The Quality Inspector is responsible for the execution of the required verification, inspection, or test (as per ITP) to ensure conformance to specified Quality requirement and standards. His/her tasks involve examining products and materials on various construction stages/checkpoints/ holdpoints for defects or deviation from issued drawings, specifications and quality standards.
He/She is also responsible for maintaining and improving inspection process and controls to achieve and continuously improve quality of constructed vessels.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with 2-3 years experience in quality control, inspection, and testing in shipbuilding, marine construction or heavy industries; or
- Technical Diploma/ Associate Degree, with 5+ years experience in quality control, inspection, and testing in shipbuilding construction or similar industries
Technical Skills and Physical Requirements:
- Strong working knowledge (reading and interpreting) ship construction or technical drawings and blueprints
- Knowledge of marine standards and classification societies
- Familiar with the following.
- Welding processes, hull construction, piping, structural assemblies
- Quality control procedures, inspection process and checklists
- Use of inspection tools such as welding gauges, micrometers, calipers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge in documentation and report writing
- Ability to work in shipyard environments (confined spaces, heights, marine weather). Physically fit to perform inspections
- Willing to work extra hours, including overtime and weekends, when required to meet project deadlines
Soft Skills:
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of organization and external customers
- Critical thinking and strong attention to details
- Familiarity and knowledge with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL and Classification rules
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor experience
- Good background on shipbuilding processes and operations, preferably Aluminium shipbuilding
- Strong background in machineries, engineering systems, equipment commissioning and testing, and marine propulsion system
- Knowledgeable on welding codes and standards (ASME, AWS, ISO etc).
- Welding Inspection Trainings and Qualifications (AWS, CSWIP Welding Inspector)
- NDT background and/or certifications (VT, UT, RT, PT)
- Knowledge in Problem solving and Root cause analysis tools
- Knowledge and/or qualification in Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
Why Austal?
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.