Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector; Pressure Vessel & Fabricated Piping

Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector (Pressure Vessel & Fabricated Piping) – Charlotte, NC

Intertek is seeking a Third Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector to join the Technical Inspection Services team in Charlotte, NC. This temporary full‑time position requires at least 50% travel and a duration of 6 months.

• Perform visual inspections, audits and testing of materials and fabricated equipment at vendor shops or fabrication/test facilities.
• Review material test reports to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Follow up on dispositions and corrective actions related to non‑conformances.
• Document inspection activities in electronic formats.
• Evaluate and agree on project quality procedures, standards, and specifications with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
• Review Inspection & Testing Plans to ensure a standardized minimum level of surveillance and identify critical inspections and tests to be witnessed by the owner.
• Conduct inspection visits as per ITPs, either personally or through a 3rd‑party resource.

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade School, On‑The‑Job Training, or University Diploma.
• 5+ years of third‑party vendor inspection, expediting, or auditing experience.
• Experience in quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and coating inspections.
• Technical training in subjects such as quality, NDT, blueprint reading, industry standards, auditing, expediting, materials, welding, coatings, electrical components, instrumentation, pressure testing, well control, equipment operation, and assembly.
• Experience with mechanical/pressure vessels and lifting equipment.
• Basic knowledge of material properties.
• Understanding of procurement and fabrication processes with relevant codes and specifications for the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to travel frequently across the continental United States.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook.

• ISO 9001 Auditor certification.
• Experience with AWS standards, structural, HVAC, and manufacturing.

Drug‑free workplace. Certain positions require a pre‑employment drug test. Travel: 50% or more of the time. Valid driver’s license required.

Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. For individuals with disabilities who need accommodation, please contact  or call (option #5).