QA/QC Field Supervisor

About the Role

As the QA/QC Supervisor, you will lead the QA/QC Project Team, setting clear expectations and actively coaching and developing direct reports. Ensure that the First-in Inspection process effectively reduces risk and minimizes cost due to fabrication and installation errors. Promote resolution of quality issues with the Project Team and monitor all quality issues to ensure systematic problems are addressed. Actively audit the execution of the Project Specific Quality Control Plan to ensure adherence to required commitments and company Standard Operating Procedures. Proactively work with the Project Management Team to support project success and provide input into quality requirement changes.

Supervises: Quality Control Inspectors

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.
• Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Engages with the General Contractor’s Quality Assurance Manager for inspection planning, project compliance, non-conformance management, and quality audits.
• Provides project quality expectations to new inspectors.
• Attends weekly project update meetings with the project group, including discussions on upcoming activities, status, and deadlines.
• Reviews all purchased products or components and provides input on acceptance decisions and future vendor purchases.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and recommends process improvements to management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
• Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to team members and management.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of QA/QC in conjunction with the project team.

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; with 10 years of overall experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in Quality Control focused on ASME B31 piping codes, industrial and commercial construction, fabrication, welding, non-destructive testing, and/or similar fields.
• Current certification in accordance with AWS QC-1 as a Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), and/or ICC Mechanical – Commercial Certification preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing direct reports.
• Proficient understanding of ASME Section IX BP&V Code and experience creating and reviewing welding procedures and welder or brazer qualifications.
• Ability to read, write, and problem-solve; make quick decisions; interpret data and analyze results; effective written and verbal communication is essential.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Excellent time management, written, and spoken communication skills; highly professional, organized, and trustworthy team player.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Regular and routine attendance.

Skills

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: Ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Uses emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: Effectively works toward common goals by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organization’s short- and long-term business strategy; has independently developed a vision for career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals; initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrates openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Schedule

• Hours: Monday through Friday, beginning between 6:00 am and 7:00 am and ending between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, with one hour for lunch.
• Eight hours per day is required, and occasional overtime may be necessary due to business needs.
• Travel: Based on business needs to and from the primary office to regional branch offices and job sites. Varying work in varying locations.