Outsource Inspection Supervisor

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Outsourced Equipment Inspection Supervisor to oversee and coordinate third-party inspections of pressure vessels and structural skids. This role requires deep expertise in welding inspection, dimensional verification, and visual inspection in accordance with ASME and AWS standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fabrication quality control, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coach and guide direct report and contract inspectors across multiple vendor sites.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise, coordinate and perform outsourced inspection activities at vendor facilities, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct and oversee visual inspections of welds and dimensional checks on pressure vessels and structural skids at vendor sites.
• Interpret and apply ASME Section VIII, AWS D1.1, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of inspection results, including Inspection reports, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior inspectors and vendor personnel.
• Vendor development.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to resolve quality issues.
• Travel to vendor sites within and outside the city as required to perform inspections and audits.
• Coordinate direct reports and contractors for required inspections at vendor sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding inspection and fabrication quality control.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) by AWS or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with pressure vessel fabrication and modular skid construction.
• Familiarity with NDE methods (e.g., RT, UT, PT, MT).
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII, AWS D1.1, B31.3 and related fabrication codes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Proficient in dimensional inspection tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements

This position involves a combination of office and field-based work, with approximately 50% of the time spent in a traditional office setting and 50% in various shop or industrial environments.

In the office, duties are typically performed at a desk using a computer and standard office equipment. Tasks may include documentation, reporting, planning, and communication, and may require extended periods of sitting, with occasional standing or walking.

The other half of the role involves visiting multiple shop environments, each of which may have unique safety protocols and operational conditions. While working in these areas, the employee may be exposed to elevated noise levels, moving machinery, and other industrial hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and may include, but is not limited to safety toe footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear protection. The employee must comply with all site-specific safety and PPE requirements.

This position also requires regular travel to locations both in-town and out-of-town. Safe operation of a company or personal vehicle is essential, and the employee must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet any applicable vehicle safety requirements. Travel may involve varying road conditions and occasional overnight stays, depending on the location.

Field work may require prolonged periods of standing or walking, navigating uneven surfaces, climbing stairs or ladders, and working in variable environmental conditions, including temperature extremes and inclement weather.