Lead Quality Control

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor that helps move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, the company employs over 20,000 people with offices and job sites across the United States and is recognized as a top industrial contractor in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries.

We are seeking a Lead QA/QC to work in Kingsport, TN. The role is responsible for planning and coordinating the quality control program to ensure continuous production of products that meet established standards. It is a non‑exempt position reporting to the Site QC Manager or QC Supervisor and involves routine duties within established policies.

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to read isometric diagrams, PIDs, CAD drawings, etc.
• Experience interpreting/understanding 3‑D modeling
• Pass a drug/alcohol test, physical evaluation, and sign the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Compliance with company and client site safety requirements

Develop a deep understanding of the company quality control program, standards, procedures, and codes. Perform inspections and witness tests to determine the acceptability of work, conduct audits to ensure QA/QC compliance, define corrective measures, and supervise workers engaged in inspection and testing activities. Analyze statistical data and specifications to maintain current product standards and develop quality‑reliability expectations for finished products. Plan, promote, and organize quality and reliability activities, maintain performance records, and ensure the correctness of all documentation.

Carry out additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Depending on employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, additive (ADD), voluntary life/ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and an employee assistance program.

Employees may be required to climb ladders, use scaffolds, and work on structures above and below ground level; maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds; reach in all directions; handle and manipulate objects and materials; operate tools and equipment; lift 30–50 lbs. from ground, waist, or overhead; stand, sit, walk; and perform tasks involving basic math, planning, and reading of blueprints or drawings.

They must also recognize and report safety hazards.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.