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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs internal testing, internal checks, and cosmetic inspections.
• Performs inspections on material and product throughout production process
• Performs relevant non-destructive examinations using varying methods
• Completes all documentation required for tracking and record keeping
• Completes data entry and evaluates results of data entered
• Performs root cause analysis on non-conformities found
• Other duties as required and assigned.

• 2 years' experience as Code Welder, Quality Inspector or equivalent knowledge required. Previous Quality Inspector experience strongly preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• ASME Section VIII and B31.3 code knowledge required
• Candidate should have at least LVL 1 training in VT/PT/UT/MT and RT Film Interpretation
• Must be meticulous about capturing and retaining information
• Must have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Record-keeping software, etc.)
• Must be able to work in a team environment and be able to explain issues in a professional manner
• Must be analytical and detail oriented
• Must have working knowledge of mathematical and measurement principles
• Must have a positive attitude and a desire to continually improve
• OSHA safety training and HazMat training 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift (10 – 12 hours).
• Must be able to handle physical repetitive work.
• Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
• Must have strong range of motion.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend repetitively.
• Must be able to see, speak, read, and hear.
• Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
• Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters (inside vessels).
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.