3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector - Fabrication & Air-Cooled Plantroom (ACP)

3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector - Fabrication & Air-Cooled Plantroom (ACP) – Grenada, MS

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector to join our Technical Inspection Services team in Grenada, MS. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Inspection Services!

Intertek Technical Inspection Services (TIS) is a partner to clients in diverse industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation. Intertek supports our clients striving to meet the growing global infrastructure requirements and demands for secure and sustainable sources of energy through services such as inspection, expediting, technical auditing, and site construction support.

What are we looking for?

The 3rd Party Vendor Surveillance Inspector acts as our on-site representative and quality authority within the manufacturing facility and the DCQ Team. The inspector is responsible for executing comprehensive in-process and final inspection criteria across receiving, fabrication, and assembly lines. This role ensures that all modular mechanical systems, structural assemblies, and piping meet design engineering specifications, code compliance, and quality standards prior to shipment.

Shift/Schedule: This is a Temporary, Full Time position working 40-50 hours per week for six months. Schedule is 5pm to 3am.

Location: Grenada, MS

What you’ll do:

• Site Quality Inspections: Perform and document compliance for in-process and final inspection checks, hold points, structural fit-up, weld inspections, hydrostatic pressure tests, flushing, pre-shipment preservation, and torque validations in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

• Defect Logging & Traceability: Document non-conformances and defect logs in software platforms (such as ACC / BIM 360 / CxAlloy / BugEx) with photos and detailed technical documentation to drive timely supplier accountability and issue resolution.

• Hold-Point & Quality Gate Oversight: Audit and execute sign-offs on critical quality gates, including fit-up checks, weld NDT reviews, hydrostatic pressure testing, flushing, L1 verification, and pre-shipment checklists.

• Foster Collaborative Quality Culture: Partner closely with SLB production and quality teams on the factory floor to ensure equipment is manufactured strictly in compliance with design engineering specifications and quality control plans.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Type of Equipment: Chillers and Rhinos

• Sprout v1.1 Fabrication: Structural steel framing, custom pipe spools, modular enclosures, sub-assemblies, AWS weld compliance, and dimensional fit-up.

• Air-Cooled Plantroom (ACP): Modular plantroom units, HVAC integration, ductwork/piping, environmental sealing, vibration isolation, electrical-mechanical interfaces, and pre-commissioning checks.

• Skid Assemblies & Primary Integrators: Pump skids, heat exchanger packages, valve manifolds, hydronic distribution skids, hydrostatic testing, torque validation, and non-destructive testing (NDT) compliance.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Technical Standards & Codes: Comprehensive knowledge and ability to inspect against piping codes (ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.9), welding standards (AWS D1.1, D1.3), and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

• Weld & NDT Inspection: Strong understanding of welding/brazing/soldering standards with the ability to visually identify defects; awareness or certification in NDT methodologies (UT, PT, MT, RT); AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is preferred.

• Schematics & Drawings: High proficiency in interpreting mechanical schematics, structural drawings, piping P&IDs, isometric drawings, and design specifications.

• Manufacturing Experience: 5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in industrial mechanical systems, structural steel fabrication, modular piping, or HVAC facilities.

• Quality Systems & Methodologies: Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Control Plans, and basic root-cause/containment awareness (8D / 5-Why).

• Measurement & Inspection Tools: Hands-on experience using precision measuring tools, go/no-go fixtures, laser tracking instruments, DC electric torque validation tools, and hydrostatic pressure testing rigs.

• Digital Proficiency: Comfortable using mobile digital devices (tablet or laptop) on the factory floor to complete inspection checklists, capture non-conformances, and attach photo evidence.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Industry Certification preferred – Examples of such certifications include, but not limited to: AWS CWI, API 510, 570, SI, (Source Inspector), Electrical Journeyman License, NACE CIP 1, 2, 3, EMA (Expediting Management Association) Basic, Advanced, ASNT NDT Level II, III, and ASQ or IRCA Certified Auditor

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email View email address on aiapply.co or call View phone number on aiapply.co (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.
Intertek’s Industry Services team uses expert technical knowledge of industries such as oil & gas, power generation, renewable energy, chemical, construction and transportation to provide a diverse range of innovative Total Quality Assurance solutions that optimize operations while minimizing risks in quality, safety and cost. Some of our key services include vendor inspection, site construction services, asset integrity management, non-destructive & materials testing, 3D laser scanning & dimensional control and energy & water consulting services.