QA Inspector

• Performs predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications for QA inspections and tests required to substantiate conformance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conducts surveillance audits in all phases and stages during ship repair.

• Technical/Associate Degree, preferably Q.A./Marine-related or equivalent, or 4 to 6 years of Quality Assurance inspection experience or equivalent trade related.
• Certified as a Non-Destructive Test Inspector Level II (includes VT, PT, MT, and UT) to NAVSEA TECHPUB requirements. If not certified, must be able to be certified if assigned these duties.
• Certified in accordance with the NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI) course, NACE International Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 or higher, or SSPC Protective Coating Inspector Program (PCI) Level 2.
• Knowledge of ship construction and repair procedures including welding, structural, machinery, electrical piping, ventilation and familiarity with various measuring instruments related to inspections.

• Must be able to perform the essentials of the position including the ability to work at heights, enter tanks, voids and cofferdams to perform competent person duties.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders, work around moving machinery and perform tasks while using a sky climber, scissor lift and/or condor.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, military standard/specifications, Regulatory Body Requirements, and Shipbuilding Specifications.
• Possess a good general knowledge of ship repair procedures and test requirements.
• Skilled in blueprint reading, precision instrument utilization, and technical manual interpretation.Able to set, self-calibrate and use assigned testing, inspection and QA instruments.
• Fundamental problem-solving skills. Able to use basic Lean and Six Sigma principles to provide recommended solutions to identified or perceived problems.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, resourcefulness, and good judgment in dealing with others.

• Witnesses or performs and documents (I) (V) and (G) point inspections and other test at key points in the work process.
• Creates written records to document the inspection results and provide supporting documentation to the Test and Inspection plan.
• Ensure all QA inspection equipment being utilized is calibrated and is certified under the company’s calibration process/programs.
• Technical knowledge in using various measuring devices.
• Evaluate results from tests and inspections to determine acceptability.
• Has the authority to accept, reject or rework defective or malfunctioning units as per procedures.
• Responsible for managing OQE documentation for work assigned to them.
• Responsible for receipt inspections.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure correct materials, proper fabrication and installation procedures are utilized during production process.
• Perform monitoring and surveillance of shipboard production processes for compliance to standards requirements.
• Research standards and specification requirements to develop monitoring/surveillance plans.
• Organize and report test results.
• Perform specialized inspections and reports work in process observations/surveillances/audits to provide an overview of adherence to work specifications and the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
• Performs non-destructive testing and critical coating inspections as required by specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, process control procedures or other technical documentation (when assigned these duties).
• Review all Work Specification items, drawings, technical manuals, NAVSEA Standard Items or other contract documentation to ensure all Testing and Inspection requirements are identified or captured in the TIP.
• Preparation and distribution of weekly QA metrics.

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”