspection documentation.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with both shop personnel and engineering teams.

• Relevant technical education, apprenticeship, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in pressure vessel fabrication, quality assurance, or code compliance.

• Experience preparing for ASME joint reviews and certificate renewals.

• Familiarity with National Board registration and Manufacturer's Data Reports.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential or relevant nondestructive examination experience.