Quality Assurance Representative/Port Engineer

CACI; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

CAC I is seeking a part-time Quality Assurance Representative/Port Engineer in Mill Creek, WA to provide on-site PM support to MSC vessels and verify engineering requirements during shipyard availabilities. The role emphasizes observation, reporting, and ensuring compliance with ABS/USCG standards.

The candidate will monitor shipyard activities, review production tasks, and deliver daily and periodic status updates to the Principal Port Engineer, with CONUS/OCOUNS travel up to 100% as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak/write English.
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance.
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCOUNS 2-4 months at a time.
• Physical ability to walk the entirety of a ship, up and down ladder wells, and crawl into tanks.
• Knowledgeable of ship construction, metal work, and auxiliary systems.
• Seagoing experience.
• Naval architecture experience.
• Structural engineering experience.
• USCG licensed officer and/or related military or career experience.
• Experience in metal work, rust identification, and piping systems.
• Knowledge and experienced with both ABS and USCG regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site ship availability program management (PM) and technical support to MSC vessels scheduled to enter shipyard availabilities for maintenance, installations, and modifications.
• Observe, monitor work performed by shipyard personnel to verify and validate adherence to work package requirements and ABS/USCG requirements.
• Review shipyard production activities in piping, steel and aluminum fit-ups, weld inspection, and gauging; make determinations on replacement requirements and provide PPE recommendations.
• Provide written daily status reports to the PPE and periodic verbal status updates on assigned work items.
• Attend Quality Assurance Checkpoints and report any concerns to PPE.
• Conduct daily rounds walking the ship to observe and monitor shipyard work processes, quality, and progress for assigned work items.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Representative/Port Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 100%

Type of Travel: Local

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Provide on-site ship availability program management (PM) and technical support to Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. MSC's vessels are scheduled to enter shipyard availabilities for various maintenance, installations, and modifications.

Contractor shall work with the Availability Management Team (AMT) to accomplish the specific tasks for assigned work items.

Contractor shall assist in observing and verification and reporting on engineering requirements associated with the maintenance, repair and modification of the vessel. The CQAR will provide all observations, reports and recommendations to the Principal Port Engineer (PPE).

Provide technical services for engineering development and documentation. Technical services shall include engineering support in areas of naval architecture, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and marine engineering. Work packages and studies will be conducted to support vessels and upcoming availabilities and will provide replacement and repair solutions and upgrades or improvements.

Responsibilities:

• The contractor shall perform the following related to the work items assigned.
• observe, monitor work performed by shipyard personnel to verify and validate adherence to work package requirements and ABS/USCG Regulatory Body requirements. Contractor shall verify installations, interfaces, test procedures, test results and compare to the specifications of the work items and drawings.
• Provide review of shipyard production activities in the areas of piping and steel and aluminum fit-ups, weld inspection, and gauging. Make determinations on plating and piping replacement requirements and provide recommendations to PPE. Provide review of structural drawings and documents to ensure proper grade and plate sizes are being utilized.
• Provide a written daily status report on assigned work items to the PPE.. Provide periodic verbal reports to the PPE on status of assigned work items throughout the day.
• Attend Quality Assurance Checkpoints. Report any concerns to PPE.
• Contractor shall perform daily rounds walking the ship during various times of the day to observe and monitor shipyard work process, quality and progress being accomplished for assigned work items.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to speak/write English
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance
• Ability to travel CONUS/OCOUNS 2-4 months at a time
• Physical ability to walk the entirety of a ship, up and down ladder wells, and crawl into tanks
• Knowledgeable of ship construction, metal work, and auxiliary systems

Desired:

• Seagoing experience
• Naval architecture experience
• Structural engineering experience
• USCG licensed officer and/or related military or career experience
• Experience in metal work, rust identification, and pipping systems
• Knowledge and experienced with both ABS and USCG regulations

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What You Can Expect:

• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$72,700 - $149,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as