Senior Civil Structural QA Inspector

CATSI, Inc.; Mentone (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursed

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

CATSI, Inc. requires an experienced inspector to oversee cryogenic gas plant foundations and structural systems on-site.

The role includes daily inspections of foundations, formwork, and concrete placement, with emphasis on ensuring compliance with project specs and ITPs. Candidate should have 5-10 years in industrial construction inspection, including cryogenic facilities, and be proficient with Procore for reporting and NCRs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of industrial construction inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting concrete foundations and structural systems.
• Knowledge of cryogenic gas plants, LNG facilities, ASU, petrochemical facilities, refineries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform foundation and civil inspections including formwork and anchor bolts.
• Inspect concrete placement, curing, and testing processes.
• Verify structure foundations, grouting, and alignment.
• Document daily inspection reports and NCRs; manage ITPs in Procore.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and stop-work authority when needed.

Skills

Industrial construction inspection

Concrete foundations inspection

Structural inspections

Cryogenic facilities knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Job description

• $50-$58/hr - Time and a half for Overtime
• Mileage to and from reimbursed
• Benefits available after 60 Days - Vision/Dental
• Work Available 10 hour days - 6-7 days a week

Location

Cryogenic Gas Plant

Interview & Start Date

2 Teams Video Interviews

Reports To

Construction Manager

On-Site

Six (6) Ten (10) Hour Days

Possible 7 days a week depending on project

• Hours Per Week: Minimum 40hrs - Typically 50hrs-60hrs-Timesheets will be approved by Management.
• Overtime will need to be approved by Management.
• Scheduled time off will need to be communicated two (2) weeks in advance.

Shift

N/A

Pay Rate & OT Pay Rate

$50-$58/hr

Time and a half for overtime

Benefits after 60 days first of the month - CATSI Contractor Benefits

No PTO and No Holiday pay - Contract work - paid for hours worked

Travel Requirements & Expenses

• Mileage expenses for daily commute
• Paid mobilization and demobilization (time and mileage)
• Travel home covered every 6 to 8 weeks as project allows (mileage)

No Company Vehicle provided

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Foundation and Civil Inspections
• Inspect excavation, subgrade preparation, and soil compaction activities.
• Verify foundation dimensions, elevations, and locations against approved IFC drawings.
• Inspect formwork installation prior to concrete placement.
• Verify reinforcing steel size, spacing, lap splices, cover, and placement.
• Confirm installation and alignment of anchor bolts, templates, sleeves, conduits, and embedded plates.
• Inspect foundation systems for:
• Equipment foundations
• Compressor foundations
• Pipe rack foundations
• Structural steel foundations
• Building foundations
• Cryogenic storage tank foundations
• Pile-supported foundations (when applicable)

Concrete Quality Control

• Verify concrete mix designs meet project specifications.
• Witness concrete placement operations.
• Monitor slump, temperature, air content, and batch ticket compliance.
• Ensure proper vibration, consolidation, finishing, and curing methods.
• Coordinate field testing and concrete sampling.
• Verify cylinder preparation and testing requirements.
• Document concrete placement records and inspections.

Structural Inspections

• Verify installation of embedded structural components.
• Inspect structural steel base plates and anchor bolt assemblies.
• Confirm foundation readiness prior to steel erection.
• Verify grouting activities beneath equipment skids, structural columns, and machinery foundations.
• Inspect structural repairs and corrective actions when required.
• Review tolerances for alignment, plumbness, and elevation.

Cryogenic Equipment Foundation Verification

• Inspect foundations supporting:
• Cold boxes
• Columns & Towers
• Vessels
• Tanks
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Process skids
• Pipe bridges and pipe racks
• Confirm anchor bolt locations and elevations comply with manufacturer requirements.
• Inspect grout pads and precision leveling systems.

Documentation and Reporting

• Complete daily inspection reports, using template
• Generate nonconformance reports (NCRs) when required.
• Verify corrective actions and close-out documentation.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Maintain inspection records in project quality management systems.
• Provide progress updates to project management and quality leadership.
• Understand the Request for Information Process (RFI)
• Utilize Procore web-interfaced software for reporting, RFI, Submittals and other documentation needs.

Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all site safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-task planning meetings.
• Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions exist.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout construction activities.
• Follow confined space, excavation, fall protection, and permit requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years of industrial construction inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting concrete foundations and structural systems.
• Experience on one or more of the following preferred:
• Cryogenic gas plants
• LNG facilities
• Air Separation Units (ASU)
• Petrochemical facilities
• Refineries

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Reinforced concrete construction
• Civil and structural drawings
• Concrete placement practices
• Structural steel foundations
• Grouting procedures
• Survey control and foundation layout
• Geotechnical requirements
• Heavy equipment foundations
• Cryogenic facility construction requirements
• Knowledge of applicable standards including:ACI 301
• ACI 318
• ACI 117
• AISC standards
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Project specifications and client requirements

Certifications Preferred

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• AWS CWI (preferred)
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Inspector
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• NCCER Construction Safety

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk long distances across active construction sites.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Construction Inspection
• Role does NOT direct work with the contractor.
• Must work with management on any issues.
• Inspection of stamped IFC drawings.
• If there is a change from IFC drawings proper documentation through the RFI process must be submitted.
• All changes must be documented and approved by engineer of record and approval from Project/Construction Team.