Process Piping QC Inspector

Robinson Construction Company; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Construction is seeking a Process Piping Quality Control (QC) Technician to inspect, monitor, and verify the quality of process piping installations on heavy industrial construction projects.

You will ensure fabrication, welding, assembly and installation meet project specs, approved drawings, codes, and company quality requirements while coordinating with field teams and clients to resolve quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related construction QC/QA inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of codes (ACI, ICC, AWS and ASME).
• ICC S1 Special Inspectors preferred, with knowledge of structural steel inspection and bolted joints.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections of process piping fabrication, welding, installation, and testing activities throughout all phases of construction.
• Verify piping installations comply with approved isometric drawings, P&ID s, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Inspect piping materials, fittings, valves, flanges, supports, and related components for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor welding activities to verify compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications and welder qualifications.
• Conduct visual inspections of welds and coordinate NDT activities as required.
• Verify proper pipe alignment, fit-up, joint preparation, weld identification, and installation practices.
• Review and maintain inspection reports, weld logs, material traceability records, test packages, and other quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming work and assist with corrective actions and reinspection.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, project managers, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality-related concerns.
• Assist with piping turnover packages and final quality documentation.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to maintain quality workmanship and minimize rework.
• Follow all safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project quality objectives.

Skills

Quality control concepts

Procore

MS Office suite

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Process Piping Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and verifying the quality of process piping installations on heavy industrial construction projects. This position ensures that piping fabrication, welding, assembly, and installation activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable codes, industry standards, and company quality requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections of process piping fabrication, welding, installation, and testing activities throughout all phases of construction.
• Verify piping installations comply with approved isometric drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), project specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Inspect piping materials, fittings, valves, flanges, supports, and related components for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor welding activities to verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable welder qualifications.
• Conduct visual inspections of welds and coordinate nondestructive testing (NDT) activities as required.
• Verify proper pipe alignment, fit-up, joint preparation, weld identification, and installation practices.
• Review and maintain inspection reports, weld logs, material traceability records, test packages, and other quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming work and assist with corrective actions and reinspection.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, project managers, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality-related concerns.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of piping turnover packages and final quality documentation.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to maintain quality workmanship and minimize rework.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project quality objectives.

Education / Experience

• Prefer a minimum five (5) years related construction experience as QC/QA Inspector on construction projects of similar magnitude, scope, and complexity
• Working knowledge of codes (ACI, ICC, AWS and ASME), ability to determine acceptability and reject ability of work based on assigned criteria
• ICC S1 (Structural Steel & Bolting) Special Inspectors preferred, must have a working knowledge of structural steel inspection with bolted joints, including the use of a Skidmore and various means of pretension these connections in accordance with the requirements of RCSSC and AISC codes

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction industry quality control concepts and processes
• Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, be proactive, use individual initiative, follow assignments through to completion, and be attentive to detail and deadlines
• Professional oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer in an office environment.
• Ability to work on construction sites which may require:
  • oClimb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
  • oStoop, kneel, crouch, lay, bend or squat and/or crawl
  • oCertified in and proficient with operating Aerial lift on project sites

Job Site Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles & loud noises
• May work near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt

Other:

• Travel, overtime, weekends and some holidays may be required

Robinson Construction is a design-build general contractor completing construction projects throughout the entire United States. Robinson completes projects, large and small, for a variety of specialized markets including commercial/institutional, energy, food & beverage, government/public, healthcare, heavy civil/water, industrial & process, manufacturing, marine, and mining industries.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.

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