QA/QC Coordinator

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Full benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc seeks an experienced Quality Assurance/Quality Control Leader to supervise the QA/QC team, drive process improvements, and advance the HMS program on EPC projects across our Alabama operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in QA/QC, ASQ or equivalent certification preferred, and a proven ability to audit, train, and deliver corrective actions while interfacing with clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in QA/QC for EPC projects.
• Knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards (ASME, API, AWS, NFPA, NACE, IEEE, NEC)
• Minimum 3 years as a Provisional Auditor or 1 year as Lead Auditor
• ASQ or RABQSA Auditor training certification preferred
• Ability to present QA/QC training to groups 5–20+ people
• Valid driver's license
• Experience with construction methods and standards
• Experience interfacing with clients
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Prioritizing work, scheduling plans, and following up on directed assignments.
• Assisting QA Leader in promoting quality awareness within the organization.
• Administering the quality assurance system and providing training as necessary.
• Presenting HMS training and maintaining QA training records.
• Developing written work processes to support HMS.
• Assisting QA Leader in Lessons Learned and Customer Satisfaction efforts.
• Conducting quality audits, documenting results and implementing root cause analysis.
• Issuing audit reports in a timely manner, logging and tracking audit findings.
• Preparing project-specific quality plans.
• Coordinating vendor surveillance activities, including 3rd Party Inspection.
• Performing vendor surveillance audits/inspections.
• Maintaining quality records and reporting on performance.
• Maintaining corrective action plans and progress reports.
• Aligning client expectations and collecting feedback surveys.
• Encouraging team members to recognize outstanding performance.
• Growing team to high performance.
• Implementing Value Engineering ideas for cost savings.
• Occasional travel to other Hargrove offices for audits/training.

Skills

QA/QC practices

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Auditing

Client interface

Industry codes knowledge

Auditor training

Turnover tracking tools

Quality records

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Industrial Engineering or related field

ASQ Certification in Quality Engineering or Management (preferred)

Tools

Quality Management System

Job description

What You\'ll Be Doing Job Scope:

Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team. Coordinates lessons learned, process improvements, and Quality training efforts. Work at this level requires extensive experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control. This work will be performed under minimal supervision. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity providing full benefits and competitive compensation. Per Diem may be available for those who qualify.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prioritizing work, scheduling plans, and following up on directed assignments.
• Assisting Quality Assurance Leader in promoting and growing quality awareness within the organization.
• Administering the quality assurance system and providing training, as necessary.
• Presenting Hargrove Management System (HMS) training and maintaining quality assurance training records.
• Developing written work processes (procedures, flow-charts, checklists, etc.) to support the HMS.
• Assisting Quality Assurance Leader in Lessons Learned and Customer Satisfaction efforts.
• Conducting quality audits, documenting results and implementing root cause analysis where appropriate.
• Issuing audit reports in a timely manner, logging and tracking audit finding resolutions and identifying any performance issues and areas of non-conformance.
• Assisting Discipline Resource Leaders, Project Managers, and other Department Team Leaders with developing corrective action plans and preventative action strategies.
• Preparing project-specific quality plans
• Coordinating vendor surveillance activities for projects, including 3rd Party Inspection.
• Performing vendor surveillance audits / inspections for projects.
• Keeping leadership informed on quality performance and ensuring that quality records are maintained.
• Maintaining corrective action plans related to quality assurance and developing any appropriate reports to support, monitor and track the improvement progress against any planned corrective actions.
• Assisting the Industry Leaders with alignment of client expectations and facilitating feedback surveys.
• Encouraging all team members to recognize outstanding performance.
• Assisting the team, through various alignment activities, to grow into a high-performance team.
• Implementing a Value Engineering Program that tracks/documents cost savings ideas.
• Occasionally travelling to other Hargrove offices to perform quality assurance audits and/or training.

Ideal Background Education:

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited university is required.

Certification:

ASQ Certification in Quality Engineering or Management is preferred.

Experience:

This position requires 10+ or more years of relevant experience in Quality Management System and EPC Project Quality Assurance Management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hands on knowledge of QA/QC practices related to heavy industrial EPC project execution.
• Working knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards including but not limited to ASME, API, AWS, NFPA, NACE, IEEE and NEC.
• A minimum of three (3) years as a Provisional Auditor or one (1) year as a Lead Auditor is preferred.
• Certification of successful completion of ASQ or RABQSA Auditor Training is preferred.
• Ability to effectively present Quality Management/Engineering Quality Assurance Training to groups ranging from 5 to 20+ people.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in and a thorough knowledge of construction work methods, practices and codes and standards.
• Proven ability to monitor industrial contractor project performance and to verify that specifications and quality standards are met.
• Proven ability to analyze quality assurance data and make recommendations for improvements.
• Proven ability to audit and compile quality records.
• Proven ability to effectively interface directly with clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and innovative thinking style.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
• Knowledge and experience with turnover tracking tools is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders or perform duties utilizing a safety harness while working at elevated heights.
• Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying equipment.
• Ability to perform work outdoors or in process units in hot or cold climates.
• Ability to perform duties within confined spaces for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects.

Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the "Best Firms to Work For" by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.

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