Senior Quality Inspector – Piping, Vessel, Structural

Acadian Contractors, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector in Brownsville, TX to uphold quality across piping, structural, and vessel projects.

The role requires a strong technical background, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with teams and customers. The ideal candidate has a track record in fabrication quality control, familiarity with industry codes, standards, and customer specifications, and the ability to manage documentation and inspection procedures in a

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector credential required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in piping, vessel, and/or structural fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication standards and tolerances.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and dimensional inspection.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-job and project kick-off meetings as assigned by Quality Manager.
• Issue and manage AFC drawings and revisions to personnel.
• Interpret and apply requirements from structural, piping, and vessel drawings.
• Verify materials, dimensions, and tolerances per AFC drawings and job specs.
• Coordinate NDE activities, issue POs, and direct inspectors.
• Conduct 100% dimensional and visual inspections of final products.
• Monitor welding operations per approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Spot-inspect layout and fit-ups using calibrated tools.
• Document inspection results, sign-offs on QC drawings and ITP/Traveler forms.
• Confirm welder stencil IDs and heat number documentation on drawings.
• Maintain QC data books per company and customer expectations.
• Perform weld parameter monitoring and update boards daily.
• Flag hold points, report issues, and assist in resolutions.
• Foster relationships with customers and uphold service commitments.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Welding Inspector credential

Job description

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector in Brownsville, TX to uphold quality across piping, structural, and vessel projects.

The role requires a strong technical background, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with teams and customers. The ideal candidate has a track record in fabrication quality control, familiarity with industry codes, standards, and customer specifications, and the ability to manage documentation and inspection procedures in a