Role: Inspection Advisor
Job DescriptionThe Quality Lead is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and inspection activities across construction, fabrication, procurement, and engineering projects. This role provides leadership to quality inspection teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures work is executed in compliance with applicable specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems.
The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical resource for quality-related matters involving welding, coatings, civil construction, piping systems, pressure vessels, tanks, equipment installations, and non-destructive testing (NDT). This position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, supplier quality oversight, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across operations, engineering, construction, procurement, and contractor organizations.
ResponsibilitiesQuality Leadership & Team Management- Lead and coordinate quality assurance personnel and third-party inspection teams.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, training, and technical support to quality inspectors and contractors.
- Foster a collaborative quality culture focused on support, partnership, and continuous improvement.
- Manage team performance, workload prioritization, and quality resource allocation.
- Resolve conflicts and promote effective communication among project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Quality Assurance & Compliance- Ensure construction, fabrication, procurement, and engineering activities comply with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide senior-level expertise in quality management, inspection, and testing disciplines.
- Review and evaluate contractor and supplier quality programs, procedures, inspection plans, and documentation.
- Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Promote proactive quality management practices to prevent defects and non-conformances.
Supplier & ContractorQuality Management- Manage supplier quality surveillance programs and contractor quality oversight activities.
- Review supplier and contractor quality documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Assist suppliers and contractors in improving quality systems, inspection processes, and quality control programs.
- Coordinate quality interfaces between suppliers, contractors, engineering, procurement, construction, reliability, and operations teams.
Inspection & Project Support- Support and periodically participate in:
- Mechanical Completion inspections and walkdowns
- Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
- Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
- Final equipment inspections and release activities
- Punch list development and closure
- Provide technical expertise for welding, coatings, piping, structural, civil, mechanical, and equipment installation activities.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex quality issues in the field and fabrication facilities.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting- Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction functions.
- Assist with development and enhancement of quality assurance procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Monitor quality performance metrics and communicate trends to leadership.
- Provide timely reporting of quality issues, corrective actions, risks, and lessons learned.
- Ensure quality records, reports, inspection documentation, and audit records are maintained in accordance with company requirements.
Cost & Risk Management- Manage quality assurance budgets and inspection-related expenditures.
- Identify potential quality risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Provide early warning of quality concerns and support corrective and preventive action programs.
Skills & QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Minimum 15 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection, or Quality Management experience within oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, industrial construction, or EPC environments.
- Experience leading quality teams and managing multi-discipline inspection programs.
- Strong knowledge of fabrication, construction, commissioning, and supplier quality processes.
- Willingness and ability to travel to field locations, fabrication facilities, and supplier sites as required.
Technical Expertise- Extensive knowledge of industry standards and codes, including:
- ASME
- API
- AWS
- NACE
- ACI
- Related fabrication, construction, inspection, and quality standards
- Strong understanding of:
- Welding inspection
- Coating inspection
- Civil construction quality
- Piping systems
- Pressure vessels
- Storage tanks
- Equipment installation
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Experience supporting engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning activities.
Preferred Qualifications- Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
- Experience managing supplier quality surveillance programs.
- Certifications in NDT methods including:
- Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Experience developing and delivering quality training programs.
Professional Skills- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and contractors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Competencies- Quality Management Systems
- Supplier Quality Management
- Inspection Program Leadership
- Welding & Coating Inspection
- NDT Oversight
- Construction Quality Assurance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Audit & Compliance Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Role Details:Location: Carlsbad, NM
Pay: $105/ hr
Schedule: 5/2
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