Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Westerman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting parts of Pressure Vessels and process piping for stress and failure using multiple methods per regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. Candidates for this role should have a working knowledge of all inspection roles/processes such as visual inspection, hydrostatic and various NDE methods. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for helping to detect the root cause of Quality issues as well as keeping track of Quality documentation through Westerman's document control software.

The Quality Inspector must have applicable knowledge of all ASME codes that pertain to pressure vessels. The Quality Inspector will be required to have the ability to train, coordinate, and communicate effectively and professionally with all departments and personnel.

Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.

The Quality Inspector performs internal testing, internal checks, and cosmetic inspections. They perform inspections on material and product throughout the production process and perform relevant non-destructive examinations using varying methods. They complete all documentation required for tracking and record keeping, complete data entry and evaluate results of data entered, and perform root cause analysis on non-conformities found. Other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements include 2 years Quality Inspector or equivalent knowledge required. Previous Quality Inspector experience strongly preferred. An associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. ASME Section VIII and B31.3 code knowledge is required. The candidate should have at least LVL 1 training in VT/PT/UT/MT and RT Film Interpretation. Machine inspection experience is required. Helium leak testing experience is preferred. The candidate must be meticulous about capturing and retaining information, have basic computer skills, work in a team environment, be analytical and detail oriented, have working knowledge of mathematical and measurement principles, have a positive attitude and a desire to continually improve. OSHA safety training and HazMat training are preferred. An understanding of Lean principles and practices is strongly preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The candidate must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift. They must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds. They must have strong range of motion. They must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend. They must be able to see, speak, hear, and read. They must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices. They must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts. They must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces. They must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. They must wear all required PPE. They must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds. Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters. Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.