QA/QC Supervisor – Boiler Code Compliance

The Senior QA/QC Supervisor – Boiler Code Compliance leads the execution and enforcement of quality assurance and code compliance activities for boiler systems, pressure parts, and high-energy piping. This role ensures conformance to applicable codes such as ASME BPVC (Sections I, IV, V, VIII, IX), NBIC, API 510, and jurisdictional authority requirements. The position requires hands-on supervision, technical leadership, and strong coordination with field teams, third-party inspectors, and code authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA/QC efforts across all phases of boiler fabrication, repair, maintenance, and shutdown projects.

• Review and approve WPS, PQRs, WPQs, and ensure their implementation in accordance with ASME Section IX.

• Supervise welding inspections, pressure part examinations, NDE (RT, UT, MT, PT), and hydrostatic testing per applicable code.

• Develop and enforce Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), QA/QC procedures, and hold point checklists for boiler pressure systems.

• Validate material traceability, welding consumable control, heat treatment records, and post-weld inspection reports.

• Act as the technical liaison with Authorized Inspectors (AI), jurisdictional authorities, and third-party agencies for code stamping, certifications, and audits.

• Lead audits, NCR tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution of quality issues related to boiler pressure components.

• Maintain complete QA documentation packages for R-Stamp, NBIC, and ASME code compliance.

• Train and mentor QA/QC staff, welders, and field supervisors in code interpretation and best practices.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in welding quality, inspection efficiency, and documentation accuracy.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Code Compliance Leadership

   • Ensure full compliance with ASME, NBIC, and API 510 standards for boiler and pressure system work.

2. Technical Oversight of Welding and NDE

   • Lead all aspects of welding quality, including procedure approvals, visual inspection, and NDE management.

3. Project QA/QC Execution

   • Manage QA/QC scope during major boiler projects, turnarounds, and overhauls—including contractor oversight.

4. Documentation & Certification

   • Oversee creation, verification, and submission of code documentation for audits, inspections, and pressure part registration.

5. Audit & Risk Management

   • Lead quality audits, compliance reviews, and risk mitigation actions related to pressure system failures and integrity threats.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Technology, or Metallurgical Engineering

• 8–12 years of experience in boiler QA/QC roles, with at least 4+ years in a senior supervisory capacity

• In-depth knowledge of ASME BPVC Sections I, IV, V, VIII, IX, NBIC, and API 510

• Hands-on experience with high-pressure boiler inspections, R-stamp repair protocols, and large-scale outage QA planning

• Proven track record of interfacing with Authorized Inspectors (AIs), OEMs, EPC contractors, and regulatory bodies

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS-CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2

• API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector

• Knowledge of NBIC R-Stamp program requirements

• NDT Level II or III in RT, UT, PT, or MT is advantageous

Skills Required:

• Advanced understanding of boiler metallurgy, welding defects, and failure mechanisms (e.g., fatigue, creep, corrosion)

• Leadership in field-based QA/QC teams with high compliance standards

• Strong documentation and analytical skills using CMMS/QA tools (SAP PM, QC Ware, etc.)

• Effective communicator across cross-functional teams, from welders to executives