Visual Inspector – Piping

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Walker (LA); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Visual Inspector for piping fabrication and construction in Walker, Louisiana. You will visually inspect piping, welds, and components to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and codes, documenting results and flagging nonconformances.

Responsibilities include using measurement tools, coordinating with teams, and ensuring safe, accurate turnover.

Qualificações

• Able to read piping isometrics, weld maps, fabrication drawings, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of piping fabrication or construction practices, weld terminology, visual examination methods, and common weld discontinuities.
• Writes objective inspection records and communicates findings professionally with craft and project teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant inspection training and field experience may be considered in its place.

Responsabilidades

• Visually inspect piping welds, base materials, fit-up, surface condition, joint prep, and completed weld profiles at each stage required by the inspection plan.
• Verify work against approved isometrics, fabrication drawings, weld maps, specifications, ITPs, and project acceptance criteria.
• Confirm identification and material traceability including heat or lot numbers, weld numbers, and welder IDs.
• Use measuring tools and visual inspection aids, keep them serviceable, and confirm calibration status when required.

Conhecimentos

Reading drawings

Inspection reporting

Communication

Safety awareness

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

Measuring tools

Visual inspection aids

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Visual Inspector, Piping

Department: Piping Operations

Location: Walker, Louisiana

Pay: $28/hr

Position Overview

Kodiak is hiring a Visual Inspector to support piping fabrication and construction work in Walker, Louisiana. You’ll visually examine piping, welds, and components to verify they conform to approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and inspection procedures. You’ll document objective results, flag nonconformances quickly, and keep work moving safely through inspection and turnover. All work is performed within your qualification scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Visually inspect piping welds, base materials, fit-up, surface condition, joint prep, and completed weld profiles at each stage required by the inspection plan.
• Verify work against approved isometrics, fabrication drawings, weld maps, specifications, ITPs, and project acceptance criteria.
• Confirm identification and material traceability where assigned, including heat or lot numbers, weld numbers, and welder IDs.
• Use measuring tools and visual inspection aids, keep them serviceable, and confirm calibration status when the procedure requires it.
• Identify, record, and communicate rejectable conditions and documentation gaps, and support NCR reporting and reinspection after corrective work.
• Coordinate hold and witness points with quality, supervision, fabrication, and client representatives, and never release work beyond delegated authority.
• Complete clear, timely inspection reports and keep traceable records in the approved project system or forms.
• Follow site safety rules, permits, PPE requirements, housekeeping, and stop-work expectations, and protect inspected work from damage or unauthorized changes.

Certifications

• Visual Testing Level II (VT Level II): Required
• Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (MT Level II): Preferred
• Liquid Penetrant Testing Level II (PT Level II): Preferred

Candidates without ACCP VT Level II or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification must pass the company or project internal examination and qualification process before inspecting independently. That process follows the applicable written practice, consistent with SNT-TC-1A.

Required Qualifications

• Able to read piping isometrics, weld maps, fabrication drawings, inspection procedures, and quality documentation.
• Working knowledge of piping fabrication or construction practices, weld terminology, visual examination methods, and common weld discontinuities.
• Writes objective inspection records and communicates findings professionally with craft and project teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; relevant inspection training and field experience may be considered in its place.
• Able to meet project access, orientation, and safety requirements.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Active piping fabrication and construction environment.
• Extended walking and standing, climbing stairs and access platforms, bending, and reaching.
• Working near industrial equipment.
• Must wear required PPE and safely reach inspection locations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made where applicable.

What Success Looks Like

• Inspection decisions are based on approved project documents and acceptance criteria.
• Qualification status is kept current.
• Inspection records stay accurate and independent.
• Concerns are raised promptly.
• Documentation is complete before turnover deadlines.