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Quality Control Inspector - CWI 

The On-Site Quality Control Inspector - CWI provides oversite of project site QC activities of self-performed work and monitors subcontracted work activities for a heavy industrial contractor as well as inspecting weld quality, workmanship, and conformance to specifications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee self-perform work which includes concrete forming, placing, and finishing, structural steel erection and welding, process pipe installation, equipment setting to O&M manuals and various codes.
• Monitor subcontracted work which includes rebar installation, masonry wall erection, steel studs and drywall, electrical, TPO roofing and other interior finishes to their applicable building codes.
• Provide assistance to the Project Managers and Project Superintendent as needed to ensure that the company's scope of work is built in accordance with the project plans and specifications
• Have a good working knowledge of computer systems and be able to learn all programs used by the company to preform QC Tasks
• Coordinate 3rd party special inspections as required by the contract documents
• Monitor and inspect subcontractor work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and codes when applicable
• Coordinate permit inspections as require by city, county, and/or state agencies
• Conduct internal/external quality control audits.  Define corrective measures for problem areas and insure implementation
• Communicate with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections and meetings
• Appraise customers' requirements and ensure they are satisfied
• Report all concerns to the Corporate QC Manager, Superintendent, and Project Manager
• Maintain Quality Records and assist in developing turnover documents
• Facilitate proactive solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data
• Review and ensure compliance with current standards and policies
• Keep records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation
• Ensure all legal standards are met
• Attend and participate in weekly QC meetings with the Corporate Office
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager and/or as requested by other department members to accomplish team efforts

CWI Responsibilities

• Conduct Welder performance Qualification Tests for new applicant welders or excise certification on poorly performing welders
• Inspects welds for conformity to codes such as D1.1, ASME B31.3, etc. reporting inspection results, and maintaining proper records
• Have a knowledge of weld inspection tools/gauges and their applications
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Have a thorough understanding of non-destructive testing techniques to in order to adequately supervise 3rd party technicians as they perform nondestructive examinations of welded and machined components.

  Education and Experience

• Must have a minimum five (5) years related construction experience (within the last ten years) as QC/QA Inspector on construction projects of similar magnitude, scope, and complexity as this project
• Working knowledge of codes (ACI, ICC, AWS and ASME), ability to determine acceptability and reject ability of work based on assigned criteria
• CWI and/or ICC S2 (Structural Steel Welding) Special Inspector preferred, must understand structural welding and weld inspection in accordance with the AWS and AISC codes. ICC S1 (Structural Steel & Bolting) Special Inspectors preferred, must have a working knowledge of structural steel inspection with bolted joints, including the use of a Skidmore and various means of pretension these connections in accordance with the requirements of RCSC and AISC codes
• Piping VT Inspector (CWI preferred) - must be able to demonstrate they can meet the requirements (training and experience) of a Level II VT Inspector - must understand pipe welding to the ASME Codes including Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3. Understand weld mapping, when other forms of NDE are required, material traceability, pipe cleanliness, flange management and pressure testing. 
• Experience in other forms of NDE is a plus but not a requirement.

 Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
• Excellent listening and professional oral and written communication skills
• Must be proactive, use individual initiative, follow assignments through to completion, and be attentive to detail and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and proven record as a team player

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer in an office trailer environment.
• Ability to work on construction sites which may require:
• The ability to climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, lay, bend or squat and/or crawl as needed
• Certified in and proficient with operating Aerial lift on project sites

 Job Site Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to fumes, dust or other airborne particles, and loud noises
• May work near moving mechanical parts and vibrating machinery
• May be exposed to extreme outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt

 Other:

•  Overtime, some weekend and holiday work may be required

Robinson Construction is a design-build general contractor completing construction projects throughout the entire United States. Robinson completes projects, large and small, for a variety of specialized markets including commercial/institutional, energy, food & beverage, government/public, healthcare, heavy civil/water, industrial & process, manufacturing, marine, and mining industries.

Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.