Quality Assurance (QA) Traceability Specialist

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island seeks a Quality Assurance Traceability Specialist to manage traceability data and documentation for fabrication projects, ensuring customer contract requirements are met.

Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, interpreting drawings, entering mill certificates, and maintaining traceability databases to support quality control and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret structural drawings and fabrication specs.
• 3+ years in quality assurance traceability.
• Proficient with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Review job specs to determine traceability for materials and processes.
• Interpret drawings and welding symbols.
• Enter and file mill certificates and traceability data.
• Maintain databases for verification and traceability.

Skills

Traceability

Quality assurance

Documentation control

Reading drawings

NDE knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor’s in Quality/Manufacturing

ISO 9001 Auditor Certification

Tools

QMS software

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Main Purpose

The Quality Assurance Traceability Specialist collects, records, verifies, files and archives all applicable traceability documentation for Fabrication projects while ensuring customer contract requirements are met.

Description

The Quality Assurance Traceability Specialist collects, records, verifies, files and archives all applicable traceability documentation for Fabrication projects while ensuring customer contract requirements are met.

Essential Functions

• Review all job specifications to obtain the necessary information to determine the project requirement for the traceability of material, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), hydro testing, stress relieving etc. for all applicable Fabrication projects
• Read and interpret structural drawings, isometric drawings, welding symbols and fabrication specifications
• Review all customer furnished drawings and internal drawings, sketches, cut list and roll letters to determine what items and welds need to be entered into the database for traceability and verification
• Review, input and file for reference all mill certificate information into the computer database to insure that the material purchased meets the applicable job specifications
• Review, input and file for reference all applicable material trace information, NDE, hydro testing and stress relieving documentation
• Perform computer programming to maintain all computer databases utilized for the verification and traceability performed on all applicable projects
• Display knowledge of dimensional inspection, fit-up verification, weld inspection and documentation control
• Troubleshoot all discrepancies that occur in the material verification and traceability process and on documentation including NDE reports, hydro testing and stress relieving
• Interact with the customer’s inspectors to resolve discrepancies in traceability documentation
• Assemble all final project data books for the customers and for the QC archive
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in quality assurance traceability
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, isometric drawings, welding symbols and fabrication specifications
• Strong understanding of material identification, traceability requirements and material documentation
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection, fit-up verification, weld inspection and documentation control
• Ability to identify, document and communicate quality concerns effectively
• Must be familiar with quality standards, customer specifications and fabrication industry best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education And Training

• Technical certification, Associate degree, or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Welding Technology or related discipline
• ISO 9001 Auditor Certification

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 15 pounds

Tools, Equipment And Technology

• Computer and office equipment
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Environmental Conditions

Work activities are performed within an office environment. Individuals may be exposed to various conditions including changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They may also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Benefits Offered

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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