Job Title: Inspection Advisor III
Role: Quality Lead - New Mexico Area
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Schedule: 5/2, 50 hours per week
Target Start Date: ASAP
Tentative End Date: One year from start date
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Coordination- Promote safety within the area of specialty
- Lead and coordinate a team of third-party Quality Assurance (QA) inspectors
- Manage conflicts within the QA team to maintain a collaborative and supportive environment
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with supervisors and managers in New Mexico
Quality Management- Ensure construction and fabrication activities meet relevant specifications
- Provide senior-level expertise in:
- Welding
- Coating
- Civil works
- Piping
- Pressure vessels and tank fabrication
- Equipment installations
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Advise supervisors on quality matters across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction
Process Improvement & Oversight- Roll out quality initiatives and improvements across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
- Assist in developing and improving QA processes and procedures
- Mentor and train contractors and suppliers to enhance quality control practices
- Manage quality interfaces among suppliers, contractors, QA teams, reliability teams, and project disciplines
Inspection & Compliance- Review contractor and supplier quality documentation for accuracy and adequacy
- Participate in:
- Mechanical Completion walkdowns
- Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
- Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
- Final inspection release activities
- Support closure of punch list items
Reporting & Monitoring- Keep Quality Supervision informed of significant issues and status updates
- Maintain QA records, reports, and data
- Provide early warning of potential quality issues and recommend solutions
- Control and manage QA-related costs
Skills & QualificationsRequired- Minimum
15 years of experience
in Quality and/or Inspection within a major oil & gas company or EPC - Strong ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism
- Advanced knowledge of industry codes and standards:
- Willingness to travel to field and shop locations for troubleshooting
Preferred- ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or willingness to obtain within 12 months
- Associate degree or higher in Engineering or Science
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
- Experience managing supplier quality surveillance programs
- Certifications in NDT techniques (RT, UT, PT, MT)
- Experience delivering quality-related training
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