Quality Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing visual and quality inspections of materials and fabricated equipment at vendor shops, on-site fabrication locations, or testing facilities. The role involves evaluating conformance to client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures, with a strong focus on process containment equipment. The position is adhoc in nature, based on client demand, and requires extensive travel within the continental United States.

Job Details

• Job Title: Part Time Adhoc Quality Inspector (Process Containment Equipment)
• Location: Minnesota, United States
• Schedule: Adhoc, based on client needs
• Travel: At least 75%
• Compensation Range: $30.00 – $48.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections or audits and review testing activities for conformance with client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures, and report results
• Review material test reports for compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Apply basic knowledge of material properties during inspection activities
• Demonstrate understanding of procurement and fabrication processes, including relevant oil and gas industry codes and specifications
• Follow up on dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances
• Document inspection activities using electronic reporting formats
• Review and agree upon project quality procedures, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance by engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams
• Review Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs) to ensure contractual surveillance requirements are met and identify critical inspections and tests to be witnessed
• Carry out inspection visits in accordance with ITPs, either personally or through third-party resources
• Travel frequently throughout the continental United States
• Use MS Office programs and Outlook proficiently

Scope of Work

• Level 1: No inspection; expediting only
• Level 2: Industry standard equipment; final inspection only
• Level 3: Custom engineered-to-order equipment; periodic in-process inspection visits during fabrication based on inspection specifications and supplier progress
• Level 4: Special or complex custom engineered-to-order equipment; includes Level 3 requirements plus special instructions from a designated client subject matter expert and participation in formal pre-inspection meetings
• Level 5: Non-spared or project-critical custom engineered-to-order equipment; includes Level 4 requirements plus resident inspection with daily presence at the supplier’s facility

Types of Equipment

• Vessels (drums, reactors, towers, columns, etc.)
• Heat exchangers
• Tanks
• Strainers
• Piping

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in quality control inspections and testing, including nondestructive testing, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and coating inspections
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in third-party vendor inspection, expediting, or auditing
• High school diploma or GED, plus trade school, on-the-job training, or university diploma

Required certifications:

• A.P.I. 510, or
• A.P.I. 570, or
• AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
• RT Level II certification requirements:
• Formal training in radiographic film interpretation
• Successful completion of proficiency testing in film and code interpretation
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II Radiographer (RT) or Radiographic Interpreter (RTFI), or equivalent

About the Company

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider serving industries worldwide through Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification solutions. With more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries, Intertek supports customers across global supply chains by delivering services focused on quality, safety, and sustainability. Through its Industry Services team, Intertek provides expertise in sectors including oil and gas, power generation, renewable energy, chemical, construction, and transportation, helping clients optimize operations while minimizing risk.