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Field Quality Compliance Specialist
full-time•Henderson
About this role
The Field Quality Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in upholding the integrity and craftsmanship of RK’s steel erection and field construction projects. This position focuses on implementing quality standards, conducting inspections, and supporting field teams with training and process improvement to ensure all work meets rigorous industry codes and internal expectations.
Working alongside project teams, you’ll help develop and maintain quality systems that drive consistency and compliance in the field. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong QA/QC background and a passion for building things the right way to make a lasting impact on high-profile projects across RK’s growing portfolio.
Self. Made. at RK
At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.
RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.
People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.
With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.
Position Summary
The Field Quality Systems Supervisor is responsible for executing and maintaining the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) across all construction and erection sites. This role ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications by developing, implementing, and auditing field quality procedures. The position collaborates cross-functionally with project stakeholders to uphold product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and standardize field-level quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection protocols in alignment with the corporate QMS.
- Deliver technical training to field personnel, foremen, and supervisors on inspection techniques, quality documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct systematic field audits and inspections to verify adherence to project specifications, industry standards (AWS, IBC, ICC, ASNT), and internal procedures.
- Coordinate inspection activities with Project Managers, Engineers, Field Supervisors, and third-party inspectors to ensure timely quality verifications.
- Identify non-conformances, initiate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and validate the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
- Support pre-task planning and lead Quality Assurance briefings to reinforce quality expectations and risk mitigation strategies.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to field quality, including defect rates, rework trends, and audit findings.
- Assist with internal, customer, and regulatory audits, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability of quality records.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in construction quality control, steel erection, or related field.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with at least 5 years of hands-on weld inspection experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience developing and implementing QMS procedures in field environments.
- Preferred: ICC Certified Bolting Inspector and ASNT Level II (MT & UT).
- Strong knowledge of AWS, IBC, ICC, ASNT standards and inspection methodologies.
- Proficient in interpreting structural drawings, erection plans, and technical specifications.
- Skilled in audit execution, non-conformance reporting, and quality data analysis.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Must be willing to out of state projects as needed
Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability
- Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
- Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
- Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
- Work in all types of weather.
- Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
- Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects
What Sets RK Industries Apart
- Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
- Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
- Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
- Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
- Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
What you'll do
- The Field Quality Compliance Specialist is responsible for implementing quality standards and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with industry codes and internal expectations. This role also involves training field teams and developing quality systems to drive consistency in construction projects.
About RK Industries, LLC
As a second-generation family-owned business, RK Industries (RK) has undergone many evolutions since its incorporation in Colorado in 1985. With roots tracing back to 1963, RK is proud of its family history, traditions and continued focus on leading its industries of choice. RK operates seven businesses that provide construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services solutions, including RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, RK operates six major facilities to provide services across the Mountain West region.
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