Quality Specialist III

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Full Time Richland, WA, US

Salary Range: $86,900.80 To $ Annually

CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) is a provider of geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering, remediation and construction services to federal, state, municipal and commercial clients across the United States. Our 40 years of proven performance is a testament to CTI’s ability to understand the complex issues facing our clients – and to hire and retain some of the finest talent in the industry.

We are currently seeking a Quality Specialist III
to support landfill management, operations, inspection, and maintenance services under subcontract to the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) for the Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility (ERDF) and the Integrated Disposal Facility (IDF). CPCCo is a prime contractor to the Department of Energy (DOE) at Hanford Site near Richland Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily perform QA surveillances, assessments, audits, and reviews to determine compliance with and effective implementation of the project QA Program.
• Develop, review and approve documents and procedures implementing project QA Program to assure QA requirements are integrated into project work planning, procurement, and assurance of performance. These are to include commercial grade dedications and product Quality Assurance Inspection Plans.
• Perform field inspection and oversight of work activities using basic, mechanical and welding level II inspection disciplines.
• Provide expert QA/QC guidance and problem-solving expertise as requested to resolve and prevent quality problems.
• Perform contract and contractor oversight activities.
• Verify and document that all materials/equipment received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use in the project, check for damaged and defective materials and address.
• Schedule, coordinate, and document all required code and independent inspections. Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.
• Stop work, reject materials and/or equipment, and direct the removal and replacement of any work not in compliance with contract documents, applicable codes, building standards, and/or established principles of construction engineering, or activities which present life-threatening conditions or damage to the site.
• Track and submit batch plant tickets daily, monthly, and yearly.
• Manage Government Furnished Property Program, DOT Program, assist with Welding Program, and Lockout/Tagout compliance.
• Communicate and interact as a team member with all trades, manufacturers, suppliers, construction staff and customer representatives, in a professional manner.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental engineering/technology, Construction Management, Geology or related field or equivalent years of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Construction QA/QC, Construction Management, or related field.
• Landfill CQA experience is preferred.
• DOE Site experience is required.
• Experience and knowledge of ASME, AWS, ASNT, ISO, ASTM, IBS, NQA-1 Standards & Commercial Grade Dedication Methods is required.
• Prior inspection certifications for basic, mechanical, civil and welding are preferred.
• Experience in Lockout/Tagout is preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certified a plus.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office required.
• Must receive a…