Inspection Advisor III

Summary: The Inspection Advisor III role is focused on leading quality assurance efforts in the New Mexico area, specifically within the oil and gas sector. The position involves managing a team of QA inspectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering relationships with various stakeholders. The role requires extensive experience in quality management and inspection processes, along with a commitment to safety and process improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of quality assurance practices in construction and fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safety within the area of specialty
• Lead and coordinate a team of third-party Quality Assurance (QA) inspectors
• Manage conflicts within the QA team to maintain a collaborative and supportive environment
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with supervisors and managers in New Mexico
• Ensure construction and fabrication activities meet relevant specifications
• Provide senior-level expertise in welding, coating, civil works, piping, pressure vessels and tank fabrication, equipment installations, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Advise supervisors on quality matters across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction
• Roll out quality initiatives and improvements across Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
• Assist in developing and improving QA processes and procedures
• Mentor and train contractors and suppliers to enhance quality control practices
• Manage quality interfaces among suppliers, contractors, QA teams, reliability teams, and project disciplines
• Review contractor and supplier quality documentation for accuracy and adequacy
• Participate in Mechanical Completion walkdowns, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and final inspection release activities
• Support closure of punch list items
• Keep Quality Supervision informed of significant issues and status updates
• Maintain QA records, reports, and data
• Provide early warning of potential quality issues and recommend solutions
• Control and manage QA-related costs

Key Skills:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality and/or Inspection within a major oil & gas company or EPC
• Strong ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASME, NACE, API, AWS, ACI
• Willingness to travel to field and shop locations for troubleshooting
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or willingness to obtain within 12 months
• Associate degree or higher in Engineering or Science
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• Experience managing supplier quality surveillance programs
• Certifications in NDT techniques (RT, UT, PT, MT)
• Experience delivering quality-related training

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Carlsbad

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other