LNG Tank Quality Inspector/Supervisor
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: Long-term contract assignment
This role will act as the Client's representative, interfacing with the EPC Contractor to ensure quality oversight throughout the construction, commissioning, startup, and operational phases of the project.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Quality Assurance inspections, testing and verification of LNG Tank construction, making sure EPC Contractor abides by codes and best industry standards
- Monitor day-to-day activities, including inspection and test plans for LNG Tanks, including all equipment associated connections.
- Ensure welding processes (particularly for 9% Ni steel) are followed by contractual requirements, including oversight of personnel performing welding and testing.
- Review and verify NDE tests and collaborate with all team members to resolve issues efficiently.
- Verify installation of insulation, heat tracing, tensioning cables, deluge systems, etc. are performed to project specifications.
- Identify, report, and help close out any issues identified.
Required Knowledge:
- 10+ years of experience working on major oil & gas projects
- Knowledge and experience of construction methods of full containment LNG tank construction which includes knowledge of carbon steel, aluminium, and 9% Ni plate erection and welding, roof construction, and hydrotesting.
- Understanding specifications, vendor procedures, instructions & codes with working knowledge of API-650, API-620, API-625.
- Knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, SAW and the use of Automatic Girth Welders, Down Flat Tractors, and automated isolation machines.
- Technical knowledge of LNG tank building equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of requirements for cryogenic insulation (e.g., perlite).
- Must be proficient in common PC software (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)
