Site Quality Technician

Bilfinger North America; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger North America seeks a Site Quality Technician in Iowa City to support quality assurance on active projects. You will report to the Site Leader and Quality Director, planning, coordinating, and inspecting activities to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.

The role requires a CWI or ASNT VT Level II, willingness to work in office, plant, or jobsite settings, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or ASNT VT Level II.
• Experience in quality and inspection on industrial projects.
• Knowledge of ASME BPVC, AWS D1.X, NBIC, API codes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bilfinger Quality Manual and related programs.
• Monitor all quality activities on the project.
• Coordinate quality improvements with the Site Leader and Quality Director.
• Coordinate NDE vendor activities.
• Complete site quality control instructions and remedial actions.
• Ensure contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors.
• Ensure site safety compliance at all times.
• Maintain current status of technical quality documents.
• Prepare test packages for clients.
• Provide inspection for in-place products and issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

NDE coordination

Safety compliance

Office software

Education

CWI/ASNT VT II

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

The Site Quality Technician will report to the Site Leader with responsibility to Quality Director. Duties shall include but not limited to planning, coordination, and inspections to ensure continuous production of systems are consistent with established codes and standards. Must be a certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or an ASNT VT Level II with entry level or greater experience in Quality and inspection. Will be required to work in the office, plant operations or construction jobsite settings. Have a basic understanding of ASME BPVC, AWS D1.X, NBIC, and API codes. Also, be able to inspect no-welding work as required. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bilfinger Quality Manual and related programs
• Monitor all quality related activities on the project
• Coordinate with Site Leader for quality improvements with respect to overall Quality program.
• Coordinate NDE vendor activities
• Complete site quality control instructions and action remedial responses
• Verify that contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and confirms contractor documentation submittals
• Ensure that safety is adhered to at site
• Ensure all technical documents relative to site quality control are current in status
• Put test packages together for client
• Provide inspection activity for in place products
• Investigate and adjust customer issues regarding quality
• Assist Construction as needed

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Will operate inspection hand gages of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Vision requirements include ability to pass a Jaeger 1 visual acuity test and color blind test
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

Other Requirements

• Willing to acquire additional certifications as required
• Computer literate with functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Must be willing to travel on short but reasonable notice
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Willing to accept short project assignments
• Have or be able to obtain TWIC/TSA clearance
• Have or be able to pass Basic Plus or equal safety training
• Will to learn and to assist with Bilfinger`s ASME/NBIC Code Stamp Program.

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.