QA/QC Technician - Process Piping

Since 1913, Hooper has grown into a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor, headquartered in Wisconsin with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Serving commercial and residential clients, Hooper delivers expert services built on safety, outstanding craftsmanship, respectful collaboration, and community engagement. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and growth. Joining Hooper means joining a century-strong legacy of excellence and people-first values. Hooper also provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

General Summary

The QA/QC Technician will develop and maintain the company's Quality Assurance/Quality Control program for all mechanical construction projects. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise to ensure that all work meets the highest quality standards, complies with relevant codes (ASME, IPC, UPC, NFPA, etc.), and exceeds client expectations.

Principal Accountabilities

Assists Quality Management & Implementation:

• Develop and maintain the project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control plans and procedures in alignment with company policies and project requirements.
• Attend preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for all phases of work.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts, identifying trends in quality data and implementing corrective actions to address issues.

Inspection & Testing:

• Oversee regular site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship and material compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities (e.g., pressure tests, leak tests, equipment startups, system balancing) are performed correctly and documented.
• Coordinate the activities of third-party inspection and testing agencies, ensuring all necessary testing is performed and reports are accurate.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain detailed QA/QC records, including inspection reports, test certificates, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and deficiency logs.
• Manage non-conformance issues, track them to completion, and ensure timely implementation of approved corrective actions (root cause analysis).
• Prepare and provide high-quality reports on quality performance to management and clients.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to resolve quality-related issues and ensure project success.
• Attend weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and project team, providing written reports on progress and reinforcing quality standards.