QA Representative, Coatings

Vigor Marine Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Industrial LLC in United States (Oregon) seeks a coatings inspection professional to develop and administer tests and inspections, ensuring adherence to NAVSEA, USCG, and industry standards. Role includes coordinating with management, crafts, and regulators to ensure proper approvals and documentation.

The position emphasizes calibration of instruments, reporting deficiencies, and training staff, with a strong focus on quality management and client satisfaction in a fast-paced shipyard

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of coatings inspection experience in marine/industrial settings.
• NACE or SSPC Inspection Certification - Paint and Coating (Level 2 or above preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop tests and inspection plans per quality requirements and contract specifications.
• Coordinate between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure preliminary inspection requirements are met before final inspection calls.
• Monitor craft work for compliance with regulatory agencies and standards.
• Calibrate instruments according to regulatory and calibration guidelines.
• Report deficiencies via IDR, QDR, and NCS to management.
• Foster positive relations with crafts, owner reps, and regulators.
• Develop test memos and Process Control Procedures for correct formats.
• Provide training for craft supervisors and test directors on requirements.
• Verify subcontractor QA submittals meet contract specifications.

Skills

Marine coating inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Multi-craft coordination

Tools

MS Office

Databases

iPad

Job description

Hourly Rate: $40.00

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing, tracking, administering, and scheduling tests and inspections and writing required reports. The incumbent inspects in-process and final craft work for proper approvals and documents results as required in test and inspection plans developed by the Quality Department.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

• Develop tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards.
• Serves as liaison between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies, as required.
• Ensures that all preliminary inspection requirements have been satisfied and are accomplished in accordance with contract specifications prior to final inspection call outs to regulatory agencies.
• Monitor craft work to ensure proper workmanship is in accordance with regulatory agencies, classification society, NAVSEA Standard Items, Vigor Industrial and acceptable shipbuilding practices as appropriate.
• Ensures that all instrumentation and gauges used in testing procedures are properly calibrated in accordance with regulatory agencies and company calibration guidelines.
• Informs Project Management, Quality Director, and Operations Managers/Directors of all deficiencies requiring corrective action as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) to include Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR), and Non-conforming Services (NCS).
• Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials.
• Assists Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed.
• Develops and assists in administering training to craft supervisors and test directors for applicable test and inspection requirements.
• Ensures materials purchased and installed meet requirements of contract specifications by performing random checks.
• Ensures all subcontractors’ qualifications meet requirements of regulatory agencies and contract specifications. Also ensures all subcontractor required quality assurance submittals are correct and fulfill requirements of the specifications.
• Reviews and qualifies all Quality Assurance requirements imposed by outside agencies. Verifies that requirements do not impose higher levels of effort to accomplish then those required by contract specifications.
• Coordinates with management and craft supervisors to ensure all personnel meet the minimum skill and ability along and possess the required certifications to accomplish the task assigned.

Job Scope

Ensures blasting and coating activities conform to the requirements of the project specification including all Regulatory, Code and Manufacturer requirements. This position requires ability to assess and administer acceptance requirements based on pre-determined criteria.

Supervisory Responsibility

Does not have any direct reports but may be responsible for supervising workers engaged in conducting tests and inspections in accordance with procedures.

Interpersonal Contacts

Inspectors coordinate with Project Managers, craft supervisors and craft personnel as well as Customer representatives, Paint Manufacturer representatives and Regulatory (ABS/ USCG) inspectors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable SSPC and/or NACE acceptance criteria for marine coating applications.
• Effective knowledge of inspection tools and techniques required to conduct marine blast and coating inspection.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair; crafts required in ship repair.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts.
• Skilled at conducting inspections and guide others in appropriate work process techniques, while mentoring others by modeling respectful behaviors, including interpreting and applying complex contracts in the inspection of work.
• Ability to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels.
• Handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.
• Effectively work in a complex multi-craft, union-work environment, influence others to meet quality standards, and be skilled at conflict resolution.
• Ability to use PC, including iPads, and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs.
• Ability to provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.
• Able to identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an ongoing basis.
• Skill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards, including use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Education and Experience

Five (5) or more years of coatings inspection experience either in a marine, bridges, heavy construction or industrial manufacturing environment.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

NACE or SSPC Inspection Certification - Paint and Coating (Level 2 or above preferred)

Physical Demands

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity. Must be able to walk to and from job sites, frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders, enter confined areas and tanks, and may be required to work more than 8‑hour shifts and weekend work. Must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl and twist, and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice.

Federal Employment Requirements

This role is with a federally contracted employer and is subject to regulations that restrict employment to US Persons only (i.e., US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, legally recognized asylees and refugees, and persons protected under INA). Successful job candidates will be asked to provide documentation of their US Persons status.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre‑employment screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.