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D7 Pneumatics LLC is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to support our fabrication shop and field operations based in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This position will begin on a part-time or as-needed basis, with the potential to develop into a full-time role based on workload and company growth.

The QA/QC Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining D7’s Quality Control Program, supporting ASME and National Board Code work, and ensuring fabrication and field activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications and applicable codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce the D7 Quality Control Manual and related procedures.

• Oversee quality activities for shop fabrication and field installations.

• Review contracts, drawings, specifications and project requirements before work begins.

• Confirm the applicable codes, standards, inspection requirements and testing procedures for each project.

• Maintain compliance with applicable ASME, National Board and pressure-piping requirements.

• Coordinate with Authorized Inspectors, client representatives, engineers and third-party inspection agencies.

• Verify that approved Welding Procedure Specifications are available and properly followed.

• Review and maintain WPS, PQR and Welder Performance Qualification records.

• Monitor welder qualifications and continuity.

• Verify material receiving, identification, storage and traceability.

• Review Material Test Reports and certificates of compliance.

• Maintain weld maps, weld logs, inspection reports and project turnover documentation.

• Establish and monitor inspection hold points.

• Perform or coordinate fit-up, visual welding and final inspections.

• Coordinate nondestructive examination, including RT, UT, MT and PT, when required.

• Ensure pressure testing is performed using approved procedures, calibrated equipment and proper safety controls.

• Monitor preheat, interpass temperature and postweld heat treatment when applicable.

• Manage nonconformance reports, corrective actions and weld-repair documentation.

• Maintain calibration records for inspection and testing equipment.

• Control Code stamps, data reports and quality records as assigned.

• Assist with ASME, National Board, Authorized Inspection Agency and client audits.

• Conduct internal quality audits and recommend improvements.

• Prepare complete and organized project turnover packages.

• Train supervisors, welders, fitters and shop personnel on applicable quality requirements.

• Maintain a professional, practical and safety-focused quality culture.

Required Qualifications

• Previous QA/QC experience in industrial fabrication, pressure piping, power-generation, boiler or pressure-vessel work.

• Working knowledge of welding inspection and fabrication quality-control methods.

• Ability to read fabrication drawings, piping isometrics, P&IDs, weld maps and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of welding procedures, welder qualifications and material traceability.

• Experience administering inspection, examination and pressure-testing requirements.

• Strong documentation, organization and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with project managers, supervisors, inspectors and clients.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email and electronic recordkeeping.

• Willingness to support both Jonesboro shop operations and field projects as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASME BPVC Sections I, II, V, VIII and IX.

• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 Power Piping and ASME B31.3 Process Piping.

• Experience with National Board Inspection Code repair and alteration requirements.

• Experience working under ASME U and S Certificates and a National Board R Certificate.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification.

• ASNT or employer-based NDE qualifications.

• Experience dealing with Authorized Inspectors and jurisdictional authorities.

• Experience in power plants, pulp and paper facilities, steel mills, sawmills or other heavy-industrial facilities.

Employment Structure

This position is intended to begin as part-time or as-needed employment. Hours may increase based on active projects, shop workload and field requirements. The position has the potential to transition into a full-time QA/QC management role as D7’s Code fabrication and pressure-piping operations expand

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