Transformer Quality & Supplier Surveillance Inspector

SHV Holdings NV; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced SQR / Vendor Surveillance Inspector to support a Bechtel midstream/downstream project involving heavy electrical equipment and large power transformers. Location is Rincon, GA, with ad-hoc visits and ITP-based surveillance to ensure compliance with design requirements and project specs.

Independent contractor role requiring 5+ years in transformer surveillance, strong drawing interpretation skills, and ability to collaborate with Bechtel and vendor teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in SQR, vendor surveillance or quality inspection in heavy electrical manufacturing (power transformers).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and independent work across multiple ad-hoc visits.
• NFPA 70 and API SIEE certifications are a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier/vendor surveillance inspections on heavy electrical equipment, especially transformers.
• Perform ITP-based quality surveillance with multiple visits per week.
• Verify manufacturing processes, materials, core assembly, winding, tanking and FAT against design requirements.
• Review quality dossiers, test reports, certificates and calibration records.
• Identify non-conformances, issue surveillance reports, and track corrective actions.

Skills

SQR experience

Vendor surveillance

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Education

NFPA 70

API SIEE

Job description

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced SQR / Vendor Surveillance Inspector to support a Bechtel midstream/downstream project involving heavy electrical equipment and large power transformers. Location is Rincon, GA, with ad-hoc visits and ITP-based surveillance to ensure compliance with design requirements and project specs.

Independent contractor role requiring 5+ years in transformer surveillance, strong drawing interpretation skills, and ability to collaborate with Bechtel and vendor teams.