Civil Quality Inspector

Wood; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Quality Inspector in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The role involves validating inspection requirements, witnessing testing activities, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, an inspection certificate from a recognized industry body, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities to support diverse projects and contribute to quality assurance across various work sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in the associated industry.
• Inspection certificate from a recognized body is essential.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Validate inspection requirements at worksites.
• Witness and review testing activities.
• Verification of approvals and quality records.
• Generate inspection and progress reports.
• Final inspection release and issue of notes.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Education

Degree/diploma in quality or technical discipline

Inspection certificate in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wood Group is looking for a Civil Quality Inspector to support our Black Bayou project. Inspect product/material and associated documentation to confirm compliance with Wood, Client, or industry specifications/codes and relevant purchase order requirements. This includes supplier sites, Wood and client worksites, and/or receipts at warehouse locations. This role is typically Program or project-based.

Responsibilities

• Validate inspection requirements and carry out inspection activities at worksites including suppliers, warehouses, etc.
• Witness/review of testing activities in compliance with Inspection and test plan requirements.
• Verification that appropriate approvals are in place prior to commencement of specific works (e.g., weld procedures are approved, welder certification, etc.).
• Review and endorsement of quality records raised as an output from manufacturing and installation processes.
• Generation of inspection and progress reports as required.
• Final inspection release and issue of inspection release notes.
• Report any inspection deficiencies and queries to the project quality team.
• Verification that inspection test equipment is fit for purpose and calibrated prior to use.
• Verification of equipment storage and preservation in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
• Provide support to as-building processes and handover for completions.
• Assist in auditing of suppliers as required.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma or local equivalent in quality or technical discipline (desirable).
• Inspection certificate in a relevant discipline (e.g., welding/electrical/mechanical) from a recognized industry or national body (essential).
• Radiographic interpretation certificate (piping welding inspectors only – desirable).
• Quality auditor qualification by a recognized industry body (desirable).

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• 5+ years relevant experience (preferably in the associated industry).
• Awareness of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.

Personal Attributes

• Good planner and organizer.
• Attention to detail.
• Integrity and trustworthy.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.