Quality Control (QC) Specialist

Kiwa Group; Homer City (Indiana County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is expanding its Quality Control team and seeks an experienced QC Specialist- CWI Inspector to support the energy sector. You will perform and witness inspections and testing to ensure compliance with industry codes, customer specs, and Kiwa PPI procedures.

Based at a construction site in Homer City, PA, the role is a 2-year assignment with a 5-days-a-week, 10-hours-per-day schedule. You will witness inspections, verify equipment calibration, and generate detailed reports for progress

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required for field inspection and governing work.
• NACE CIP II or higher certification preferred for corrosion control.
• 3–5 years in a third-party inspection role in energy projects.
• 5+ years in oil and gas industries with site construction exposure.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and codes (API/ASME/NACE).
• Solid communication and teamwork abilities; proficient with basic PC tools.

Responsibilities

• Witness inspections and testing per ITPs, quality plans, and codes.
• Verify calibration and certification of inspection equipment.
• Ensure technician certifications are current for scope.
• Act as Customer Representative with vendors on scheduling and delivery.
• Generate inspection reports documenting acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain HSSE standards and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

AWS CWI

NACE CIP II

Third-Party Inspection

Oil & Gas Industry

Site Construction Inspection

Communication Skills

Teamwork

MS Office Proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Kiwa PPI is a global provider of quality assurance and inspection services supporting the energy industry, and is expanding its Quality Control team with experienced QC Specialists. In this role, you will perform and witness inspections and testing activities to ensure compliance with industry codes, customer specifications, and Kiwa PPI procedures.

About the role

Role Title: Quality Control Specialist - CWI Inspector

Location: Construction site in Homer City, PA

Possible Start Date: October 26, 2026

Duration: 2 years

Schedule: 5 days a week / 10 hours a day (50 hours/week)

Scope of Work: Site construction oversight inspection for power generation construction.

Responsibilities

• Witness inspections and testing per inspection test plans, quality plans, industry standards, supplier and customer requirements
• Verify inspection, measurement, and test equipment is calibrated/certified and meets all job related requirements
• Validate technician certification(s) are current for the intended scope of activity
• As the Customer Representative, work in a professional manner with Suppliers in regards to scheduling, deliveries, and overall job execution
• Generate reports documenting rejection and acceptance of inspections and testing activities
• Generate clear, concise, and accurate reports documenting rejection and acceptance of activities under surveillance
• Meet or exceed HSSE objectives of customer and Supplier, as well as PPI safety guidelines
• Communicate (via email or phone) job progression and inspection results to coordinator and Customer as required
• Promote safe work practices; for example, utilize all PPE required by the immediate work area, comply with Supplier safety practices while at Supplier locations, etc.
• Comply with Kiwa PPI Quality Management System and its documented information

Do you have what it takes?

Minimum Requirements

• American Welding Society (AWS) - Certified Welding Inspector certification
• National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) certification CIP Level II (or greater)
• 3-5 years of experience in a Third Party Inspection role.
• 5+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• 5+ years of experience in CWI, Structural Inspection, Piping Inspection, and Site Construction oversight.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Thorough understanding of third-party inspection processes (NDE, FAT, Assembly, etc.)
• Understanding of and experience with industry quality standards and codes (API, ASNT, ASME, NACE, DS-1, etc.)
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interface with customers and co-workers
• Basic PC skills and some proficiency with spreadsheets
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and complete work on a schedule, including working long hours and weekends if necessary
• Decision-making ability, including making decisions regarding day-to-day operations and changing methods to obtain best results

What can you expect from us in return?

Employee
At Kiwa PPI, you'll join a dynamic, growing organization with a strong, collaborative culture. We offer comprehensive benefits-including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA accounts, supplemental insurance, 401k, and paid time off-alongside opportunities to develop your career, influence company culture, and take on leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.