Piping Inspector

Airswift; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Piping Inspector for a major Phase 1 natural gas process project in Port Arthur, TX. The 12-month assignment offers QA/QC-focused work, including inspection planning, complex drawing review, and regulatory compliance on site.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in QA/QC or inspection, a 4-year degree in a relevant field, and strong piping/welding knowledge with experience in NDE concepts and quality reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years in quality control or inspection in natural gas process operations.
• Experience with QA/QC policies, procedures, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support construction QA/QC activities on a major Phase 1 project.
• Develop inspection plans, test plans, and quality reports.
• Review complex drawings and specs to guide inspection priorities.
• Analyze quality trends and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement.

Skills

QA/QC processes

Reading complex drawings

Inspection planning

Regulatory knowledge (US)

Collaboration with teams

Documentation & reporting

Change management

NDE concepts

Education

4-year degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title

Piping Inspector

Duration

12 months (possibility of extension)

Schedule

5/50

Location

Port Arthur, TX

Job Overview

This opportunity supports a major Phase 1 natural gas process construction project, focused on construction quality control, inspection planning, and regulatory compliance. The role offers the chance to contribute to critical quality activities, review complex design documentation, and help resolve inspection and welding-related issues across site operations. This position will suit professionals with strong QA/QC expertise, piping and welding knowledge, and experience working with construction drawings, NDE concepts, and quality reporting.

Required Education

4-year degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Required Experience

5 years of related experience in quality control or inspection activities Experience in QA/QC policies, procedures, and standards within natural gas process operations

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of construction quality control processes and standards
• Ability to read and understand design drawings including process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, vendor drawings, pipe routing drawings, and schematics
• Ability to review and interpret complex construction drawings and specifications to guide inspection priorities
• Ability to analyze quality trends, deficiencies, and corrective actions
• Skill in developing inspection plans, test plans, and quality reports
• Skill in reviewing quality data for technical accuracy and consistency
• Strong understanding of regulatory structure, agencies, and requirements in the U.S.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction, engineering, and procurement teams
• Ability to provide guidance to less experienced quality professionals
• Knowledge of change management and quality impacts from scope or design changes
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developed through a piping and welding background
• Working knowledge of major nondestructive testing techniques
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification or equivalent Level 1 or Level 2 certification in any NDE technique

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