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Burrow Global is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented I&E Quality Control Inspector II to support high-impact control engineering and infrastructure projects on behalf of our client in the oil and gas industry.
In this role, you will act as the owner’s agent, making critical technical decisions, supervising construction and cutover activities, and ensuring that all instrumentation, electrical, and civil/structural work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-visibility, field-intensive position with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. Heavy travel is required on this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Oversight & Representation: Act as the owner’s agent, making technical decisions and approving construction work performed by contractors on behalf of our client.
- Control Engineering Support: Guide and support control engineering efforts, including construction supervision, project inspection, cutover activities, and commissioning.
- Drawing Management & Field Verification: Walk down and field-verify existing I&E, civil, and structural drawings (cable trays, conduits); track and manage engineered drawing redlines for as-built purposes.
- Process & Safety Optimization: Understand complex processes and control equipment, interacting with operations to implement control improvements that minimize safety and environmental risks during normal and upset conditions.
- Documentation & Planning: Support the preparation of job plans, construction scopes of work, RFPs, maintenance procedures, and technical specifications. Handle weekly status reporting and daily inspection logs during active construction.
Qualifications & Background
- Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of work history as an Electrician or Instrument Technician.
- Preferably a minimum of 5 years of construction supervision experience with an I&E construction company.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong ability to review, interpret, and field-verify I&E drawings (I&E Designer experience is a strong plus).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of PHMSA, OSHA, and relevant industry standards.
- Expert Industry Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in:
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) & NEC Articles 250 (Grounding/Bonding) and 392 (Cable Trays)
- API RP 500 & API RP 540 (Electrical installations in petroleum facilities and processing plants)
- NFPA 496 & NFPA 497 (Purged enclosures and classified hazardous locations)
- NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
- Software & Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio),
- Additional software experience in the following areas is preferred: Bluebeam Revu, Citrix, Syncplicity, DWG Viewer, and Zoom.
- Ability to quickly adapt to internal standards and software applications.
- Certifications & Physical Requirements:
- TWIC Card is required.
- Ability to perform light physical work, occasionally lift a minimum of 20 lbs, reach overhead, stoop, bend, and twist while working.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 85% to various client and project locations as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Burrow Global is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented I&E Quality Control Inspector II to support high-impact control engineering and infrastructure projects on behalf of our client in the oil and gas industry.
In this role, you will act as the owner’s agent, making critical technical decisions, supervising construction and cutover activities, and ensuring that all instrumentation, electrical, and civil/structural work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-visibility, field-intensive position with the potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. Heavy travel is required on this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Oversight & Representation: Act as the owner’s agent, making technical decisions and approving construction work performed by contractors on behalf of our client.
- Control Engineering Support: Guide and support control engineering efforts, including construction supervision, project inspection, cutover activities, and commissioning.
- Drawing Management & Field Verification: Walk down and field-verify existing I&E, civil, and structural drawings (cable trays, conduits); track and manage engineered drawing redlines for as-built purposes.
- Process & Safety Optimization: Understand complex processes and control equipment, interacting with operations to implement control improvements that minimize safety and environmental risks during normal and upset conditions.
- Documentation & Planning: Support the preparation of job plans, construction scopes of work, RFPs, maintenance procedures, and technical specifications. Handle weekly status reporting and daily inspection logs during active construction.
Qualifications & Background
- Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of work history as an Electrician or Instrument Technician.
- Preferably a minimum of 5 years of construction supervision experience with an I&E construction company.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong ability to review, interpret, and field-verify I&E drawings (I&E Designer experience is a strong plus).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of PHMSA, OSHA, and relevant industry standards.
- Expert Industry Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in:
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) & NEC Articles 250 (Grounding/Bonding) and 392 (Cable Trays)
- API RP 500 & API RP 540 (Electrical installations in petroleum facilities and processing plants)
- NFPA 496 & NFPA 497 (Purged enclosures and classified hazardous locations)
- NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
- Software & Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio),
- Additional software experience in the following areas is preferred: Bluebeam Revu, Citrix, Syncplicity, DWG Viewer, and Zoom.
- Ability to quickly adapt to internal standards and software applications.
- Certifications & Physical Requirements:
- TWIC Card is required.
- Ability to perform light physical work, occasionally lift a minimum of 20 lbs, reach overhead, stoop, bend, and twist while working.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 85% to various client and project locations as required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control inspector jobs.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T
- Proficiency with hand measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- High school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of inspection experience
- Knowledge of statistical process control methods and basic data recording
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or equivalent certification preferred
Tips for Your Quality Control Inspector Job Search
Tailor your resume to inspection methods
List the specific inspection techniques you use, such as CMM operation, visual inspection, or SPC charting. Employers scan for these terms before reading further, so generic language like 'ensured quality' won't get you past the first cut.
Get your certifications listed prominently
ASQ CQI, CQA, or IATF 16949 auditor credentials belong in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter for these before a human ever sees your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality control inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by the quality standard they follow
Filter your job search by industry-specific standards you know, such as ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or MIL-SPEC. Roles built around standards you already work in cut your ramp-up time and make you a stronger candidate from the start.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many hiring managers ask candidates to read a blueprint, identify a defect on a sample part, or explain a gauge calibration process during the interview. Practice narrating your inspection logic out loud so you can walk through it clearly under pressure.
Negotiate using documented defect-reduction results
Bring specific outcomes to the offer conversation, such as a reduction in scrap rate or a failed audit you helped resolve. Concrete quality metrics give you a factual basis for salary negotiation that vague claims about attention to detail do not.
Quality Control Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality control inspectors?
The companies hiring the most quality control inspectors right now include OSP Inspectors, Medline Industries, and Flex, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated in manufacturing and food production facilities where on-site inspection is required year-round.
How many quality control inspector jobs are remote?
About 2% of quality control inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most inspection work requires physical presence on a production floor or in a lab. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote work include documentation review, supplier audit coordination, and quality systems analysis roles that do not require hands-on product evaluation.
How do you become a quality control inspector?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then build hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment where you handle measurements and product checks. Learn to read blueprints and use measuring tools like calipers and micrometers. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential strengthens your candidacy considerably, and many employers provide on-the-job training for candidates who demonstrate mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Can you get hired as a quality control inspector with no experience?
Yes, entry-level quality control inspector roles exist at manufacturers and food processing facilities that prioritize reliability and willingness to learn over prior inspection experience. Highlight any production line, assembly, or warehouse work that involved checking output against a standard. A basic familiarity with measuring tools or a completed online course in quality fundamentals will set you apart from other no-experience applicants and help you move through screening faster.
What does the quality control inspector interview process look like?
Most quality control inspector interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your work history and familiarity with quality standards. An in-person interview typically follows and often includes a practical component where you read a blueprint, identify a defect on a sample part, or demonstrate how you would use a specific measuring tool. Some employers add a background check and a brief math or measurement accuracy test before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to quality control inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to quality control inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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