Project Inspector

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Project Inspector to support its Inspection Department. The role emphasizes quality assurance, HSE compliance, and coordination with multiple project teams. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, with willingness to travel.

Join KBR ISA and contribute to delivering end-to-end engineering and construction management services for energy, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. This is an on-site role based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and 7+ years of experience.
• Practical knowledge of national and international manufacturing codes and specifications (ASME, ASTM, API).
• Ability to implement and demonstrate commitment to HSE and quality objectives.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of inspection personnel and maintain effective working relations.
• Willingness to travel and fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the inspection function to meet health, safety, environment, quality, cost, schedule and ethics objectives.
• Ensure Quality Management principles are applied within project procurement activities.
• Assist Project Lead Inspector in planning and coordinating the inspection/QC team.
• Monitor and participate in inspection functions and coordinate with project teams.
• Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and inspection agencies.
• Participate in Supplier Fact Sheet maintenance and safety reporting.
• Contribute to setting performance standards and supplier evaluations.
• Assist in performance assessments of field agencies and personnel.
• Recommend inspection and expediting strategies for proposals and costs.
• Undertake shop surveys and approve proposed suppliers.
• Support implementation of Quality Management Systems on the project.

Skills

Inspection experience

HSE awareness

Quality Assurance

Team coordination

Travel willingness

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At KBR, We Deliver. KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

Title

Project Inspector

At KBR, We Deliver. KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs. KBR is seeking a Project Inspector to support the Inspection Department.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement and effectively manage the inspection function thereby ensuring that the project and Company objectives for health, safety, environment, quality, cost, schedule and business ethics are achieved.
• Ensure that Quality Management principles are understood and implemented within all areas of project procurement activities.
• Provide assistance to the Project Lead Inspector in planning and coordinating the inspection / QC team.
• Monitor, support and effectively participate in the inspection functions.
• Ensure effective co-ordination and communication within the inspection group and with the various project discipline teams.
• Develop, foster and maintain sound working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and independent inspection agencies.
• Participate in maintenance of the Supplier Fact Sheet (SFS). Co-ordinate with the Corporate / Project HSE group on matters affecting the safety of field staff visiting suppliers’ premises, and in the reporting of accidents and unsafe practices and situations.
• Participate in the setting of performance standards and assessing the results for suppliers, systems, work processes.
• Assist in the performance assessments of field agencies and field agency personnel.
• Recommend inspection and support expediting strategies for use in proposals and participate in the establishment of inspection costs.
• Undertake shop surveys and participate in the appraisal and approval of proposed suppliers.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of project and corporate Quality Management Systems.
• Expected to be able to apply experience and knowledge of the Inspection and Expediting functions and the principles of Quality Assurance to their roles within an EPC project environment.
• Expected to be able to analyze and resolve technical issues, with input from other technical disciplines, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Undergraduate degree and 7+ years of experience.
• Practical experience and knowledge of national and international manufacturing codes and specifications relevant to our industry, (ASME, ASTM, API).
• An understanding of HSE matters associated with our industry.
• Must have the ability to implement and effectively demonstrate commitment to project and corporate HSE and quality objectives.
• Must have the ability to comply with specific project responsibilities and have the ability to effectively co-ordinate the efforts of assigned inspection personnel.
• Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relations with other key project team members.
• Responsible for guiding and developing the skills of project subordinates for the benefit of the Company and of the individuals.
• Requires the ability to resolve the sometimes conflicting interests of the Company, Clients and Suppliers to the satisfaction of all three.
• Willingness to travel
• Requires the ability to fluently write and speak English.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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