Inspector

NOV; China Grove (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a dedicated inspector to support pipe inspection processes at our Texas facility. The role focuses on ensuring pipe cleanliness and coating integrity, and on verifying procedures and tolerances are met.

You will calibrate and set up inspection equipment, document measurements, and assist with various inspections while adhering to HSE and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or other appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Assures that condition of pipe (cleanliness, coating, etc.) OD and ID allows for proper inspection. Cleans and lubricates thread connections.
• Verifies all procedures and tolerances of the product are met.
• Ensures pipe is properly measured, checked and measurements are recorded correctly.
• Performs specific inspections to written procedures.
• Assures all equipment used in performing inspections is calibrated before use.
• Marks pipe and evaluates imperfections.
• Performs in‑plant housekeeping.
• Assists with various types of inspections.
• Sets up, calibrates, and maintains equipment.
• Follows all corporate and site‑specific HSE, quality requirements.

Education

Vocational education

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assures that condition of pipe (cleanliness, coating, etc.) OD and ID allows for proper inspection. Cleans and lubricates thread connections.
• Verifies all procedures and tolerances of the product are met.
• Ensures pipe is properly measured, checked and measurements are recorded correctly.
• Performs specific inspections to written procedures.
• Assures all equipment used in performing inspections is calibrated before use.
• Marks pipe and evaluates imperfections.
• Performs in‑plant housekeeping.
• Assists with various types of inspections.
• Sets up, calibrates, and maintains equipment.
• Follows all corporate and site‑specific HSE, quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Vocational education (high school, GED or other appropriate training; commercial or shop training; technical school).

Physical Demands

• Lifting – Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
• Carrying – Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder.
• Pushing – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
• Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves towards the force.
• Exerting – 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.