Material / Equipment Quality Inspector - Industrial

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District seeks a Material/Equipment Receiving Quality Inspector to support QA across incoming materials, equipment, and components for large industrial projects. You will verify material compliance, maintain traceability, and document quality execution from arrival on site.

You’ll work with construction teams, warehouse, engineering, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure materials are compliant, properly documented, and ready for installation.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in construction quality, inspection, or material receiving.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and material certifications.
• Familiar with NCR processes, ITPs, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials/equipment for compliance.
• Verify traceability—heat numbers, serials, MTRs/MTCs, certifications.
• Document inspections in logs and digital systems; raise NCRs as needed.
• Coordinate with warehouse for proper handling and storage with special conditions.
• Assist ITPs related to receiving and material verification across mechanical, electrical, and civil scopes.
• Prepare turnover package documentation.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, suppliers, and client representatives to resolve material issues.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Inspection experience

Material traceability

Documentation & reports

Travel readiness

Tools

Inspection tools

Digital documentation tools

Job description

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Material / Equipment Quality Inspector - Industrial

Location: Abilene, TX, US

Requisition ID:179993

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Quality

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial is seeking a Material/Equipment Receiving Quality Inspector to support quality assurance across incoming materials, equipment, and components for large industrial projects. In this role, you’ll verify that all received materials meet project specifications and code requirements, maintain traceability documentation, and support overall quality execution from the moment materials arrive on site. You’ll work closely with construction teams, warehouse personnel, engineering, suppliers, and client representatives to ensure materials are compliant, properly documented, and ready for installation.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position will begin in Abilene, TX with the expectation of travel and/or relocation as project needs evolve across the Industrial District.

Responsibilities

• Performreceiving inspections on incoming materials and equipment, verifying compliance with specifications, approved submittals, drawings, and purchase orders.
• Confirm identification andmaterial traceability—heat numbers, serial numbers, MTRs/MTCs, certifications, and other required documentation.
• Document all receiving inspections in logs, reports, and digital systems; maintain audit-ready records. Identify, document, and coordinate resolution ofnonconforming materials, including tagging, segregation, and NCR initiation.
• Coordinate with warehouse/material management to ensure proper handling, protection, and storage of materials that require special conditions.
• Support implementation of project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) related to receiving and material verification. Assist quality personnel with in‑process and final inspections as needed across mechanical, electrical, and civil scopes.
• Prepare and organize receiving‑related documentation for turnover packages.
• Work collaboratively with construction, engineering, suppliers, and client representatives to resolve material issues and ensure quality expectations are met.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in construction quality, inspection, material receiving, or industrial project support.Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, material certifications, and purchase documents.
• Experience with receiving inspection processes and traceability of materials and equipment.
• Familiarity with quality systems, ITPs, NCR processes, and documentation requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate based on project demands.
• Proficiency with basic inspection tools and digital documentation platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on large industrial, manufacturing, power, or EPC projects.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or civil material types and industry standards.
• Previous experience within a Kiewit district or similar self-perform construction environment.

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Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
• We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Abilene
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