Inspection Coordinator – Experienced Candidates Only

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Travel Requirement: Frequent travel — approximately one full week per month

This position is strictly for experienced Inspection Coordinators with a proven background in fabrication shop inspections.

Candidates without hands-on vendor shop inspection experience will not be considered.

The role requires regular, frequent travel (≈ one week per month) to fabrication shops and vendor facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all fabrication shop inspection activities with vendors, internal teams, and external inspectors
• Conduct shop inspections or audits and issue professional reports within required timelines
• Develop inspection execution plans based on ITPs, specifications, and project needs
• Monitor vendor inspection schedules, VPIS, NCRs, and fabrication progress
• Review technical documents: ITP, WPS, NDT procedures, FAT procedures, certificates, etc.
• Support preparation of weekly/monthly inspection reports
• Manage NCR issuance, follow-up, and closure
• Provide guidance to fabrication inspectors and ensure compliance

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Minimum 5 years of vendor shop fabrication inspection coordination, QA/QC, or fabrication quality management experience
• Engineering degree or technical diploma (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation)
• Strong knowledge of welding, NDT, machining, fit-up, coating, and assembly processes
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and industry codes (ASME, API, AWS, ISO, etc.)
• Hands-on experience reviewing inspection reports, NCRs, MPRs, MDRs
• Proficiency in MS Office and inspection/ERP/QMS systems (SAP, SmartPlant, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel one full week per month

Preferred Certifications

• API 510 / 570 / 691
• ASNT or ISO 9712 Level II
• CompEx
• Functional Safety (ISA/TÜV)
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Behavioral Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple inspection schedules and deadlines
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset; able to work under pressure