Quality Control Inspector Level 1

InvisionHR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Quality Control Inspector in Cape Town to lead quality control efforts and ensure compliance with various specifications. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in the petrochemical sector, with strong inspection and compliance skills. This full-time position offers market-related compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a petrochemical environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in various inspections required by Codes.
• Minimum of 3 years satisfactory experience as a Quality Control Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of quality inspection procedures.
• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and equipment.
• Generate comprehensive inspection reports and manage non-conforming outputs.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Inspection Procedures Development

Compliance Verification

Quality Documentation Preparation

Visual and Dimensional Checks

Heavy Engineering Fabrication Knowledge

Education

Welding Inspector South African Institute of Welding Level 2

Grade 12/N3 Qualification

Trade Certificate in Fitting, Turning, Welding, or Boiler Making

Job description

The Quality Control Inspector will lead quality control efforts, oversee inspections, and ensure compliance with Company, Code, Specifications, and Client requirements.

Reports to: Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager, this role is crucial in ensuring the excellence and reliability of our products within the petrochemical sector.

Location: Cape Town

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: Market-related and commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

General/ Administrative Tasks

• Lead the development and implementation of quality inspection procedures and work instruction documents.
• Formulate and update test inspection plans (Inspection and Test Plans - ITPs) in alignment with project requirements.
• Liaise with managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate with third-party inspection teams as needed.
• Prepare quality documentation for client site visits, inspections, and audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data dossiers and records.

Technical Inspection Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and equipment, ensuring adherence to relevant specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks of fabrications against manufacturing drawings.
• Verify that all welding operations adhere to Company requirements, Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Client specifications, National Standard Practices, and Codes.
• Generate comprehensive inspection reports and manage non-conforming outputs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a (SOE), Utility, or Petrochemical environment.
• Welding Inspector South African Institute of Welding (SAIW) Level 2 or equivalent certification.
• Grade 12/N3 qualification.
• Trade Certificate in Fitting, Turning, Welding, or Boiler making is advantageous.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years satisfactory experience as a Quality Control Inspector.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of various inspections required by Codes.
• Experience in heavy engineering fabrication environments, including Pressurized Systems, Structural Steelwork, Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), drawing interpretation, Materials, Machining, Welding, Corrosion protection, Measurement and measuring equipment with calibrations, work with Third Party, and compiling of Data Books.

Nice to Have (Not Required) Qualifications and Experiences

• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certification.
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Representative (SHE Rep) experience.

About Us

Our client is a global organization operating in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Mining, Energy, and other industries, specialising in bulk fuel storage infrastructure, LNG infrastructure, and chemical solutions.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply and submit your CV.