Key skills
AWSLeadership
About this role
Role Overview
- Develop and interpret detailed Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and comprehensive project data packages to ensure seamless coordination with customer inspectors and adherence to contract specifications.
- Develop and optimize comprehensive QC standards and protocols aligned with engineering specifications and regulatory mandates.
- Manage the integrity of quality documentation, manuals, and filing systems to ensure audit-readiness at all times.
- Execute precision inspections of raw materials and verify fabrication accuracy against complex engineering schematics.
- Perform visual and liquid penetrant weld inspections; maintain meticulous traceability records, weld maps, and shop travelers.
- Administer welder qualification testing and maintain up-to-date performance records.
- Coordinate and lead Authorized Inspector (A.I.) audits and National Board reviews, ensuring zero-defect reporting.
- Supervise hydrostatic testing and conduct final quality validation of finished products prior to global shipment.
- Conduct comprehensive quality audits of vendors and subcontractors to ensure material and service consistency.
- Identify systemic quality variances and implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions (CAPA).
- Provide technical training and QC guidance to fabrication and welding teams to elevate shop-floor performance.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy metal fabrication quality control.
- Active AWS CWI required; additional API or NACE certifications highly preferred.
- Mastery of ASME (Sections I, VIII, IX), API, and AWS codes and regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in reading complex blueprints, interpreting NDT results, and managing multi-stage fabrication workflows.
Tech Stack
- AWS
Benefits
- Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
- 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
- Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
- HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
- Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
- Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
- Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave