Vigor Marine Group · 1 day ago
QA Representative, Coatings
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expVigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization, seeking a QA Representative for their coatings division. The role involves developing and administering tests and inspections, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and acting as a liaison between various stakeholders.
Shipbuilding
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards
Serves as liaison between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies, as required
Ensures that all preliminary inspection requirements have been satisfied and are accomplished in accordance with contract specifications prior to final inspection call outs to regulatory agencies
Monitor craft work to ensure proper workmanship is in accordance with regulatory agencies, classification society, NAVSEA Standard Items, Vigor Industrial and acceptable shipbuilding practices as appropriate
Ensures that all instrumentation and gauges used in testing procedures are properly calibrated in accordance with regulatory agencies and company calibration guidelines
Informs Project Management, Quality Director, and Operations Managers/Directors of all deficiencies requiring corrective action as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) to include Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR), and Non-conforming Services (NCS)
Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials
Assists Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to Ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed
Develops and assists in administering training to craft supervisors and test directors for applicable test and inspection requirements
Ensures materials purchased and installed meet requirements of contract specifications by performing random checks
Ensures all subcontractors’ qualifications meet requirements of regulatory agencies and contract specifications. Also ensures all subcontractor required quality assurance submittals are correct and fulfill requirements of the specifications
Reviews and qualifies all Quality Assurance requirements imposed by outside agencies. Verifies that requirements do not impose higher levels of effort to accomplish then those required by contract specifications
Coordinates with management and craft supervisors to ensure all personnel meet the minimum skill and ability along and possess the required certifications to accomplish the task assigned
Qualification
Required
Five (5) or more years of coatings inspection experience either in a marine, bridges, heavy construction or industrial manufacturing environment
NACE or SSPC Inspection Certification - Paint and Coating (Level 2 or above preferred)
Knowledge of applicable SSPC and/ or NACE acceptance criteria for marine coating applications
Effective knowledge of inspection tools and techniques required to conduct marine blast and coating inspection
Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections
Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair; crafts required in ship repair
Ability to read and interpret construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts
Skilled at conducting inspections and guide others in appropriate work process techniques
Ability to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution
Effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels
Handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment
Effectively work in a complex multi-craft, union-work environment, influence others to meet quality standards, and be skilled at conflict resolution
Ability to use PC, including I-pads, and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs
Ability to provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction
Able to identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an on-going basis
Skill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards
Company
Vigor Marine Group
With five shipyards, eight dry docks, and more than 15,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$75MKey Investors
Endeavour Capital
2019-07-25Acquired
2011-12-01Private Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Billy Martin
Chief Technology and Security Officer (CTSO)
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