Supplier Quality Representative (SQR) – Central/West Texas
3-Month Contract | San Angelo & Abilene Area
Schedule: 24–40 hours per week, with overtime as approved Travel: 75–90% to supplier facilities Per Diem: $100/day
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Representative to perform quality surveillance and inspections at supplier fabrication facilities. This role ensures materials, equipment, and fabrication processes meet project specifications, industry standards, and purchase order requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier shop inspections and quality surveillance of fabrication activities.
- Inspect structural steel, welding, fit-up, dimensional accuracy, coatings, and testing procedures.
- Review drawings, specifications, inspection reports, material certifications, and quality documentation.
- Witness welding inspections, NDT, pressure testing, factory acceptance testing, and final inspections.
- Identify, document, and report nonconformances and verify corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, AWS, API, and AMPP/SSPC standards.
- Approve conforming materials for shipment and provide timely inspection reports.
- Work independently at supplier facilities and communicate quality concerns to project teams.
Required
- 4–5+ years of QA/QC, supplier quality, or shop inspection experience preferred.
- Structural steel fabrication, welding, and coating inspection experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with fabrication drawings, inspection and test plans (ITPs), NDT, and quality documentation.
- Experience with industrial fabrication, piping, pressure vessels, or related equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable AWS, ASME, API, and coating standards.
- Strong reporting, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently.
Preferred Certifications:
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASNT Level II
- AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector
Minimum Experience Requirements: Two years of related experience with 2,000 hours of shop surveillance/testing; OR high school diploma with 1,000 hours; OR associate degree/related college coursework with 500 hours of applicable shop experience.
Additional Requirements: Ability to work safely in industrial fabrication environments, wear required PPE, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift approximately 25 lbs.
Candidates should include all relevant certifications and expiration dates on their resumes.