Quality Inspector I

Location: 

Odessa, TX, US

Employment type:  Employee
Place of work:  Office
Offshore/Onshore:  Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Hiring Quality Inspector in Odessa, TX!  The Quality Control Personnel is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and services meet established quality standards and customer requirements. This role involves performing inspections, documenting results, identifying non-conformances, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain compliance with internal procedures and applicable regulations.

Job Description

  • Perform routine and incoming inspections of materials, components, and finished products
  • Perform NDTs when fully competent and when required.
  • Verify compliance with quality standards, specifications, drawings, and procedures
  • Record inspection results accurately and maintain quality documentation
  • Identify, report, and assist in investigating non-conforming products or processes
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained
  • Support internal and external audits by providing records and inspection data
  • Follow safety policies, quality procedures, and company standards
  • Communicate quality issues promptly to supervisors and relevant departments
  • Support continuous improvement and Lean/quality initiatives

You are meant for this job if:

  • High School diploma or equivalent GED (associate degree preferred)
  • Previous experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing/repair (1-3 years preferred)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Trade Apprenticeship/ Certificate or equivalent / technical background
  • 2 years of experience
  • Welding / Non-Destructive Testing related experience and / or qualification (highly desired)
  • Demonstrable work experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, API Q2, industry standards
  • Auditing experience
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, repair, refurbishment of wellhead and associated equipment (desirable)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE(S):

    • Lead Auditor – ISO 9001, API Q2 (desirable) 

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

    • Demonstrate exceptional effective communication and organizational skills
    • Proven ability to lead, develop, motivate, and inspire others
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Strong ability to persuade and influence others on an initiative-taking basis
    •  Team player.
    • Collaboration at all levels internally and externally
    •  Effective time management
    • Accuracy, with good attention to details
    • Multitasking, ability to cope under pressure and prioritize workload.
    • Pro-active and flexible professional confidence.
    • Ability to prepare and present structured reporting with practical solutions and recommendations.

 

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS AND/OR PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:

    • Root Cause Analysis and problem solving e.g. Fishbone, 5 Why’s, 8D, Ishikawa
    • Product knowledge of TechnipFMC products (desirable)
    • PC Skills (Office 365)
    • Familiarity with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc)
    • NDT certs is highly desirable
    • ERP knowledge (SAP), Intelex (desired)
    • Ability to develop, improve and implement processes, procedures.
    • LEAN/Six Sigma Management Skills
    • Self-driven and motivated

 

The Quality Control personnel will be mainly in a shop environment under semi-controlled temperature and humidity. However sometimes it will be required to travel to the field under different conditions.  In addition, around 25% of their time will be spent in an office environment with a computer. Some hazards may be present, so full attention to their surroundings is critical and we expect they exercise SWA often to prevent injuries and accidents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Lifting according our company policy. Standing a lot of their working time. Sitting in an office environment around 25% of their time.

Skills

Quality Assurance
Quality Control (Inspection)
Quality Management
Quality Leadership and Facilitation

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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Date posted:  Jan 23, 2026
Requisition number:  16308


Nearest Major Market: Midland
Nearest Secondary Market: Midland