Quality Inspectors

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Quality Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities. Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training. Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Summary Objective

The Quality Inspector Level I is responsible for supporting production in design, construction, fabrication, assembly and servicing a range of energy systems including, but not limited to, turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling and combined heat and power solutions. Ensuring that Company activities comply with the Quality Manual, the ISO 9001:2015 standard, the specific requirements of our clients and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Visually inspects all welds to applicable code standards.
• Administers welding qualification tests for new hire and production.
• Reviews Weld Inspection Log, if errors are noticed, shop supervision will be notified for correction.
• Monitors and ensures WQR and WPS are utilized by Stellar Energy and qualified in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section IX or AWS D1.1
• VT verify correct weld procedure performed when receiving pipe and fittings and structural components.
• QA/QC – Skid Foreman to confirm cross hatch pattern tightening with multiple pass technique for uniform torquing. Verify use of Loctite on all bolts and mark (with a paint marker) upon completion of each connection.
• Performs receiving inspections, inspections/tests required by Quality Procedures, Project Execution Plans, Working Instructions, and inspections/tests outlined by the Quality Plan. Results will be documented on the proper forms and their current revisions, then filed in accordance with Stellar Energy’s documentation and record storage procedures. Inspection records maintained shall as a minimum include the following:

1. Product Identification
2. Inspection Date
3. Inspector Identification
4. Procedure and revision
5. Type of observation (inspection)
6. Results or acceptability
7. Measuring and test equipment identification
8. Approval, including signature/initials and date, of personal, and reference to nonconformance actions taken, if applicable
   • Verify documents such as drawings, test reports, check lists.
   • Ensures/verifies qualified personnel are using measuring and testing equipment with current calibration tags in accordance with company procedure.
   • Witnesses the procedures and documents all results, then is to issue reports detailing the identification, quantities, results, or nonconformance:
     1. VFD Installation Check List
     2. Receiving Inspections
     3. Heat Exchanger Installation
     4. Chiller Installation/Pump Installation
     5. Torque Inspection
     6. Hydro Testing
     7. P&ID Inspections
     8. Progress Inspections
     9. Coating Atmospheric Conditions and Inspections
     10. Filler Metal Issuance Identification Tags
     11. SWAW Low Hydrogen Oven Inspections
     12. Welder Continuity Compliance
     13. Preservation Procedure Checklist
     14. Quality Release for Shipment
   • The QC inspector shall ensure all nonconforming material is quarantined or segregated and either reworked, repaired “as is”, or scrapped based on Nonconformance Report dispositions.
   • Comply with SEA traceability procedure, this could include serial numbers, or identification of POs for critical materials and components used, inspection and testing results.
   • Quality is responsible for checking the final product to ensure all dimensions are within tolerances specified and document results for record. Tolerances will be verified by the Fabrication Manager and Quality during the fabrication process.
   • Responsible for ensuring all identified Nonconformance material is staged in the QC quarantine or properly segregates or otherwise identified.
   • Initiates nonconformance reports.
   • Interfaces with other departments to communicate quality issues and recommend corrections.
   • Assists the management team and provides quality support as necessary.
   • Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
   • Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Organizational Skills.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM for 2nd Shift. This position may require occasional weekend work.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Visual Testing (VT) Level II or willing to obtain Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in industrial production manufacturing.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certified NACE (coatings) inspector.
• Fabrication / construction experience with general mechanical equipment including pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Associate degree or higher.

Work Authorization

Must be qualified to work in the United States

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.