NBPI/Quality Assurance

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning; National City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector to support ship repair operations, including preservation and non-skid work aboard U.S. Navy and commercial vessels.

The role demands hands-on QA/QC, NAVSEA standard item knowledge, and thorough documentation of inspections. Travel to project sites may be required to meet production schedules and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on QA/QC experience in ship repair or marine preservation preferred.
• Proficient with NAVSEA Standard Items and related technical requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret work specifications, drawings and inspection requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; able to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA inspections for ship repair activities including tank cleaning, preservation, and flushing.
• Conduct inspections and checkpoints per NAVSEA Standard Items and company procedures.
• Inspect coating application, surface prep, environmental conditions, DFT and final acceptance.
• Verify work complies with technical requirements and manufacturer specs.
• Prepare inspection records, reports, and objective evidence (OQE).
• Coordinate with Production, Project Management, customers, and QA personnel to avoid delays.

Skills

QA/QC experience

NAVSEA knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Travel willingness

Shifts/OT flexibility

Education

NBPI/NACE certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector to support ship repair operations (including preservation/non-skid). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing quality inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items and applicable technical requirements.

Our work includes tank cleaning, technical flushing, surface preparation and preservation, aboard U.S. Navy and commercial vessels.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Quality Assurance inspections for ship repair activities that include tank cleaning, technical flushing and preservation related work.
• Conduct requires inspections and checkpoints in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items, specifications, work items, and company procedures.
• Inspect surface preparation, environmental conditions, coating application, cure, dry film thickness (DFT), and final acceptance requirements.
• Verify work is completed in accordance with applicable technical requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform and document required quality checkpoints for tank cleaning, preservation, and technical flushing operations, as applicable.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection records, reports, objective quality evidence, and required QA documentation (PCP-PSP-Cap-Sheet OQE).
• Coordinate with Production, Project Management, customers, and other QA personnel to ensure required inspections are completed without delaying production.
• Identify and document deficiencies or nonconforming conditions and verify corrective actions prior to acceptance.
• Ensure calibrated inspection equipment is properly maintained and used.
• Participate in customer and government inspections as required.
• Support audits and quality reviews.
• Maintain a strong understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items and applicable contract requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current NBPI or NACE certification/qualification preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook-Excel-Word)
• Previous QA/QC experience in U.S. Navy ship repair, shipyards, or marine preservation strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items, particularly requirements applicable to surface preparation and preservation.
• Experience inspecting coatings, surface preparation, environmental conditions, DFT, and preservation processes.
• Familiarity with tank cleaning and/or technical flushing is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret work specifications, technical documents, drawings, and inspection requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with Production while maintaining independent QA responsibilities and inspection requirements.
• Must be able to access shipyards and U.S. Navy installations as required.
• Must be willing and able to travel as necessary based on project and operational needs.
• Must be willing to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime when project requirements dictate.

Preferred Requirements:

• NBPI or NACE coating inspection certifications.
• NAVSEA ship repair experience.
• Experience with NAVSEA Standard Item requirements.
• Experience with NBPI-NACE documentation and inspection checkpoints (appendices and logs).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience working with Navy prime contractors and shipyard QA organizations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Able to perform the following activities: Climbing, Bending, Crawling, Accessing Confined Spaces, Walking Across Uneven Terrain, Working in Various Temperature Extremes, Wearing a Respirator and Safety Equipment
• Able to work at heights from Scaffold and Personnel Lifts
• Able and willing to follow all applicable site and company safety procedures

• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and gangways, work aloft while wearing fall prevention equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry the same for short distances and up and down stairs and steep inclines

Position Expectations:

This position requires someone who is detail oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in an active ship repair environment. The QA Inspector is expected to maintain quality requirements while communicating effectively with Production and ensuring inspections and documentation are completed accurately and on time.

Travel may be required to support projects at other facilities or customer locations based on operational needs.

Other requirements:

All positions require a pre-employment medical test. This employer participates in E-Verify. Must be able to qualify for DBIDS security clearance. Ability to read technical English is a must. U.S. Citizenship is preferred (for some work locations it is required). Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Women, veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA M/F D/V

Job Type: Full-time