Experienced E&I QC Inspector - On-Site Permian Basin

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Quality Inspector for on-site work in the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX. The role focuses on inspecting E&I installations, validating test records, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and codes.

You will coordinate with field crews, subs, and client reps, manage punch lists, and maintain accurate QA/QC documentation to support system turnover and project closeout.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an E&I Project Quality Inspector.
• Experience inspecting electrical and instrumentation work on oilfield plant, facility, or industrial construction projects.
• Quality control experience representing a construction contractor.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NETA, IEEE, and NEMA VE 2.
• Experience managing project quality records, inspection documentation, and turnover packages.
• Ability to review and interpret project drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process E&I inspections to verify compliance with project drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and applicable codes.
• Implement the approved Quality Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and coordinate required inspections, client witness activities, and hold-point documentation.
• Review project documents and drawings to confirm quality requirements are incorporated into field work practices.
• Verify that personnel hold the required certifications for their assigned work.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party inspections and testing; review resulting reports for compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct system completion walkdowns, identify deficiencies, and maintain punch lists through resolution.
• Report quality concerns and discrepancies promptly to the Project Manager and Division Quality Manager.
• Provide weekly updates on inspection activities, completion status, and outstanding punch-list items to the Project E&I QC Lead or Project Manager.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, and quality documentation throughout construction.
• Compile and review project turnover books to support system completion and handover.
• Provide field guidance on quality requirements and work collaboratively with client representatives, project management, construction leadership, and subcontractors.
• Verify that third-party inspection and testing personnel follow applicable safety, environmental, and health requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

E&I experience

Project documentation

Client liaison

Report writing

Multi-disciplinary teams

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Quality Inspector for on-site work in the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX. The role focuses on inspecting E&I installations, validating test records, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and codes.

You will coordinate with field crews, subs, and client reps, manage punch lists, and maintain accurate QA/QC documentation to support system turnover and project closeout.