Senior Quality Inspector: Piping, Vessel & Welds

Acadian Contractors Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires a strong technical background, precise inspection, and effective communication with fabrication teams. Responsibilities include reviewing AFC drawings, conducting 100% dimensional and visual inspections, coordinating NDE activities, ensuring weld procedure adherence, maintaining QC data books, and supporting continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex drawings.
• Experience with piping, vessel, or structural fabrication quality control.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and dimensional inspection.
• Experience coordinating NDE activities and third-party inspectors.
• Familiarity with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-job and project kick-off meetings as assigned by the Quality Manager.
• Issue and manage AFC drawings and revisions to personnel.
• Interpret and apply job-specific requirements from structural, piping, and vessel drawings.
• Verify materials, dimensions, and tolerances per AFC drawings and job specifications.
• Coordinate NDE activities, including issuing POs and directing third-party inspectors using call-out sheets.
• Conduct 100% dimensional and visual inspections of final fabricated products.
• Monitor welding operations to ensure adherence to WPS.
• Spot-inspect layout and fit-ups using calibrated measuring tools.
• Document all inspection results, including sign-offs on QC drawings and ITP/Traveler forms.
• Confirm welder stencil IDs and ensure accurate heat number documentation on drawings.
• Manage and maintain job-specific QC data books in accordance with company and customer expectations.
• Perform weld parameter monitoring and update monitoring boards daily.
• Identify, report, and help resolve repetitive quality or workmanship issues with leadership.
• Flag hold points or work stoppages and authorize release when resolved.
• Foster positive relationships with customers and uphold commitment to service excellence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

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

The role requires a strong technical background, precise inspection, and effective communication with fabrication teams. Responsibilities include reviewing AFC drawings, conducting 100% dimensional and visual inspections, coordinating NDE activities, ensuring weld procedure adherence, maintaining QC data books, and supporting continuous improvement and