Quality Inspector- Termination

SLB; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in Mobile, AL seeks a Quality Inspector to ensure subsea umbilical manufacturing processes, materials, and finished products meet API 17E, ISO 13628-5, and customer requirements. You will verify components, inspect assemblies, perform dimensional checks, and document results to support traceability and compliance.

Maintain ISO 9001, API Q1, and client QA/QC requirements; audit binders, complete NCRs, and serve as a liaison during client and third-party inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 3–5 years in subsea manufacturing/oil & gas.
• Experience inspecting umbilical components, assemblies, and welding processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, API Q1, and QA/QC documentation requirements.
• Preferred AWS CWI certification and NDT inspection familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Verify components are released, stored properly, and fit for purpose per plans.
• Inspect assembly, tolerances, and sequencing; document results.
• Perform dimensional checks and visual inspections for defects.
• Maintain project traceability and conduct in-process welding checks.
• Verify weld parameters, welder qualifications, and consumables control.
• Audit documentation, compile inspection reports, NCRs, and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with API 17E, ISO 9001, API Q1, and client QA/QC requirements.
• Act as a point of contact during client and third-party inspections.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Welding inspection

Education

High School diploma

3-5 years subsea manufacturing/oil & gas experience

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

Purpose/Scope of Position (role)

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that subsea umbilical manufacturing processes, materials, and finished products conform to API 17E, ISO 13628- 5, and customer requirements. This role encompasses the entire umbilical production lifecycle, including termination, welding, traceability, coatings (if applicable), System integration testing, seafastening, and distribution equipment assembly. The QC Inspector serves as the frontline authority for inspection, documentation, and compliance verification, ensuring all activities are executed to meet international quality standards, regulatory codes, and company procedures.

• Verify that umbilical components are released, have been properly stored, and are fit for purpose per the approved plans.
• Inspect and document umbilical component assembly during manufacturing, ensuring compliance with design drawings, tolerances, and sequencing requirements.
• Conduct dimensional checks and perform visual inspections for defects (voids, inclusions, surface cracks).
• Ensure compliance with project traceability requirements.
• Perform in-process checks of welding activities on steel tubes/rod and wire rope elements in accordance with qualified WPS/WPQR.
• Verify weld parameter compliance (automatic), welder qualifications, and consumable control.
• Perform in-process checks of cable splices during manufacturing, and electrical tests at the completion of the manufacturing process.
• Verify that identification markings (e.g., drum numbers, length marks, customer IDs) meet project specifications and API 17E requirements.
• Audit documentation for accuracy and completeness in the Manufacturing Binders.
• Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and deviation requests in alignment with company procedures.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, API Q1, and client-specific QA/QC requirements.
• Act as a point of contact during client and third-party inspections.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Verify that umbilical components are released, have been properly stored, and are fit for purpose per the approved plans.
• Inspect and document umbilical component assembly during manufacturing, ensuring compliance with design drawings, tolerances, and sequencing requirements.
• Conduct dimensional checks and perform visual inspections for defects (voids, inclusions, surface cracks).
• Ensure compliance with project traceability requirements.
• Perform in-process checks of welding activities on steel tubes/rod and wire rope elements in accordance with qualified WPS/WPQR.
• Verify weld parameter compliance (automatic), welder qualifications, and consumable control.
• Perform in-process checks of cable splices during manufacturing, and electrical tests at the completion of the manufacturing process.
• Verify that identification markings (e.g., drum numbers, length marks, customer IDs) meet project specifications and API 17E requirements.
• Audit documentation for accuracy and completeness in the Manufacturing Binders.
• Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and deviation requests in alignment with company procedures.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, API Q1, and client-specific QA/QC requirements.
• Act as a point of contact during client and third-party inspections.

Education & Experience

Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in subsea manufacturing, oil & gas, or related heavy industry

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with umbilical manufacturing
• Experience with NDT inspection methods (VT, RT, UT, PT, MT)
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

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