Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector

Intertek; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector for Shreveport, LA to join our Technical Inspection Services team. The role includes performing visual inspections, reviewing testing, and ensuring conformance to client specifications and industry standards.

Travel will be required up to 50% of the time and the position is temporary, full-time for six months. You will work with quality control inspections, nondestructive testing, coatings, and vessel-related inspections, with

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; trade school, on-the-job training or university diploma accepted.
• 5+ years of third-party vendor inspection, expediting or auditing experience.
• Experience with quality control inspections and tests including NDT, mechanical, dimensional, pressure and coating inspections.
• Technical training in quality, NDT, blueprint reading, and industry standards.
• Experience with mechanical/pressure vessels and lifting equipment.
• Understanding of procurement and fabrication processes in oil & gas.
• Ability to travel frequently across the continental US.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections or audits and review testing for conformance to client specifications and procedures.
• Review material test reports for conformance with codes and standards.
• Follow up on dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances.
• Document inspection activities in electronic formats.
• Evaluate project quality procedures to ensure adherence across engineering, procurement and manufacturing.
• Review Inspection & Testing Plans to identify required witnessed inspections.
• Carry out inspection visits as per ITPs, personally or via 3rd party resources.

Skills

Vendor inspection

NDT & QA testing

Technical training

Vessel & lifting equipment

Materials knowledge

Procurement & fabrication

Travel frequently

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School / University Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector — Shreveport, LA

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector to join our Technical Inspection Services team in the Shreveport, LA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Inspection Services!

Intertek Technical Inspection Services (TIS) is a partner to clients in diverse industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation. Intertek supports our clients striving to meet the growing global infrastructure requirements and demands for secure and sustainable sources of energy through services such as inspection, expediting, technical auditing, and site construction support.

What are we looking for?

The Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector is responsible for performing visual inspection of materials and/or fabricated equipment at vendor shops or on-site fabrication or testing facilities. The ideal candidate must be well versed in quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing and coating inspections. This position will travel at least 50% of the time.

Shift/Schedule: This is a Temporary, Full Time position working 40-50 hours per week for six months

Location: Shreveport, LA

What you’ll do:

• Perform inspections or audits and reviewing testing for conformance to Client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures and reporting of results
• Review material test reports to conformance with applicable codes and standards
• Perform the follow-up of dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances
• Document inspection activities in electronic formats
• Evaluate and agree upon project quality procedures, standards, and specifications ensuring that all parties (engineering, procurement, manufacturing) are adhering to them
• Review Inspection & Testing Plans to ensure a standardized minimum level of surveillance in accordance with the contractual requirements. Identify the critical inspections and tests to be witnessed by the Owner
• Carry out inspection visits as per ITP’s either personally or through 3rd party resource

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, Trade School, On-The-Job Training or University Diploma
• 5+ years of third-party vendor inspection, expediting or auditing experience
• Experience in quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing and coating inspections
• Technical training in subjects, such as, but not limited to quality, NDT, blueprint reading, industry standards, auditing, expediting, materials, welding, coatings, electrical components, instrumentation, pressure testing, well control, equipment operation and assembly
• Must have experience with Mechanical/Pressure Vessels and lifting equipment
• Must have basic knowledge of material properties
• Possess clear understanding of basic procurement and fabrication processes with knowledge of relevant codes and specifications for the oil and gas industry
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the continental US
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
• Proficient in MS Office programs and Outlook

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Industry Certification preferred — Examples of such certifications include, but not limited to: AWS CWI, API 510, 570, SI, (Source Inspector), Electrical Journeyman License, NACE CIP 1, 2, 3, EMA (Expediting Management Association) Basic, Advanced, ASNT NDT Level II, III, and ASQ or IRCA Certified Auditor

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

CA-IS

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

About Us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

About The Team

Intertek’s Industry Services team uses expert technical knowledge of industries such as oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy, chemical, construction and transportation to provide a diverse range of innovative Total Quality Assurance solutions that optimize operations while minimizing risks in quality, safety and cost. Some of our key services include vendor inspection, site construction services, asset integrity management, non-destructive & materials testing, 3D laser scanning & dimensional control and energy & water consulting services.