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We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.\nPOSITION OBJECTIVE:\nThis position is accountable for performing and documenting various Quality inspections of Oil & Gas process equipment, including structural and piping welding NDE (non-destructive\nexamination), industrial coatings characterization, material receiving inspection, electrical and instrumentation (E&I) walkdown, pressure testing coordination and machining dimensional\ninspections.\nDIMENSIONS:\nResponsible for the welding, machining, and coatings inspection of 20+ gas turbine structural skids per month.\nCoordinate welding NDE and material traceability verification of 25+ piping spool segments per day.\nOwn inspection activities of 20+ material inspection orders per week for fabrication of piping and structural assemblies.\nHost multiple customers and 3rd party inspectors for in-process inspection of balance of plant process piping, structural assemblies, and gas turbine structural skids.\nNATURE AND SCOPE:\nReport to the Quality Production Supervisor\nInterface and communicate with customers and 3rd party inspectors for in-process quality inspections.\nCollaborate with other Solar departments including Quality Engineers, Construction Services Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Value Stream Management, Production Supervisors, Project Management, and NDE Suppliers.\nPerform inspections in indoor/outdoor fabrication areas and shop floor environments.\nSupport simultaneous project tasks and duties, to meet production schedules.\nPRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES\nComply with TurboFab’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines.\nCollect, validate, and document material test reports (MTRs) for incoming materials, welded structural assemblies, and welded piping spools\nPerform visual testing (VT) of structural and piping weld assemblies.\nRequest, coordinate and document results of welding NDE activities with supplier’s test technicians, including magnetic particle (MT), liquid penetrant (PT), ultrasonic (UT), radiographic (RT), and positive material identification (PMI).\nHost and lead fabrication inspection points with customers and 3rd party inspectors, for verification of compliance to Inspection & Test Plans and prepare final inspection reports.\nAudit and verify satisfactory application and characterization of industrial coatings, in compliance with applicable engineering specification, engineering drawings, paint forms, and project Inspection Test Plan\nPrepare piping pressure testing packages, verify pressure testing configurations, compile testing data charts, validate equipment calibration certificates, and deliver hard/digital copies for customer approval.\nAssists in training other less experienced Welding Inspectors as needed.\nKNOWLEDGE/REQUIREMENTS:\nThis position is for fully competent and qualified Q.C. Inspectors that have three to five years of experience and require minimal supervision in performing the job.\n1 - 3 years of experience in pipe fitting or welding\nWillingness and availability to work overtime as needed to support production schedules.\nExperience in welding NDE, receiving material inspection, structural welding, pipe welding, pipefitting, machining, assembly and/or fabrication environments of Oil and Gas process equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret fabrication drawings, guidance notes, work instructions, engineering specifications, and industry codes (i.e., ASTM, ASME, AWS, API).\nHighly qualified candidates will hold one or multiple of the following technical certifications:\nCertified Weld Inspector\nAMPP-NACE Level 1.\nASNT Visual Testing (VT) Level 2.\nComputer and MS office suite tools literacy.\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent.\nBe available to work 2nd shift\nSummary Pay Range:\n$28.57- $42.85\nAll eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:\nBackground Screening \nPhysical and drug/alcohol screening \nCompensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. 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