Supplier Quality Surveillance Inspector

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Surveillance Inspector to support procurement quality inspections and audits. This role involves performing QA/QC inspections and ensuring that materials meet quality expectations. With the opportunity for up to 85% travel, the position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of major projects across various sectors, including energy and infrastructure. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation, and make a difference in communities by ensuring the highest quality standards in procurement.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills for inspections and reports.
• Experience with oil and gas specifications preferred.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical components and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC shop inspections and audits for procurement.
• Communicate inspection results and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in supplier audits and assessments for quality.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Inspection and testing

Knowledge of procurement quality procedures

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or technical field

Associate degree in engineering technology or science

Relevant experience in Supplier Quality

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Kiewit systems

Job description

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Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Quality

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Based in a corporate or district office, the Supplier Quality Surveillance Inspector supports Procurement in the implementation and execution of procurement quality inspections and audits. The Supplier Quality Surveillance Inspector’s primary responsibility is to perform QA/QC shop Inspections and Audits to ensure critical materials and engineered equipment purchased meet or exceed our customer’s and contracted quality and workmanship expectations. This position will require up to 85% travel - must have the ability to travel outside of the US.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building and mining.

Location

This position can be based out of our Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX location.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Have a working understanding of Energy, Industrial and Infrastructure related engineered equipment related to fabrication, testing, and functionality of mechanical components/systems.
• Be able to read and understand equipment specifications and drawings, and to provide feedback in regard to recommended testing and inspections.
• Report to management and Project personnel about manufacturing problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
• Communicate inspection results, both verbally and written, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Have a thorough knowledge of Procurement quality procedures, documents, and reporting structures.
• Assist Kiewit Procurement in Supplier/Subcontractor prequalification by providing input on the fabricator’s quality programed by performing Supplier Audits and Assessments.
• Provide support to Districts and Projects in overseeing fabricator and subcontractor quality as needed.
• Review Supplier/Subcontractor NCR’s and assist in developing corrective action plans. Coordinate with Quality Managers to approve final disposition and sign off of NCR’s.
• Provide input to Kiewit Procurement in rating the overall quality performance of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Understand inspection, testing and welding requirements of Codes for power generation and industrial projects such as ASME B31.1 and Section VIII, and AWS D1.1.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Highly skilled and experienced in written and verbal communications to include leading pre-fabrication meetings, creating pre-fabrication checklists, writing inspection reports.
• Preferred experience with oil and gas specifications, inspections and testing.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and Kiewit systems.
• A four-year engineering, science or technical college or university degree plus two years of Supplier quality experience, an Associate degree in engineering technology or science plus at least four years of Supplier Quality experience, or six years of relevant experience.
• AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector certification and/or AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification preferred, or the ability to obtain within 3 months of start of employment.
• Must have a broad working knowledge of all design/craft disciplines and plant equipment/materials associated with Energy, Industrial and Infrastructure projects and must be familiar with their associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with industrial procurement and vendor surveillance procedures as well as working knowledge of construction industry Codes and Standards related to the manufacture and testing of mechanical components/systems.

Additionally:

• Flexible and highly motivated,
• Have a strong work ethic and professional demeanor,
• Effective time management and organizational skills,
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately,
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and
• Must be team player but able to work independently, to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.