Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervisor

Packaging Corporation of America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary: $96,000–$120,000

3 weeks paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Life/AD&D/disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an experienced professional to manage QA/QC for fixed equipment, including tank inspection and welding processes. The role covers field inspections, project planning, and adherence to API 653/650 and ASME codes.

The position requires knowledge of NDT methods and supervision of field technicians, with travel for shop inspections as needed. Equal opportunity employer and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High School education with 2 years maintenance related experience.
• Proficient knowledge of ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes; ASME Piping Codes; API 510/570/580/620/650/653.
• Experience in tank integrity inspections and corrosion & welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA/QC for mechanical repairs and tank integrity projects.
• Plan, schedule, and execute tank integrity projects per API references.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and procurement plans for projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation of inspections.
• Provide technical support and supervision to maintenance staff and contractors.

Skills

Tank integrity management

NDT management

API 653/570/580 experience

ASME codes knowledge

Welding inspection (GTAW/SMAW)

Field inspections

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ASME/API standards familiarity

Job description

Function and Scope

Management of all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for fixed equipment, including weld inspection, assembly inspection, and management of materials of construction. Duties will include field inspections of equipment, including internal inspection of tanks and digesters. Travel may be required at times for shop inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all quality assurance and quality control aspects of mechanical repairs
• Manage tank integrity projects for tanks requiring maintenance according to API 653 regulations
• Support portions of larger capital projects requiring new tank construction per API 650 and/or significant tank upgrades
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental to develop schedule for performing tank work
• Prepare estimates, budgets, schedules, materials and contract specifications, procurement plans, and work plans for projects, track and report on project progress and performance
• Plan, schedule, and execute tank integrity projects to meet Company standards and policies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for assigned projects
• Prepare the annual sustaining capital budget and major maintenance budget for tank integrity
• Ensure tank inspection and repairs are documented per regulatory requirements and Company standards and that they are being maintained, organized, and can be accessed for future reference as needed
• Provide technical support during the review of tank integrity processes and procedures to maintain consistent assessment and repair practices
• Provide support for field maintenance technicians and operations staff
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety as well as the safety of employees, the public, and company assets
• Maintain and enforce the Approved Manufacturers List for materials
• Knowledge of corrosion & welding. Welding knowledge of structural and pipe with GTAW, and SMAW processes
• Fixed equipment inspection tasks/ procedures
• NDT management, Working knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Positive Material Identification, and material hardness testing.
• Preparing detailed reports describing types of degradation mechanisms, effect of degradation mechanisms, process streams, etc.
• Personnel supervision, to include contractors
• R-Stamp program management
• Maintain PCA piping specifications for all piping services throughout the mill.
• Assure that all projects, contractors, and PCA are adhering to the specifications as noted above.
• Where fabrication is involved onsite and offsite, review all material specifications, contractors welding and welder qualifications, and determine the required NDE to be performed, to assure that all of the above meet the applicable code and PCA specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A. Education and Experience: High School education with 2 years maintenance related experience.

B. Knowledge/Competencies

• ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes (Sec VIII Div I & II)
• ASME Piping Codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8)
• Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510)
• Pressure Piping Inspection (API 570) and Pressure Relief Systems (API 520/526)
• Tank Evaluations (API 620/650/653)
• Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)
• Fitness for Service (API 579)
• Damage Mechanisms (API 571)

Preferred Certifications

• API 653 Tank Inspector
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector-CWI
• Certified Level II Ultrasonic Testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A
• Mag Particle and Dye penetrant testing
• X-Ray film interpretation

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $96,000 - $120,000.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer