Quality Technician - Mechanical

noxgroup; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nox Group is seeking a Quality Inspector for mechanical and piping construction projects. You will inspect, document, and ensure compliance with contracts, codes, and standards across rotating equipment, piping, and related systems.

Strong reading of P&IDs and isometrics is essential. You will collaborate with operations and commissioning teams to ensure quality turnover, maintain traceability, and uphold safety in field conditions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in the mechanical, piping, welding, or industrial construction industry.
• Experience maintaining effective communications (both oral and written) with supervisors, coworkers, and the project management team.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards, such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9; ASME Section IX; AWS D1.1; ASME PCC-1 (bolted flanged joint assembly); and MSS SP-58 (pipe supports).
• Experience inspecting piping systems, welding activities, pressure testing, and mechanical installations, including rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, and chillers (soft foot, laser shaft alignment, pipe strain).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and OEM installation, operation, and maintenance (IOM) manuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of project scope, quality requirements, ITPs, and related quality documents.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests without delaying the schedule.
• Perform and document inspections per ITPs and enforce hold and witness points.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality files.
• Verify inspection and test compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Interpret codes to determine compliance and escalate questions via the RFI process.
• Assist with test turnover documentation and coordinate with Commissioning on mechanical completion, flushing and startup readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Reading and interpreting P&IDs and ths

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Nox Group, we are dedicated to humanizing construction as one of the fastest-growing industrial enterprises in the US. Nox Group owns and operates Corbins, RMCI, Nox Innovations, and Construction Labels, and our teams set the standard as industry leaders. As we continue to expand our reach nationwide, we seek people who are passionate about personal growth and eager to make a positive impact throughout the industries and communities we serve. We prioritize our people, our partners, and our relationships. Start your journey today and join our skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the mechanical project scope, quality requirements, quality plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documents pertaining to the assigned scope of work including applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule and perform quality inspections and tests to support the construction schedule without compromising quality requirements.
• Perform and document inspections per the ITPs and enforce hold and witness points.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality files related to area of responsibility.
• Verify inspection and test compliance with applicable contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work, and elevate interpretation questions or conflicts between codes, specifications, and drawings through the Quality chain and the RFI process.
• Assist the project team with completion of required test and turnover documentation, and coordinate with Commissioning on mechanical completion, flushing and cleaning, and readiness checklists.
• Organize quality documents and store per company and project document management procedures.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming work in accordance with company quality standards and the Project Quality Plan, including issuing NCRs, verifying corrective action, tracking items to closure, and escalating repeat deficiencies.
• Perform receiving inspections of piping materials, valves, equipment, and permanent materials for project requirements as needed.
• Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.
• Examine field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential quality risks that arise or may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed. Report issues promptly to the Quality Superintendent and project team.
• Verify piping, welding, bolting, pressure testing, flushing and cleaning, pipe supports and hangers and equipment installation activities comply with project specifications and procedures.
• Witness and document installation of rotating equipment (pumps, motors, fans, chillers, generators, and similar): setting, leveling, grouting, soft foot, shaft alignment, pipe strain, and coupling installation per OEM requirements; verify OEM lay-up and preservation requirements are maintained until startup.
• Maintain weld and material traceability: weld maps and logs, welder qualification and continuity, WPS applicability, and NDE requests and results, tracked to the applicable specification and code.
• Use calibrated inspection and test equipment (torque wrenches, test gauges, dial indicators and laser alignment tools, weld gauges) and verify calibration status before use.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take appropriate corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards, and exercise stop work authority when conditions are unsafe.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in the mechanical, piping, welding, or industrial construction industry.
• Experience maintaining effective communications (both oral and written) with supervisors, coworkers, and the project management team.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards, such as ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9; ASME Section IX; AWS D1.1; ASME PCC-1 (bolted flanged joint assembly); and MSS SP-58 (pipe supports).
• Experience inspecting piping systems, welding activities, pressure testing, and mechanical installations, including rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, and chillers (soft foot, laser shaft alignment, pipe strain).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping isometrics, mechanical drawings, specifications, submittals, and OEM installation, operation, and maintenance (IOM) manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be a self-starter, orga