Inspection Supervisor

Overview

Role: Inspection Advisor

QA Inspector is responsible for ensuring construction, fabrication, installation, and maintenance activities comply with project specifications, industry standards, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations. This role provides quality oversight across multiple disciplines, including welding, coatings, piping, pressure vessels, tanks, civil construction, equipment installation, and non-destructive testing (NDT).

The successful candidate will work closely with construction teams, contractors, suppliers, and quality personnel to verify workmanship, identify potential quality concerns, support inspection programs, and promote continuous improvement throughout project execution.

• Quality Assurance & Inspection:
  Monitor contractor and supplier activities to ensure compliance with approved specifications, codes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct field and shop inspections of construction, fabrication, maintenance, and installation activities.
• Verify inspection and testing activities are completed according to approved procedures and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Provide technical guidance regarding welding, coatings, piping, pressure vessels, tanks, civil works, equipment installation, and NDT activities.
• Review contractor and supplier quality documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Quality Documentation & Reporting:
  Prepare and submit inspection reports, quality observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and quality incident reports.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing results, quality documentation, and corrective actions.
• Ensure contractor and supplier quality records are properly maintained and submitted as required.
• Communicate significant quality concerns, trends, and inspection findings to project and quality leadership.

• Contractor & Supplier Oversight:
  Support contractors and suppliers in developing and improving quality control programs and inspection processes.
• Review and evaluate quality procedures, inspection plans, test reports, and related documentation.
• Identify potential quality issues early and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality deficiencies and prevent recurrence.

• Project Quality Support:
  Participate in Mechanical Completion inspections and walkdowns; support Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) activities; participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final equipment inspections; assist with punch list development, tracking, verification, and closure; verify completed work meets quality standards prior to turnover and commissioning.

• Safety & Compliance:
  Promote and support a strong safety culture in all inspection activities; ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable safety requirements and industry regulations; support project teams in maintaining quality and operational excellence standards.

• Required Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Inspection experience within the oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, industrial, or heavy construction industries.
• Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale construction, fabrication, maintenance, or capital projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel to field locations, fabrication shops, and contractor facilities as required.

• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of welding inspection principles, procedures, and industry standards.
• Experience inspecting piping systems, pressure vessels, tanks, structural steel, and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of coating inspection requirements, surface preparation, and protective coating systems.
• Familiarity with civil construction inspection activities and quality requirements.
• Experience reviewing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and fabrication records.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and specifications.

• Preferred Certifications & Experience
• Current or previous ACCP or NACE Coating Inspector certification preferred.
• Current or previous certifications in…