Quality Control Inspector ; SRS

Epsilon Systems is seeking a Quality Control Inspector I for the Ship Repair Sector division in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary:

Directly reports to the QA Supervisor for Ship Repair Sector and Shipyard Services in the Portsmouth, Va. location. Inspects and monitors work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections for Quality compliance. Provide assistance to onsite management for quality assurance, safety requirements and other needs as requested. Provides project QA inspections and testing as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assigned full time shipboard quality oversight, work with production to support quality requirements.
• Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.
• Follows safety, quality control and inspection procedures for test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages and QA Work Books.
• Follows test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans.
• Schedules and Conducts in-process “Self-Assessment” in-process Safety/Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances for the Project Manager assigned.
• Performs Audits and Surveillances of Suppliers/Subcontractors for in-process work.
• Coordinates with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.
• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.
• Maintain OQE records retention.
• Assigned to project for onsite support to the Project Manager and Supervisor/Foreman to ensure all documentation is completed as required. Assist production in other ways as necessary (i.e. Fire Watch, Tank Watch, general cleaning, material control, etc.) while assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA Supervisor or Project Manager (when assigned to worksite).

Required Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 3 years total waterfront experience with 2 years Quality Inspection/Testing experience.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time.
• Safety, Quality Assurance and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.
• Able to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.
• Knowledgeable in shipyard, maritime, and commercial work practices, quality assurance, safety, Metal-work and contracting methods.
• Knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, and other customer related specifications and standards.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of workplace Safety.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective fabrication or manufacture and distribution of products.
• Conduct Job Hazardous Analysis specific for tasking
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must have a basic command of the English language in order to read, write, communicate, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions and assignments. Able to read Structural, Mechanical and electrical Drawings written in English.
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