Lead Shop Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspection activities with VPM Coordinators, suppliers, and third-party inspection agencies in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Fabrication Quality Control Plans (FQCPs)
• Obtain and review purchase orders, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation required to support inspection activities
• Conduct on-site supplier inspection and expediting visits
• Review and monitor approved shop inspection procedures and quality processes
• Examine equipment for compliance with technical specifications, codes, and engineering drawings
• Oversee Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities including MT, PT, RT, and UT
• Witness testing activities and quality hold points as required
• Produce inspection deliverables including pre-inspection meeting reports, pre-fabrication meeting reports, inspection reports, expediting reports, flash reports, inspection release notes, supplier punch lists, and non-conformance reports
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation using approved systems and tools
• Monitor supplier fabrication schedules and identify schedule impacts
• Monitor supplier quality performance and identify quality-related issues
• Initiate and follow up on supplier quality concerns with relevant stakeholders
• Develop and coordinate schedule mitigation plans with suppliers and project teams
• Perform supplier shop surveys and recertification activities as required

Leadership / Management Responsibilities

• Act as lead coordinator for seconded inspection personnel supporting supplier activities
• Coordinate inspection and quality activities among suppliers, contractors, and third-party inspection agencies
• Provide guidance regarding quality requirements, inspection activities, and supplier compliance expectations
• Facilitate communication among suppliers, project teams, QA/QC personnel, and VPM management
• Support supplier and third-party agency performance evaluations
• Contribute to development and awareness training for junior VPM personnel
• Cookordinate schedule mitigation activities with suppliers and project stakeholders to support successful delivery
• Promote continuous improvement in supplier quality and performance management processes

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards
• Verify supplier adherence to approved fabrication and inspection procedures
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and certification requirements
• Ensure quality records, inspection reports, and manufacturing documentation are complete and accurate
• Support non-conformance management and corrective action processes
• Ensure timely reporting of schedule and quality risks
• Maintain organized documentation within approved document management systems
• Support continuous improvement of supplier quality and inspection processes
• Ensure inspection and expediting activities are executed in accordance with company procedures and project requirements