Piping Quality Control Inspector, Infrastructure Programs

What To Expect

The Piping Quality Control Lead Inspector will proactively support the Quality Control Manager in guaranteeing that all piping
-related quality
-control activities (e.g., pipe fabrication, welding, coating, hydro-static testing, supports, and field installation) conform to engineering designs, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. This position works closely with multiple functional teams to ensure safe, high
-quality piping installations. It demands solid technical judgment and creative problem--solving skills to backstop field operations.

• Develop, review, and execute project specific piping QC plans, inspection and test plans, prepare inspection reports, and create weekly reports
• Perform surveillance and inspections of pipe fabrication, welding, coating, supports, pressure testing, and field installation, ensuring all work conforms to design specifications and approved procedures
• Generate and maintain accurate documentation—inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs), weld maps, material certifications, and as-built records—and promptly communicate findings to project stakeholders
• Oversee testing and laboratory activities, scheduling field tests (e.g., hydrostatic pressure, NDT methods), and ensuring calibrated equipment and accredited labs are used for material and coating verification
• Interpret design drawings and specifications and implement procedures for inspection activities
• Inspects and documents acceptance of construction activities and installations and identifies conditions that are nonconforming while monitoring corrective actions through closure
• Make sure all work being performed adheres to the approved (ITP’s) Inspection test plans. Help maintain a database through established project standard computer applications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Minimum of 8 years’ hands on experience as a piping quality control inspector on large scale industrial projects, including oil and gas facilities and complex chemical plant construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical documents, communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors, and apply corrective action procedures to resolve nonconforming conditions
• Possesses solid knowledge of the regulatory requirements that drive the quality program and is familiar with key construction codes (e.g., AWS, ASME)
• Possesses a broad understanding of quality management principles and can apply them across the full project lifecycle—including engineering, environmental compliance, procurement, construction, testing, operations, and commissioning
• Proficient knowledge in welding parameters and the qualification of welders
• Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals

Compensation and Benefits

• Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program