Field Quality Compliance Lead – Inspections & Training

RK Industries; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Field Quality Compliance Specialist in Santa Teresa, NM to uphold quality standards across field construction projects. The role emphasizes implementing QMS, conducting inspections, and supporting field teams with training and process improvements to meet codes and internal expectations.

The position collaborates with project teams to sustain product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across RK’s evolving portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction quality control, steel erection, or related field.
• CWI with at least 5 years of hands-on weld inspection experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience developing and implementing QMS procedures in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize field-level quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection protocols in alignment with the corporate QMS.
• Deliver technical training to field personnel, foremen, and supervisors on inspection techniques, quality documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct systematic field audits and inspections to verify adherence to project specifications, industry standards (AWS, IBC, ICC, ASNT), and internal procedures.
• Coordinate inspection activities with Project Managers, Engineers, Field Supervisors, and third-party inspectors to ensure timely quality verifications.
• Identify non-conformances, initiate CAPA, and validate the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Support pre-task planning and lead QA briefings to reinforce quality expectations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Track and report KPIs related to field quality, including defect rates, rework trends, and audit findings.
• Assist with internal, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability of quality records.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

QA/QC

Field inspections

Audits

Decision making

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

ICC Certified Bolting Inspector

ASNT Level II (MT & UT)

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Field Quality Compliance Specialist in Santa Teresa, NM to uphold quality standards across field construction projects. The role emphasizes implementing QMS, conducting inspections, and supporting field teams with training and process improvements to meet codes and internal expectations.

The position collaborates with project teams to sustain product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across RK’s evolving portfolio.