QA/QC INSPECTOR I

Role Overview

QA/QC Inspector I at Nabors. This role ensures quality and compliance across the fabrication, assembly, inspection, and repair of Top Drive, Catwalk, Casing Drive, and other drilling equipment and related systems.

Company Overview

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry, with operations in approximately 20 countries. The company has established a global network of people, technology, and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient, and responsible hydrocarbon production. Nabors leverages core competencies in drilling, engineering, automation, data science, and manufacturing to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Role Purpose

The QA/QC Inspector I performs welding inspections, reviews WPS documentation, coordinates with vendors, and prepares technical and quality reports. The role supports API Q1 audits, root cause investigations, corrective actions, supplier quality activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Documentation

• Support the implementation of quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable quality requirements in coordination with relevant departments.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, Inspection Release Notes (IRN), data book documentation, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to quality issues.

Inspection & Testing

• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections for Top Drive, Catwalk, Casing Drive Systems, and other drilling equipment.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Perform and document incoming, in-process, final, and equipment repair inspections.
• Provide QA/QC support for equipment repair, servicing, refurbishment, and field-related quality activities, including verification of materials and inspection requirements.

Welding Inspection & Quality Documentation

• Review applicable WPS, PQR, and welding documentation and verify that welding activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Conduct visual welding inspections and verify applicable NDT requirements.

Vendor & Subcontractor Quality

• Perform inspections at vendor and subcontractor facilities as assigned.
• Support supplier evaluations, audits, qualification, and quality improvement activities.

Calibration & Measurement Control

• Verify that measuring and inspection equipment used for inspection activities is suitable, calibrated, and within its valid calibration period.

Deviation & Deviation Management

• Identify and report deviations from approved drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering for review and disposition through the applicable deviation or VTQ process.

Inspection Authority & Escalation

• Exercise authority within the assigned inspection scope to accept or reject inspected work based on approved requirements.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where necessary.
• Escalate unresolved quality issues to the appropriate Quality or Engineering personnel.
• Be accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work and for reporting any non-conformities or risks that may impact quality, legal compliance, safety, environment, or customer satisfaction.

Audit Support & Compliance

• Support internal, customer, supplier, and API Q1 audit preparation by verifying inspection records, quality documentation, and compliance with applicable procedures and requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, applicable standards, API Q1 requirements, and established quality objectives.
• Support and participate in achieving organizational QHSE objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in relevant technical or engineering discipline.
• Relevant QA/QC inspection experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or repair.
• Good knowledge of engineering drawings, inspection methods, quality documentation, and applicable industry standards.
• Certification in welding inspection, NDT, or other relevant QA/QC disciplines (preferred).
• Experience with API Q1, ISO 9001, or other applicable quality management standards (preferred).
• Previous experience in oilfield, drilling, or heavy equipment manufacturing or repair (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods, engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of welding, NDT, material verification, and applicable quality requirements.
• Ability to perform and document incoming, in-process, final, and equipment repair inspections.

Additional Information

• Able to work in workshop and field environments.
• Physically able to perform routine inspections and wear required PPE.
• Flexible for site visits and travel when required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Nabors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.