Overview
Quality Inspector Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at National Oilwell Varco
About NOV and Rig Technologies
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Primary Responsibilities
Perform inspections on components
Perform source inspections at facilities
Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection documents
Review inspection records received for compliance
Maintain inspection and measuring equipment
Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) for nonconforming parts
Perform other work-related tasks as assigned
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities
Support and adhere to the Quality Management System and API Q1 / ISO 9001:2015 including facility specific licenses.
Complete and review inspection records as required by QMS
Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish and dimensions.
Accomplish Dimensional inspections when assigned in accordance with drawings, engineering documentation and product specifications
Inspect first run parts and/or vendor parts in receiving. Verify calibration of inspection equipment to ensure accuracy before use.
Perform Nondestructive Evaluations (Hardness, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant Exams) as required by product specifications, routers and other relevant documentation.
Perform other work and related tasks as assigned by management.
Education & Experience Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); five or more years related experience as QC Inspector or five years as a machinist, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completed NDE formal training in accordance with ASNT TC-1A with a passing score for each method to be certified.
Strong understanding of API specifications as required by position/Job responsibilities.
Job Requirements
Ability to interact in a positive manner with the people whose work is being inspected.
A basic understanding and commitment to the requirements of ISO and API specifications.
Ability to interface with manufacturing personnel.
Ability to pass a visual acuity examination (Jager eye exam).
Maintain NDE certifications in accordance with the facility’s QMS and ASNT-TC-1A requirements.
Behavior Competencies
Team/Unit contribution
Problem solving
Disciplined initiative
Customer focus
Strong attention to detail
Instill and promote the safety-first culture
Technical Competencies
Proficient in Dimensional Inspection
ASNT-TC-1A Level 2 certified preferred or must be able to obtain qualification.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Strong understanding of API specifications and Facility’s QMS requirements
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Title: Quality Inspector
Company: National Oilwell Varco
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC, Manufacturing / Production
