INSPECTOR Koch Heat Transfer Company, LP - Houston, TX, US

The Koch Heat Transfer group builds on the strength of its companies, incorporating a market-based business philosophy with continuous improvement and development of heat transfer technology for the refining, chemical and upstream industries. The group is built on globally-recognized brands in the tubular heat transfer business, such as BROWN FINTUBE® and INDUSTRIE MECCANICHE DI BAGNOLO - IMB&trade products.

At home and abroad, Koch Heat Transfer continues to provide innovative heat transfer solutions to the process industry. We are one of the few companies in the world that offer the specialized expertise of well-trained and experienced Thermal and Mechanical Engineering staff, combined with superb manufacturing and technology supported by a unique, state-of the-art R&D facility.

Today, we are recognized as a world leader in the supply of specialized and standard shell and tube heat exchangers, double pipe, multi-tube hairpin, and tank heater equipment. Our TWISTED TUBE® technology solves many of the common problems encountered in the operation of conventional shell-and-tube heat exchangers. It offers a unique set of benefits: equipment cost savings, lower energy costs, reduced maintenance requirements, elimination of flow-induced-vibrations, longer cleaning cycles, and increased thermal efficiency. This equipment base, in combination with LUMMUS ADVANCED BREECH-LOCK EXCHANGER® Closure, HELIXCHANGER® and fintube technology, has made Koch Heat Transfer the relevant supplier of choice.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Koch Heat Transfer group is represented in every major country, and employs 400 people with manufacturing facilities in the United States (Koch Heat Transfer Company, LP), Canada (Koch Heat Transfer Canada) and Italy (Koch Heat Transfer Company S.r.l.) and sales offices all over the world.

We are currently hiring for a Quality Inspector for our headquarter in Houston, Texas, reporting to the Quality Supervisor.
 

The Success Candidate Will Have The Following Attributes

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of materials and welds and components for compliance to fabrication drawings, Codes and customer specifications at various stages of fabrication.
• Manage subcontract NDE Company to perform required types of NDE.
• Generate reports using computer skills and distribute those reports to various users in the KHT organization, and as required, customers and suppliers.
• Record observations and may make recommendations for improving processes.
• Familiar with standard material fabrication and welding concepts, practices and procedures.
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• Work Experience/ Skills Required:
• Five or more years in an industrial manufacturing environment performing visual and dimensional inspection of incoming and in-process material.
• Generate and organize documentation for each job such as MTR’s, ASME U-1 and U-2 forms, applicable welder qualifications, NDE Reports, etc.
• Generate nameplates for each job and maintain a running log of all National Board numbers assigned to heat exchangers and parts.
• Maintain Welder Certification log for all company employed welders, fitters and NDE certification of qualified KHT and sub-contractor employees and insure they are current.
• Maintain a Calibration log of all Test Gages, temperature / pressure chart recorders and shop equipment (heat treatment, weight scales, welding machines, etc.) used at KHT. Insure calibration is current and calibrate or send to subcontractor for calibration as needed.
• Inspect and complete checklist for all heat exchangers and parts during hydrostatic testing. Upload the checklist into the appropriate job folder in the Document Control System.
• Contact, advise and coordinate with outside inspectors to keep them informed of witness and hold points of manufactured products per job specifications.
• Able to determine material and component quality according to applicable codes and/or specifications.
• Generate Non Conformance Reports for out of tolerance issues and follow-up on disposition and corrective actions the NCRs.
• Demonstrate customer centric, initiative, strong attention to detail, able to multitask and stay focused on tasks.
• Strong computer skills, Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A self- starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Have a desire to learn and develop technical skills to keep current with changing operations.
• Have a high regard for personal safely and safety of others,
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• Work Experience/ Skills Preferred:
• Seven or more years’ experience in a quality program role.
• Quality inspection experience in an ASME Code manufacturing environment.
• Experience in NDE types liquid penetrant testing, hydrostatic testing, magnetic particle testing, and/or interpretation of radiography film.
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• Education/Certification Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
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• Education/Certification Preferred
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector preferred; Level II in PT, MT and VT.
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• Physical Demands/Unusual Working Conditions
• Work in a manufacturing/shop environment. Able to lift 50 lbs.

At this time, we are looking for local candidates. Relocation assistance is not being offered.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.