Quality Assurance Specialist III

Overview

Quality Assurance Specialist III – Job
-43.

Location:

Portsmouth, Virginia. Date Posted: . Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. has a job opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist III in Portsmouth, VA.

• Establishes basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects. Perform in-process work surveillances, safety surveillances and conduct final work-package review after work-completion.
• Performs internal audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use.
• Prepares Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Assists Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman in the understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.
• Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks.
• Monitors compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, workmanship standards and customer requirements.
• Develops safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages.
• Defines test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans.
• Schedules and conducts Safety/Quality Assurance inspections, audits and surveillances.
• Performs audits and evaluations of suppliers/subcontractors.
• Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representatives to assure compliance with requirements.
• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.
• Maintain OQE records retention.

• High School GED Diploma or equivalent and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 5 years total waterfront experience with 3 years Quality Assurance experience to include Level I/SUBSAFE/SOC experience.
• Travel:
  Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (85%).
• Job Training:
  Safety, Quality Assurance and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.
• Certifications:
  
  Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Assurance Auditor (preferred), NACE/NBPI (desired), NDT Level II VT, PT, MT, UTT (desired).
• Base Access:
  Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience to include Level I/SUBSAFE/SOC experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with a completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience OR 4 years' military service with specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance to include Level I/SUBSAFE/SOC experience.

• 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), Level I, SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC 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.

• Able to conduct audits and surveillances. Able to develop trend reports based on results of the audits and surveillances.
• Able to conduct Job Hazardous Analysis specific for tasking.
• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills and able to lead/teach others.
• Effective problem solving skills. Provides sound judgment and decision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

• Able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Able to read…