Quality Technician - Mechanical

rmci; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nox Group is seeking a Quality Inspector to support mechanical construction projects across the US. You will read and interpret P&IDs, apply codes, perform inspections, and document test results to ensure compliance with project standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in mechanical, piping, welding, or industrial construction, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. This role emphasizes meticulous documentation, safety, and collaboration with operations and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in mechanical, piping, welding, or industrial construction.
• Excellent written and oral communication with project teams.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (ASME B31.1/3/9, ASME IX, AWS D1.1, MSS SP-58).
• Experience inspecting piping systems and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Self-starter with organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Understand mechanical scope, quality requirements, ITPs, and project quality plan.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule inspections and tests.
• Perform inspections per ITPs and witness points.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality files.
• Verify inspections meet contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Interpret codes to determine compliance and escalate questions.
• Assist with test turnover docs and commissioning readiness.
• Organize quality documents per procedures.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming work (NCRs).
• Perform receiving inspections of piping materials and equipment.
• Participate in task planning meetings.
• Review field conditions and propose corrective actions.
• Verify piping, welding, bolting, testing, flushing, and installation.
• Witness installation of rotating equipment per OEM requirements.
• Maintain weld/material traceability and NDE records.
• Use calibrated inspection tools and verify calibration.
• Identify safety hazards and follow stop-work when unsafe.

Skills

Communication skills

P&ID interpretation

Piping inspection

Welding inspection

Code knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Office

Self-starter / Organized

Education

Experience in mechanical construction

Tools

Inspection tools

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