QA/QC Inspector

About the role

The QA/QC Inspector plans and performs QA/QC inspections of the plant and material handling equipment as effectively and economically as possible while being consistent with plant policies, practices and procedures. Moreover, this individual will assist with safety management for the maintenance department as well as drive and manage the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP). This teammate must be able to work in a team setting or independently on projects that ensure the division reaches its goals.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and follows all Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements.
• Participates in incident investigations, audits of work performance, layered safety audits, and PM compliance.
• Develop, prioritize, plan and schedule required QA/QC procedures and manage required documentation in SAP.
• Plan, schedule and execute QA/QC inspections, including management of third‑party inspectors when needed.
• Meet with Superintendent, shift foremen and contractors to manage work priority, develop job plans, define crafts and skills, and engage proper resources for a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan.
• Control and maintain QA/QC documentation for contractor submissions.
• Coordinate and document mandated inspections for plant equipment and tools.
• Manage safety‑related topics for maintenance, including recurring inspections of tools, cranes, hoists, pressure vessels, and ladders in coordination with the plant safety department.
• Administer and coordinate the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) for plant equipment.
• Coordinate countermeasures and modifications based on results of RCFA or near‑miss analysis.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform troubleshooting.
• Operate mobile equipment and certify as a mobile equipment operator for specific equipment (e.g., forklift, carry deck, crane).
• Apply lockout/tag‑out procedures.
• Work shift or flexible schedule as needed.
• Enter information into the maintenance tracking system (SAP PM).
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on a technical field preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), maintenance management, and ERP software.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including leading teams.
• Ability to walk long distances, stand, and work for more than 2 hours in tough environmental conditions (high temperature, high humidity, noise & dust) and withstand heights up to 500 feet.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to produce quality reports and thorough instructions and directions.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.