Latin America Energy Vendor Inspector

**Posting Date**:25 Jul 2025

**City**:Nova Lima

**Location**:Nova Lima, BR, 34000-000

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Division**:Energy Procurement Solutions

**Level of experience**:Intermediate
- RINA is currently recruiting for a **Latin America Energy Vendor Inspector** to join its office in **XXXX** within the **Energy Procurement Solutions** Division.

**Mission**
- A Vendor Inspector acts as a quality assurance professional who ensures that the materials procured from vendors or suppliers meet the specified technical and quality standards. This involves meticulous document review, equipment calibration checks, and on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and standards.**Key Accountabilities**
- 1. Document Verification:

- Check the completeness and latest revision of technical and quality documents, including specifications, procedures, drawings, data sheets, etc.
- Ensure that all necessary documentation is in place before proceeding with inspections.

2. Calibration Check:

- Verify the proper calibration of all apparatus and instrumentation used ( by vendor) in testing materials. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of measurement and testing equipment.

3. Inspection Execution:

- Ensure to be qualified to perform the test notified
- Perform inspections based on notifications, approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and documents approved by customer.
- Follow established procedures and guidelines for conducting inspections to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.

4. Test Witnessing:

- Witness various tests, including visual and dimensional inspections, pressure tests, Positive Material Identification (PMI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), etc.
- Ensure that tests are conducted in compliance with the latest approved technical data sheets, test procedures, supplier internal standard operating procedures, and relevant quality standards.

5. Quality Compliance:

- Verify that all tests are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures.
- Ensure that supplier internal standard operating procedures are followed and that quality standards are met during the testing processes.

6. Material Certification Review:

- Review material certificates and test reports provided by suppliers.
- Confirm that the materials meet the specified requirements and standards as per the documentation and inspection criteria.

**Education**
- High School Diploma/GED**Qualifications**
- Industry Experience: Practical experience in the specific industry in which inspections will be conducted is often a requirement. The number of years of experience can vary based on the complexity of the inspections.
- Inspection Experience: Previous experience in a similar inspection role is highly beneficial.
- Understanding of Specifications: Familiarity with technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards relevant to the products or materials being inspected.
- Quality Control Knowledge: Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures.
- Certifications in Inspection Techniques: Possession of relevant certifications, such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or industry-specific certifications related to inspection processes.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certifications: Depending on the industry, certifications in NDT methods may be required.

**Competencies**
- ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
- BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
- CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
- EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
- MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
- MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
- PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
- PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
- THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
- RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
- At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99._