Certified Welding Inspector – Shop QA Specialist

Kiwa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PPI Quality & Engineering is a global provider of quality assurance and inspection services supporting the energy industry, and is expanding its Quality Control team with experienced QC Specialists. In this role, you will perform and witness inspections and testing activities to ensure compliance with industry codes, customer specifications, and PPI Quality & Engineering procedures.

You will verify equipment calibration and produce clear inspection reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of third-party inspection processes (NDE, FAT, Assembly, etc.).
• Understanding of and experience with industry quality standards and codes (API, ASNT, ASME, NACE, DS-1, etc.).
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interface with customers and co-workers.
• Basic PC skills and some proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and complete work on a schedule, including long hours and weekends if necessary.
• Decision-making ability, including day-to-day operations and changing methods to obtain best results.

Responsibilities

• Witness inspections and testing per inspection test plans, quality plans, industry standards, supplier and customer requirements.
• Verify inspection, measurement, and test equipment is calibrated/certified and meets all job related requirements.
• Validate technician certification(s) are current for the intended scope of activity.
• As the Customer Representative, work in a professional manner with Suppliers regarding scheduling, deliveries, and overall job execution.
• Generate reports documenting rejection and acceptance of inspections and testing activities.
• Generate clear, concise, and accurate reports documenting rejection and acceptance of activities under surveillance.
• Meet or exceed HSSE objectives of customer and Supplier, as well as PPI safety guidelines.
• Communicate (via email or phone) job progression and inspection results to coordinator and Customer as required.
• Promote safe work practices; for example, utilize all PPE required by the immediate work area, comply with Supplier safety practices while at Supplier locations, etc.
• Comply with PPI Quality Management System and its documented information

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NDE/FAT/Assembly knowledge

Job description

PPI Quality & Engineering is a global provider of quality assurance and inspection services supporting the energy industry, and is expanding its Quality Control team with experienced QC Specialists. In this role, you will perform and witness inspections and testing activities to ensure compliance with industry codes, customer specifications, and PPI Quality & Engineering procedures.

You will verify equipment calibration and produce clear inspection reports.