Quality Control Technician (Req #: 6609)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC is seeking a Quality Control Inspector/Coordinator for heavy industrial construction projects in Hammond, LA. You will direct testing activities, read schematics, and ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, NACE, and ACI standards, coordinating with client representatives and site personnel.

The role requires 5 years of heavy industrial construction experience, API 653 certification, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• API 653 certification required or preferred.
• CWI certification preferred.
• 5 years of heavy industrial construction experience.
• Valid Driver's License; background check for client facilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates testing activities on construction projects.
• Reads schematics and communicates with staff to determine quality standards.
• Tests metal products and evaluates quality against specifications.
• Generates PQR, WPQ and WPS; records test data.
• Represents the company at client meetings concerning quality.
• Uses statistical quality control to validate deviations and improve processes.

Skills

5 years heavy industrial construction

Valid Driver's License

Background check required

Education

API 653

CWI Preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 09/18/2026

Location: Hammond, LA

Job Category: Professional Application (Pala)

Salary Interval: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A

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General Description

1. Directs and coordinates activities of workers on a construction or maintenance project, applying knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, specifications, plant layout, etc.
2. Tests and inspects metal products, coatings and civil foundations at various stages of the production process and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Essential Functions

1. Must have understanding of and ability to utilize
2. ASME codes, PALA Interstate quality control manual, company safety procedures and customer specifications.
3. Proficient in generating and checking PQR, WPQ & WPS.
4. Understanding of AWS codes.
5. Understanding of NACE standard.
6. Understanding of Concrete Field Testing, ACI.
7. Represents the Company at client meeting concerning Quality.
8. Reads and interprets schematic drawings or specifications and confers with appropriate staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
9. Selects various metal products for testing at specified stages in production, and tests products for various qualities such as dimensions, tolerances, mechanical, electrical or chemical characteristics.
10. Records test data applying statistical quality control procedures.
11. Evaluates data and prepares written reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. (Including but not limited to; Turnover Letters and Packages, Hydro Test Packages and Non-Destructive Testing.
12. Recommends modifications to achieve optimum quality within equipment capacity.
13. Utilizes computer to input data as necessary.

Qualifications

1. API 653
2. CWI Preferred
3. 5 years of heavy industrial construction experience.
4. Valid Driver's License and be insurable.
5. Background check to enter certain client facilities

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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