QA/QC Inspector

About the Company

Gulf Copper LLC, a subsidiary of Davie Defense, is a leading Marine Repair and New Construction company based in Galveston, Texas, with more than 75 years of ship repair and fabrication experience on the Gulf Coast. Gulf Copper’s primary business is the repair and refurbishment of marine vessels, ship construction, and fabrication for transportation, government, and oil and gas markets.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing Quality Control/Assurance and Field Inspections, as well as preparations of Inspection Reports and Sketches. The duties include:

• Completing and documenting inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste
• Maintaining quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results
• Approving incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Approving in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor
• Approving finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work
• Coordinating with Production, Customers, and Third-Party Surveyors as required
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations

Requirements

High School/GED preferred. Three to four years of Quality Control / NDT / NDE and/or NACE experience in a maritime or oil & gas industry preferred. Or 5-6 years of Welding / Fitting experience in a Fabrication Shop or Shipyard.

Working Conditions

The work will be performed in open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office-controlled environment. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. The work may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Skills

NDE / NDT and/or NACE Skills preferred. Level 2 VT, PT and MT certifications. Knowledge of Welding Materials and Codes/Specifications preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand codes/specifications, sketches, and technical manuals. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. Strong Organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance and a strong team player. Commitment to company values, policies, and procedures and safety program.