USA – PPI Quality Control (QC) Specialist

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 a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). We help our clients improve quality, safety, and sustainability across their industrial projects. We are currently seeking an experienced SQR / Vendor Surveillance Inspector to provide expert transformer inspection support for a Bechtel midstream/downstream project involving one of our clients.
Overview:

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 (Inspection and Test Plan) quality surveillance, requiring multiple visits per week with variable durations based on manufacturing milestones.

Verify that manufacturing processes, raw materials, core assembly, winding, tanking, and factory acceptance testing (FAT) strictly adhere to design requirements, codes, and project specifications.

Review and evaluate quality dossiers, test reports, material certificates, and calibration records prior to and during production.

Identify manufacturing non-conformances, issue surveillance reports, and track corrective and preventive actions with the vendor.

Coordinate effectively with project stakeholders, Bechtel representatives, and vendor quality teams to ensure seamless quality control and compliance.

Responsabilities:

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of 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.

Working Environment & Additional Details

Location: Rincon, GA (at Client’s manufacturing/facility site).

Schedule: Ad-hoc / ITP-based inspections requiring multiple visits per week (duration TBD per project phase).

Qualifications:

Independent Contractor
At Kiwa PPI, you’ll join a dynamic, growing organization that values collaboration, expertise, and flexibility. As an independent contractor, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects across diverse clients, gain exposure to industry-leading practices, and engage with a supportive network of professionals. We provide clear communication, timely compensation, and a safe, compliant work environment, all while empowering you to manage your schedule and grow your skills in a fast-paced, innovative setting.