Austin Industrial, Inc. - We are currently seeking an experienced QAQC to be based in La Porte, Texas
This position requires CWI, a Valid Driver's License, and a TWIC Card
Short-term position working 4x10's plus occasional OT - NO Per Diem

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency.

QA/QC

Ensures welding work is safe and ready to function as part of the structure or device it is a part of. This role is vital in ensuring that safety regulations are followed and that welders and their workplaces are safe. The QA/QC Inspector is expected to be fully conversant with welding processes such as MIG, TIG, arc, laser, and butt with metals, including steel and aluminum for use on tubes, non-tubular bars, plates, and tanks. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Understand and comply with all Austin/Client safety policies and procedures. Utilize and participate in Austin’s Accident Prevention Program including audits. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 

Performs daily construction surveillance at project site, including welding, structural and civil inspections. Observe and report construction progress. Writes daily reports based on observations made. Reports discrepancies to Project Manager. Coordinates code compliance inspections per client specifications and State laws.  Maps welds to be performed. Flags welds for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) Performs NDE's when required Fully inspects all welds prior to and immediately after hydro. Witness hydro of welded piping and/or vessel - Effectively interfaces with client QA personnel

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly supervises the work of welders in the Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Austin Industrial's policies & procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies 

Perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

To inspect welds must be an AWS CWI or ASNT Level II Technician.

Flags welds for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)

Must be familiar with

PT (Liquid Penetrant Testing) VT (Visual Testing) UT (Ultrasonic Testing) RT (Radiography Testing) MT (Magnetic Particle Testing)

Education: – no minimum education requirements.

Certifications/ Licenses: a valid Driver's License, and a TWIC Card.

Experience: – 4 years of QAQC experience.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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