Quality Control Inspector

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Houston, TX. You will inspect welded piping and structural components to ensure conformance to drawings and procedures, documenting inspections per QC plans and QMS requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to codes with opportunities to assist welders qualifications. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience with quality evaluation, and proficiency with inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience evaluating quality and codes issues.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measuring equipment (Tape Measure, Square).
• Able to read and interpret structural steel blueprints.
• Certification as Welding Inspector or NDE is a plus.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 Welding Code in structural steel inspection.
• Team oriented, bilingual (English + Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately and maintain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100% visual inspection of welds in final structural/piping steel elements.
• Report quality deficiencies to the Quality Control Manager.
• Track deficiencies per weld and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Ensure adherence to the Quality Control Program across shifts.
• Assist with welders qualifications and calibration of equipment.
• Collaborate with departments and external suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain equipment operation and calibration; perform tasks under QC Manager.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding inspection

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape Measure

Square

Inspection tools

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Quality Control Inspector will perform in-process and final inspection of fabricated pipe spools and structural components to customer specifications and company work instructions. All inspections to be documented per associated inspection procedures, control plans and quality management system requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs 100% Visual Inspection of Welds in Final Structural/Piping Steel Elements
• Reports Directly to Quality Control Manager about any Quality Deficiencies in Final Parts
• Tracks the Quality Deficiencies per Weld
• Reports Directly to QC Manager about mistakes or welding problems and Tracks the Daily Information
• Ensures Supervisors and Employees understand and adhere the Quality Control Program
• Receives Instructions from QC manager about Project Specific Inspection and Test and Perform those tasks
• Collaborates with departments and external suppliers regarding Quality concerns. Monitor shop Activities to ensure conformance with applicable Codes, Standards, Policies, Procedures and/or Drawings Specifications
• Perform inspections on projects requiring expertise and knowledge under the direct supervision of the Quality Control Manager
• Maintains Equipment operation and Calibration
• Assists Quality Control Manager with Welders Qualifications

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Evaluation related to Quality and Codes issues.
• Proficient in the use of Inspection Tools and Measuring Equipment such as Tape Measure, Square
• Read and Interpret Structural Steel blueprints
• Certified as a Welding Inspector or NDE Certifications is a plus
• Experience in Structural Steel Inspection using AWS D1.1 Welding Code
• Ability to Work well in a Team oriented environment
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.
• Be able to complete all required documentation, accurate record keeping and maintain traceability.
• Ability to inspect materials, parts and products at different stages of production
• Complete understanding of Quality Control Inspections for the manufacturing process
• Ability to communicate and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary
• Must understand the stages of production with the ability to learn. Must be able to foster and maintain excellent relationships. Has some knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular field. Must be able to work independently.
• Requires the ability and familiarity of technical documentation preparation. Works with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner.

No Recruiters, please!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.

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