Quality Control Inspector (Anchorage, AK)

JOB SUMMARY: This position inspects all fabrication and construction work to ensure it is performed in accordance with project plans and specifications and complies in all respects with standards and methods set out in the project Quality Plan and with client requirements and specifications. The inspector conducts quality assurance surveillance on materials and services provided by vendors, fabrication facilities and/or subcontractors. Communication with the Project Quality Control Manager or Lead will be required.

LOCATION: Town

HOURS: Town - 40+, Projects – 70+

POINT OF HIRE: Fairbanks or Anchorage

POSITION TYPE: Projects / Full-time

**This position can be filled in either Fairbanks, AK or Anchorage, AK**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement, practice, and continually lead by example Doyon Energy’s commitment to zero incident safety and environmental culture.
• Implement the project construction quality program at the job site.
• Provide technical support to the project field team for interpretation of various codes, specifications, and regulations
• Carry out all quality control activities, including inspection, examination and testing, to verify quality of welding, installed materials and finished work comply in all aspects of the project specifications and requirements.
• Participate in construction meetings with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication facilities to ensure compliance with and understanding of project requirements, applicable specification sections, and expected quality workmanship.
• Implement quality control intervention points on inspection and test plans to include surveillance, witness, mandatory inspection, and record review.
• Complete appropriate quality control forms during and after inspection of work; submit completed forms to supervisor daily.
• Assist in ensuring vital records are retained and kept current for inclusion in document turnover packages.
• Work closely with DES managers and supervisors to ensure understanding and compliance with all project requirements.
• Review and understand project requirements and assist in ensuring all construction activities comply with project requirements.
• Implement project quality control procedures, inspections and test plans, and witness and record construction procedures.
• Perform surveillance inspections of subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication facilities to ensure compliance in all respects with project specifications and standards.
• Perform receipt inspection and monitoring of interim construction site storage areas for permanent materials.
• Perform inspection and testing of in-process and completed installations.
• Prepare deviation reports to document nonconforming conditions as required.
• Control calibrated measuring and test equipment used on the project and verify all instruments have current certifications.
• Perform completion inspection and develop punch lists of incomplete work.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Provide daily Quality Control Reports to the Quality Control Supervisor and project management.
• Ensure testing is performed by referenced standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must understand the risks of pipeline fabrication and construction and continually take proactive measures to mitigate all safety and environmental hazards.
• Must understand the importance of quality workmanship and continually take proactive measures to ensure all construction activities meet or exceed corporate and client quality criteria and standards.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with client representatives, project supervision, and all other personnel and departments associated with DES projects.
• Excellent understanding of contract provisions that address scope of work, design criteria, and subcontractor, vendor, and fabrication quality assurance oversight.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret project specifications.
• Ability to accurately and concisely communicate quality control concerns, verbally and in written form, to all levels of project management and supervision.
• Ability to accurately and concisely communicate quality assurance concerns, verbally and in written form, to subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication management.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisor(s), have a high degree of attention to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.
• Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks and work with minimal direct supervision.
• Must plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded and controlled.
• Must conduct in-process welding inspection next to welders without interfering with welder activities.
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with client quality assurance and supervisory representatives, project management, and public agenciesWorking knowledge of 49CFR, Part 192, API 1104, and API 1107.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of surface preparation and coating processes and applicable inspection/test methods for each.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret project specifications.
• Ability to read maps, pipeline surveys, drawings, mechanical flow sheets, spool drawings, manufacturer data sheets, and all other design criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certificate required.
• 5 years preferred; minimum 2 years of QC Inspection pipeline project experience required.
• Experience with welding/inspecting all diameters of carbon steel and alloy material (S/S, Duplex, Inconel lined, etc.) pipe joints and Energy non-destructive weld testing procedures required in accordance with client specifications.
• Preferred NACE Coating Inspector certification and related experience in application and inspection of shop and field-applied coating systems.
• Knowledge of function and operating parameters of coating test equipment.
• Construction field experience in the Arctic pipeline industry.
• Government and Oil and Gas industry experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak before small and large groups.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Windows.
• Ability to learn, understand, and effectively use client and DES’s corporate management information systems.
• Familiarity and excellent understanding of API 1104.
• Working knowledge of B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and 49CFR 195 &192.
• Ability to use advanced and intermediate mathematical concepts and skills.
• Strong ability to reason with clients’ project management and construction supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40+ pounds.
• May be required to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Operate company-provided computer/workstation.
• Work outdoors in weather extremes and near equipment with potentially high noise levels.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must pass a drug test.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Doyon grants an employment preference first to qualified Doyon shareholders and second to qualified shareholders of other ANCSA Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Doyon’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The above is not intended to list all possible essential duties and responsibilities as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each of the above essential duties and responsibilities and meet the physical demands.