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Resident Inspector – Independent Inspection Agency

Position Title: Resident Inspector

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Client Manufacturing Facility – Houston, Texas

Position Summary

The Resident Inspector serves as the on-site representative of Cylinder Services, Inc. (CSI), an

authorized U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Independent Inspection Agency (IIA). The

inspector is responsible for performing independent inspection, witnessing, verification, and

documentation activities required by DOT regulations.

The inspector maintains independence from the manufacturer's production organization while working

closely with plant personnel to verify compliance with the requirements of applicable regulations

contained in 49 CFR Parts 107, 171-180, approved manufacturing procedures, engineering drawings,

quality system documentation, and CSI inspection procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Resident Inspector shall:

• Perform all inspection activities required by DOT regulations.

• Verify compliance with applicable provisions of 49 CFR and Special Permits.

• Witness required manufacturing, inspection, testing, and qualification operations.

• Verify that manufacturing processes are performed in accordance with approved

procedures.

• Confirm the use of approved materials and maintain traceability throughout

manufacturing.

• Review manufacturing travelers, work orders, inspection records, and quality documentation for

completeness and accuracy.

• Witness hydrostatic pressure testing, leak testing, proof pressure testing, burst testing, and

other qualification testing as required.

• Verify that inspection and test equipment is properly calibrated and within calibration

intervals.

• Confirm personnel performing special processes or nondestructive examinations are properly

qualified when required.

• Verify cylinder identification, permanent markings, serial numbers, and traceability

records.

• Document inspection findings using CSI reporting systems.

• Identify and document nonconformances and communicate them to CSI management and designated

client personnel.

• Maintain complete inspection records in accordance with CSI procedures and DOT

requirements.

• Provide daily or periodic inspection reports as required.

• Protect the independence and impartiality of the Independent Inspection Agency at all

times.

• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary manufacturing information.

Required Knowledge

The successful candidate should possess working knowledge of:

• DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 107, 171-180)

• Pressure vessel manufacturing processes

• Mechanical inspection techniques

• Dimensional inspection methods

• Material traceability systems

• Manufacturing quality systems

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Inspection documentation and recordkeeping

• Use of precision measuring instruments

Knowledge of composite pressure vessels, metallic cylinders, or pressure vessel manufacturing is

preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum three years of manufacturing, quality, inspection, or pressure vessel

experience

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to pass background screening if required by the client

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a DOT Independent Inspection Agency inspector

• Experience with composite pressure vessels or high-pressure gas cylinders

• Familiarity with DOT Special Permits

• Knowledge of ISO quality systems

• Experience with nondestructive examination processes

• Mechanical or manufacturing engineering background

• Ability to communicate effectively in English required; Spanish-language communication

skills preferred

Physical Requirements

The position regularly requires the employee to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods

• Lift up to 40 pounds

• Climb stairs and ladders when necessary

• Work in a manufacturing environment

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Perform visual inspections requiring normal or corrected vision

• Occasionally work around elevated noise levels and industrial equipment

Authority

The Resident Inspector has the authority to:

• Accept or reject inspection activities based upon compliance with DOT requirements and CSI

procedures.

• Suspend inspection activities when compliance cannot be verified.

• Report nonconforming conditions directly to CSI management.

• Request corrective actions before inspection activities continue.

The inspector does not have authority to direct production operations or modify manufacturing

procedures on behalf of the client.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured by:

• Accurate and timely completion of inspection activities

• Thorough documentation and recordkeeping

• Maintenance of inspection independence and impartiality

• Regulatory compliance

• Professional interaction with client personnel

• Timely communication of inspection issues

• Zero compromise of safety or regulatory requirements