Senior Transformer Quality & Vendor Surveillance Inspector

Kiwa PPI; Georgia; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is a global TIC leader seeking an experienced SQR / Vendor Surveillance Inspector to support Bechtel midstream/downstream projects involving transformers. The role requires robust inspection skills, ad-hoc site visits, and coordination with Bechtel and vendor teams at the Rincon, GA facility.

The candidate should have 5+ years in heavy electrical manufacturing surveillance, strong reading of electrical drawings, and familiarity with FAT/ITP processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in SQR, vendor surveillance, or quality inspection within heavy electrical manufacturing (specifically power transformers).
• Strong technical background and working knowledge of transformer manufacturing, testing standards, and quality verification processes.
• NFPA 70 and/or API SIEE certifications are strongly desired and considered a major plus.
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and documentation skills with the ability to work independently across multiple ad-hoc visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous supplier and vendor surveillance inspections focusing on heavy electrical equipment, specifically large power transformers (Virginia Transformer Corp).
• Perform ad-hoc and ITP-based quality surveillance with multiple visits per week based on milestones.
• Verify that manufacturing processes, raw materials, core assembly, winding, tanking, and FAT adhere to design requirements, codes, and project specs.
• Review and evaluate quality dossiers, test reports, material certificates, and calibration records pre/during production.
• Identify manufacturing non-conformances, issue surveillance reports, and track corrective and preventive actions with the vendor.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, Bechtel representatives, and vendor quality teams to ensure quality control and compliance.

Skills

SQR & vendor surveillance

Quality inspection

Transformer manufacturing

Reading drawings & schematics

Communication & reporting

Job description

Kiwa PPI is a global TIC leader seeking an experienced SQR / Vendor Surveillance Inspector to support Bechtel midstream/downstream projects involving transformers. The role requires robust inspection skills, ad-hoc site visits, and coordination with Bechtel and vendor teams at the Rincon, GA facility.

The candidate should have 5+ years in heavy electrical manufacturing surveillance, strong reading of electrical drawings, and familiarity with FAT/ITP processes.