Site QC Inspector - Mechanical/CWI - Tennessee

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

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The Mechanical/Piping CWI QC Inspector is responsible for implementing and maintaining the project quality plans and procedures within the civil/structural scope of work. The successful candidate will act as an interface between project sites, procurement inspections, corporate offices, and clients. They will be responsible for the management of site QC staff (if any) on assigned project Sites.

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Key Responsibilities

• Establishes implements and maintains site quality program 
• Coordinates with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, regulatory representatives and field to ensure that work is done correctly the first time .
• Assures work on-site meets applicable codes and specifications .
• Surveillance/Audits of site Contractor Quality Control Programs .
• Responsible for all aspects of welder qualification on-site testing .
• Responsible for issuance, control and coordination of Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) and Non Destructive Examination (NDE) contacts .
• Establishes inspection plan and track inspections/actions identified .
• Approves site testing such as soils testing, concrete placement and grout breaks, hydro tests, and NDE testing and verify tests are properly documented .
• Reviews and control documentation for the certification of construction equipment and testing equipment .
• Reviews turnover packages prior to handoff to Startup .
• Assists in the coordination of punchlist walkdowns/inspections; establishes and manages the punchlist .
• Collating Quality Control documentation for final handover to Owner .
• Interfaces with clients and government officials . Develops and implements quality programs that assist projects and division to meet company and division quality goals and expectations .
• May act as Quality Consultant for internal and external clients .
• May act as temporary project fill-in for lower level quality professionals .
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .
• Acts as mentor to other quality professionals .
• Implements Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, and Lessons Learned, and adheres to Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, and Guidelines .
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .
• Individual contributor with no subordinates 
• Supervises work of others 
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates including Site QC Inspectors and Site QC Representatives (Technicians, Specialists) 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or geographical equivalent qualification preferred 
• Engineering, Quality, Business or Construction Management degree or craft apprenticeship preferred 
• Active CWI certification
• Piping installation, insulation, and welding inspection experience
• Mechanical rotating equipment (i.e turbines, pumps, motors, heat steam generators) installation and alignment QC experience 
• Previous conventional generation power plant QC experience a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years of Construction QC experience with degree, or 5+ years without.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certification in discipline (e.g.: American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)) or relevant geographical equivalent certification is desired.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.