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DistributionNOW Paint Quality Inspector in Tomball, Texas
At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.
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The Paint Quality Inspector is responsible for all coating quality inspection activates on the shop floor using approved drawings, Coating procedure, customer specifications and generation / certification of inspection and test documents as required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for reading and interpreting various ASTM, ANSI, ASME, MSS and ISO Standards, Codes and specifications as they relate to technical requirements in the purchase orders.
Responsible for properly utilizing and interpreting precision measuring equipment, provide proper care and maintenance of same.
Assist in training appointed branch QA personnel to perform the duties of this position when unsupervised. May be required to travel to appropriate branch locations.
Accurately report completed work electronically, using MS Word, Excel, or database software and to utilize the internet to obtain Certified Test Reports whenever required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Coating Inspector will report directly to Quality Manager.
Comprehensive coating inspections in a protective coating environment.
Sound knowledge of technical aspects for the construction of projects.
Wide knowledge of procedures and manuals regarding coating of Vessels / Piping /structural steel.
Inspection to include all equipment's fabricated at Tomball facility and not limited to pressure vessels internal /
external coating, Piping and structural steel skids coating.
Read and interpret drawings / coating procedures fluently.
Ensure the proper use of Coating Inspection instruments in accordance with the inspection Manual.
Monitor the work in-process to ensure the implementation of all project procedures / requirements are met.
Monitor and documents of ambient temperature and Coating mil thickness.
Inspect the surface preparation, primer coat, intermediate and topcoat as required by the project specification.
Experienced in Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (CSN), Adhesion, Holiday, blast media and equipment material chloride
and all other coating testing, Fireproofing, thermal Spray Aluminum experience is a plus.
Prepare and maintain detailed coating reports using in-house coating report format.
Coordinate all inspections with project managements team.
Coordinate inspections with third party inspectors to cover the ITP witness / Hold points with support from PM's.
Good communication skills among colleagues, third party inspectors and Customers when required.
Report and isolate (tag) non-conforming items.
Resolution of corrective actions on nonconforming product and release of acceptable product back to production
Able to read and interpret written information with attention to detail.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Any other duties as assigned by management.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years of Coating application and mixing experience.
Minimum 5 years of Coating Inspections experience.
Experience in the oil and gas industry with background in manufacturing.
Experience with working in facility producing vessels, skid packages and pipes. (preferred)
Ability to use various measuring tools, i.e. DFT gauge, anbient instruments , etc. to perform in-process coating inspections
Computer skills and experience with Word, Excel, and Adobe software tools.
Read and interpret customers coating specifications
Knowledge of industry coating standards and practices
Education, Licensing, and Certifications:
High School / GED
NACE Level I or II
Extensive knowledge of coating as NACE Level II (preferred)
BENEFITS:
Competitive Salary + bonus
401(k)/ Retirement savings
Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
Career growth
Paid vacation/holidays