Quality Assurance Specialist

Afognak Native Corporation; Blackstone (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Afognak Native Corporation seeks a QC/QA Lead - Mechanical to lead quality assurance and quality control activities for large facility O&M mechanical systems. This role drives RCM program implementation, non-destructive testing, and clear reporting to project and operations managers.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a facilities management discipline, 15+ years in major industrial or construction QC/QA roles, and at least 5 years as a QC/QA Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a facilities management discipline.
• 15+ years’ experience in major industrial or construction QC/QA roles.
• 5+ years’ experience as a QC/QA Lead.
• Proficient with mechanical O&M systems in large buildings.
• Experience with RCM and non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and continuously improve the QC/QA program for mechanical systems.
• Establish and document QC/QA procedures and method statements.
• Oversee mechanical inspections and testing in line with contract/PWS standards.
• Implement and monitor RCM programs and non-destructive testing methods.
• Guarantee compliance with codes, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Document findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Provide clear reports to Project and Operations Managers.

Skills

RCM programs

Non-destructive testing

Mechanical O&M systems

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a facilities management discipline

Job description

Description

The QC/QA Lead - Mechanical manages all quality assurance and quality control activities related to O&M mechanical operations and systems within large facilities. The role supports project compliance, implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs, and ensures effective use of non-destructive testing, reporting, and corrective actions.

• Quality Assurance Administration:
• Set up, manage, and continuously improve the QC/QA program for mechanical systems.
• Establish and document QC/QA procedures and method statements.
• Oversee mechanical inspections and testing in line with contract/PWS standards.
• Compliance & Program Development:
• Implement and monitor RCM programs and non-destructive testing methods.
• Guarantee compliance with codes, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Reporting:
• Document findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Provide clear reports to Project and Operations Managers.
• Working Conditions:
• Role combines office and on-site facility work.
• May require coverage during off-hours or emergencies.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to inspect mechanical spaces and systems and move around complex environments.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a facilities management discipline.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in major industrial or construction projects in QC/QA roles.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a QC/QA Lead.
• Proficient with mechanical O&M systems in large buildings.
• Experience with RCM and non-destructive testing.