Quality Control Inspector

Viewpoint, Inc.; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Inspector to oversee ITP implementation, review materials to ASTM requirements, and supervise QC records on site.

The role involves ensuring construction adheres to plans, specs, and applicable codes, while generating NCRs and verifying welds and coatings. Ideal candidates will have VT Level II or CWI certification, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to navigate code books.

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in the construction field.
• Able to navigate Code books and technical manuals.
• Proficient at understanding construction drawings.
• Familiarity with structural bolting methods and welding inspection.

Responsibilities

• Generate documentation to provide assurance of compliance to contract requirements, ITPs and QA Manual.
• Maintain QA records in an orderly, accessible and secure manner.
• Follow SOPs for Quality Control on field work and document when required.
• Ensure materials, workmanship and construction meet plans, specs, and codes.
• Generate Non Conformance Reports for non-compliant conditions.
• Be knowledgeable of assigned inspection criteria.
• Require defective work/material to be corrected until compliant.
• Approve receipt of materials per ASTM requirements.
• Accept or reject welds based on written criteria.
• Perform dimensional checks on materials.
• Coach Craft in quality program processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Welding inspection tools

Coatings inspection tools

MTR verification

Visual Testing (VT)

Safety awareness

Education

VT Level II

CWI

Tools

Weld inspection tools

Coatings inspection tools

Job description

Position Description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Oversee the implementation of Thompson’s Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’S) per the assigned site. Review materials to ASTM Requirements, which includes measuring of the components to ensure they are within the specification’s tolerance. This includes working with employees as well as outside agencies or consultants involved in inspections and testing.

Job Responsibilities

• Generate documentation to provide assurance of compliance to contract requirements, ITP’s and Thompson’s QA Manual
• Ensure all Quality Control records are maintained in an orderly, easily accessible, up to date and secure manner
• Ensure policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Quality Control are being followed for field work and are documented when required
• Ensure that materials, workmanship and construction are in full compliance with the contract plans and specifications, and applicable building codes
• Generate Non Conformance Report (NCR) for any condition that does not comply with the applicable requirements or specifications
• Be knowledgeable of assigned inspection criteria
• Require that defective work or material be corrected or removed until made compliant
• Approve receipt of materials per ASTM requirements
• Accept or reject welds based on assigned written criteria
• Perform dimensional checks on materials in question
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner
• Effectively coach Craft in quality program processes
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• 5 years of work experience in the construction field
• Able to navigate Code books and technical manuals
• Proficient at understanding construction drawings
• Have a general understanding of various structural bolting methods (turn of the nut, direct tension indicators, impact wrenches, etc.)
• Visual Testing (VT)-VT Level lI or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Ability to use weld inspection tools
• Ability to use coatings inspection tools
• Ability to verify materials using Material Test Reports (MTR’s)
• Familiarity with construction workplace health and safety concepts
• Attention to detail and completes documentation in timely manner
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.