Quality Assurance Inspector – Civil & Piping

L-Con, Inc. - See Lexicon, Inc.; McIntosh (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

HSA with employer contributions

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401k with company match

Lexicon University

Job summary

Lexicon seeks a skilled Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure civil and piping installations meet project specs, codes, and client requirements. The role demands strong technical knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and collaboration with construction teams and project management.

The position involves day-to-day inspections, documentation, and reporting, with safety sensitivity and a focus on continuous quality improvement within an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in QA/QC inspection for civil and piping works in infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (ASME, API, AWWA, ACI, ASTM, ISO, AWS, etc.).
• Knowledge of welding processes, NDT methods, and material inspection.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certification such as CSWIP, AWS-CWI, or equivalent (for piping/welding) is an asset.
• Certification in civil QA/QC or inspection (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective teamwork.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day inspection and quality monitoring of civil works (concrete, foundations, structural works, earthworks, etc.) and piping installations (fabrication, welding, erection, hydro-testing).
• Verify compliance of materials, construction methods, and completed works with drawings, specifications, and relevant standards (ASME, API, ACI, ASTM, ISO, etc.).
• Conduct dimensional checks, alignment verification, and weld visual inspections.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, checklists, and quality reports.
• Review and verify contractors' quality documentation including Material Test Certificates, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions.
• Witness and verify civil material testing (concrete slump, cube tests, soil compaction, etc.).
• Witness piping tests including hydrostatic, pneumatic, and leak tests.
• Ensure calibration and certification of testing equipment used on site.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, construction engineers, and contractors to resolve quality-related issues.
• Participate in QA/QC meetings and provide input on quality performance and improvement.
• Assist in audits and reviews conducted by clients or third-party agencies.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Civil/Mechanical engineering knowledge

Reading blueprints & specs

Attention to detail

Certifications in welding/NDT

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

CSWIP / AWS-CWI certification

ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

Welding

NDT methods

Calibration of testing equipment

Job description

Lexicon seeks a skilled Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure civil and piping installations meet project specs, codes, and client requirements. The role demands strong technical knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and collaboration with construction teams and project management.

The position involves day-to-day inspections, documentation, and reporting, with safety sensitivity and a focus on continuous quality improvement within an industrial setting.