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Airswift is currently looking for a QA/QC Inspector - Mechanical / Piping to be responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and verifying the quality of mechanical and piping construction activities performed by contractors and subcontractors. The Inspector ensures all work complies with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable codes and standards, quality requirements, and regulatory obligations. This position reports to on-site Construction Manager. This position plays a key role in ensuring mechanical systems are installed correctly, tested successfully, and turned over to Commissioning and Operations with complete quality documentation. The role requires extensive field presence in a remote Arctic environment and close coordination with Construction, Engineering, Commissioning, Operations, and Contractor personnel.
Job Responsibility
Conduct daily field inspections of mechanical and piping construction activities
Verify installation complies with approved Issued-for-Construction (IFC) drawings, specifications, and project requirements
Monitor contractor workmanship and adherence to approved procedures
Verify proper installation of process piping systems, utility piping systems, pumps and compressors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, packaged equipment, valves and specialty items, pipe supports and hangers, HVAC mechanical systems, fuel, water, and utility systems
Verify welders possess current qualifications for assigned work
Confirm welding activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures
Verify weld identification and traceability requirements
Review fabrication records and field welding documentation
Inspect incoming mechanical and piping materials
Verify materials match approved material specifications and purchase requirements
Review mill test reports, certificates of compliance, and quality documentation as required
Confirm proper storage, preservation, and handling of materials and equipment
Verify material traceability throughout construction
Witness and document hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, leak testing, equipment alignment checks, mechanical run testing, flushing and cleaning activities, bolt torque and tensioning verification, pressure system testing
Verify inspection and test results meet project acceptance criteria
Monitor NDE activities performed by contractors and third-party inspectors
Review NDE reports including Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Visual Testing (VT)
Verify corrective actions for rejected welds and identified deficiencies
Review contractor quality records for completeness and accuracy
Verify Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) hold points and witness points are satisfied
Maintain inspection reports and surveillance records
Ensure turnover documentation is complete and properly filed
Identify quality deficiencies and notify contractor supervision
Participate in development and resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Verify corrective actions have been completed and accepted
Support root cause investigations when required
Participate in system walkdowns and punch-list development
Verify completion of quality-related punch-list items
Confirm systems meet mechanical completion requirements
Support turnover to Commissioning and Operations teams
Promote safe work practices and compliance with project safety requirements
Participate in safety meetings and field observations
Stop and report work that presents unacceptable safety or quality risks
Support environmental compliance requirements during inspections
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of mechanical and piping construction inspection experience
Minimum 5 years on major industrial, oil and gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects
Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent training in Mechanical Technology, Quality Assurance, Construction Technology, or related discipline preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required
Working knowledge of mechanical equipment installation practices
Working knowledge of piping fabrication and installation
Working knowledge of welding inspection techniques
Working knowledge of pressure testing requirements
Working knowledge of material traceability programs
Working knowledge of mechanical completion and turnover processes
Working knowledge of inspection and testing procedures
Working knowledge of quality management systems
Knowledge of applicable standards including American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Knowledge of ASME B31.3
Knowledge of American Petroleum Institute (API) standards
Knowledge of American Welding Society (AWS) standards
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and project-specific quality requirements
Nice to have
Experience with owner, EPC, or EPCM project organizations preferred
Previous Alaska North Slope or Arctic experience preferred