Description

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., has a current opening for a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist II in Honolulu, HI.

Summary: Directly reports to QA & EHS Manager located in National City, Ca. Inspect and monitor work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections for Quality compliance. Build/review work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements. 

This is a non‑supervisory position that provides management oversight and supports the career development of production trades related to quality assurance and safety requirements. The role also conducts project‑level QA inspections and assessments in situations where requirements cannot be fulfilled by trade Quality Control Inspectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects.

• Defines test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans.

• Perform in-process work surveillances, weld surveillances, safety & environmental surveillances and conduct final work-package review after work-completion.

• Performs evaluations of Suppliers/Subcontractors to verify suitable for use and maintains the Supplier Rating List and supporting documentation files.

• Performs internal audit/surveillances to monitor and evaluate supplier (subcontractor/service provider) compliance.

• Prepares Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and work instructions.

• Assists Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman in the understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.  

• Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks

• Monitors compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.

• Develops safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages.

• Schedules and Conducts Safety/Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances.

• Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.

• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.

• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.

• Maintain OQE records retention.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the QA & EHS Manager and/or Quality Director

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 5 years total waterfront experience with 3 years Structural, Pipe, Quality Assurance, Safety and Environmental experience to include NAVSEA Standard Item Compliance experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (85%)

• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties. Must be able to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years waterfront Structural, Pipe, Quality Assurance, Safety and Environmental experience to include NAVSEA Standard Item Compliance experience.

• Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with a completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience OR 4 years' military service with specialized training and certifications in, Structural, Pipe, Quality Assurance, Safety and Environmental, to include NAVSEA Standard Item Compliance experience.

Certifications in one or more of the following:

• Quality Assurance Inspector

• Quality Assurance Auditor

• NACE/NBPI

• Weld Program Experience

• NDT Level II for VT, PT and MT (SYCP)

• NSI 009-08 Safety Representative

• RCRA and DOT

 Job Training:

• Safety, Quality Assurance and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable in shipyard, maritime, and commercial work practices, quality assurance, safety, Metal-work and contracting methods. 

• Knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, Environmental Regulations, NAVSEA Standard Items, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), Level I, and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, and other customer related specifications and standards.

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of workplace Safety.

• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective fabrication or manufacture and distribution of products.

 Skills

• Able to conduct audits and surveillances. Able to develop trend reports based on results of the audits and surveillances.

• Able to conduct Job Hazardous Analysis specific for tasking

• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Effective interpersonal skills and able to lead/teach others.

• Effective problem-solving skills.  Provides sound judgment and decision.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

 Abilities:

• Able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents written in standard English text.

• Able to read structural, mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Able to anticipate problems and apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 

• Able to remain calm in stressful situations including high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements.

• Able to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

 ADA Notations:

• Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines.

• Must be able to operate in confined Spaces, noisy environment, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations.

• Able to lift, carry and move objects at least 25 lbs. in weight.

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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