UPS Industrial Services, LLC.

Overview

UPS Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Traveling Industrial Quality Control (QC) Supervisor to lead quality assurance efforts on industrial and petrochemical projects. This role involves ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across all project phases while overseeing a team of QC Inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality control efforts for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, UPSIS standards, ASME codes, and other governing regulations.
• Supervise and mentor QC Inspectors and Technicians, assigning duties, reviewing work, and supporting professional development.
• Manage weld tracking and mapping, verify welder certifications and performance, and oversee NDE (non-destructive examination) requirements.
• Monitor flange and fastener tracking, documentation, and mapping to ensure full traceability.
• Review and approve quality documentation, ensuring all records are complete, accurate, and properly archived.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with UPSIS Project Managers, client representatives, Authorized Inspectors, and third-party inspectors.
• Facilitate technical discussions with client engineering and ensure accurate communication of requirements to field personnel.
• Support turnover packages and documentation handoff to clients and UPSIS archives.
• Enforce adherence to UPS Industrial Services and OSHA/ANSI safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE usage and safe work practices.
• Conduct site inspections to identify safety hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Support permit-to-work processes and ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulations.
• Interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, ASME, API, and National Board Codes.
• Select WPSs for welding various base metal P-numbers and verify compliance with WPSs, PQRs, and WPQs.
• Evaluate Mill Test Reports (MTRs), flange assembly, bolt torquing/tensioning techniques, and proper pressure testing of piping systems and pressure vessels.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve technical problems in the field.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of quality control experience in an industrial, petrochemical, or refinery environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with proven experience supervising QC Inspectors or Technicians.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer applications for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and travel as required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, physical, and PFT/FIT test.
• Valid TWIC card and reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Must hold at least two active/current certifications: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, API 570 Piping Inspector.

Additional Information

• Environment: Outdoor/plant environment with exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, climb, and inspect field work for extended periods.
• Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time for Turnarounds.