QA​/QC Inspector

Overview

Fairweather is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Commitment to employee safety and well-being

• Medical Coverage:
  Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
• Insurance:
  Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Free counseling and support services
• Paid Holidays:
  Observance of major federal holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Health and dependent care options

The QA/QC Inspector position is Third third-party inspector role; responsible for performing inspections and associated reporting at client vendor locations in Deadhorse, Alaska. A third-party inspection plays a vital role in ensuring safety, reliability, and equipment performance. Inspections and investigations will cover a wide range of equipment including completions components, fishing tools, BHA’s, drill pipe, well head, and various other well-related equipment.

The QA/QC Inspector will report to the customer QA/QC Staff Lead, working with the Drilling Engineering, RWO, Drilling Material group, and customer vendors.

• Visit manufacturing and assembly facilities to monitor, set out, assembly, and testing of downhole tools and jewelry.
• Coordinate shop visits for the performance of equipment and process inspections at select vendor locations on the North Slope.
• Generate customer reports within 24 hours after each shop visit, utilizing customer-provided documents, and identifying findings from the visit.
• Utilize Excel to complete reports.
• Utilize Teams for file organization and report submittal.
• Communicate with Drilling and Completion engineers regarding job-specific inspection requirements.
• Adhere to customer safety practices and guidelines. Work safely in potentially hazardous shop environments. Must stop the job if unsafe conditions arise.

Minimum Education:

GED or High School Diploma

• 5 Years of Oil and Gas drilling and completion experience.
• Practical experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly related to drilling and completion downhole tooling for oversight.
• Ideally, candidates should have experience with DS-1 Standard, API specifications, and previous experience as a Third-Party Inspector. Drilling and Tubular Thread knowledge with experience make-up connections.

• Inspectors must thoroughly understand industry standards and specifications, including those set by company and organizations like the American Petroleum Institute (API).
• Must be familiar with API-RP7G, Spec 7, RP 5A5, DS-1, STD 53, Q1, or NS-2 5CT and ISO specifications is preferred.
• Knowledge of DS-1 Standards, NDT, and API specifications. Also, must have experience with assembly of completions equipment, Bottom-hole assemblies, fishing equipment, or thread inspection.

• Inspectors are not required for this position to have a Level I or Level II certification currently in this role, whereas the primary focus is tooling prior to going downhole.

• Inspectors need to understand the basics of advanced and calibrated NDT equipment as per the vendors QMS and industry standards.
• They should be capable of assessing high-stress areas, including connections, slips, upsets, and radius changes and able to adhere to procedures and processes.

• Third-party inspectors must maintain impartiality and avoid any conflicts of interest.
• Their evaluations should be unbiased and transparent.

• Effective communication is essential. Inspectors should be able to convey findings clearly to relevant parties.
• Reporting skills are crucial for documenting inspection results.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required.