Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical/Piping

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Quality Control Inspector – Mechanical/Piping contribute to our mission supporting our work at UCOR in Oak Ridge, TN  

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Control Inspectors are certified in field inspections related to mechanical and piping components, and other disciplines as needed, to verify that structures, systems, and components conform to predetermined requirements (e.g., codes, standards, specifications, regulatory, and contractual requirements). Non-conforming conditions, identified during the inspection and testing process shall be identified, documented, and dispositioned in accordance with established processes/procedures.

Principal Responsibilities 

• ​​​​​​Possesses and applies a comprehensive body of knowledge to the timely and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform in field inspections at various project locations by examining equipment and material for required characteristics (e.g., dimensional inspection, materials of construction) specified in the inspection plans and procurement documents.
• Document inspections using the Inspection Report Template.
• Report programmatic deficiencies as Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQ), as appropriate.
• Be familiar with the scope and limitations of each discipline for which the individual is certified.
• Interpret and evaluate results with respect to applicable codes, standards, drawings, and specifications.

Education and Licensure Requirements

At a minimum, the following combination of education and experience is required.

• A high school or GED diploma with three (3) years related experience in equivalent inspection or testing activities; or
• An associate’s degree in a related discipline plus one (1) year of related experience in equivalent inspection or testing activities; or
• A bachelor’s degree plus six (6) months of related experience in equivalent inspection or testing activities.

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. 
• Effective written, listening, and oral communication skills.
• Be able to use inspection planning tools, determine sample size for lots, and pull random samples.
• Knowledge to interpret design documents (e.g., specifications).
• Be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
• Understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales.
• Be able to identify and report non-conforming conditions.
• Have basic calibration knowledge to recognize in-or-out of calibration conditions.
• Knowledge of quality control principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual requirements that impact the QA program.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• 5 years prior experience related to mechanical/piping inspection or certification as a Level II or III Quality Control Inspector is preferred.
• Prior experience working within a NQA-1 quality program.
• Onsite position in Oak Ridge
• 4/10 schedule.

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

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