Quality Assurance Specialist III

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

Summary:

Directly reports to QA & EHS Supervisor. Inspect and monitor work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections for Quality compliance. Review work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements.

Non-Supervisory. Provide management oversight, and career development of production trades related to quality assurance and safety requirements. Provide Project QA inspections and assessments were requirements cannot be met by trade Quality Control Inspectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 audit of 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, Audit 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 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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• 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.

Knowledge:

• 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…