Quality Control Specialist

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Houma, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Pay for Skills

Cutting-Edge Projects

Positive Work Environment

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. is a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels located in Houma, LA.

We seek a dedicated Quality Control Specialist to inspect shipyard work, verify conformance to drawings and specifications, and document results. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and other stakeholders to address quality issues and ensure compliance with ABS/USCG requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant quality control experience in shipbuilding, marine construction, or heavy industrial work
• Working knowledge of inspection practices related to structural fabrication, welding, dimensional control, or coatings
• Familiarity with ABS rules, USCG regulations, customer requirements, and industry standards
• AWS/AMPP/NACE or other inspection certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, including structural fit-up, welding, dimensional checks, and coating application
• Verify work against approved drawings, specs, work packages, procedures and the ITP
• Coordinate hold-point and witness-point inspections with ABS, USCG, customers and other parties
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, test records, and supporting quality documentation
• Identify nonconforming work and initiate nonconformance reports; verify corrective actions
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns to Production, Engineering, Planning and QC leadership
• Maintain organized, complete, traceable quality records for assigned work
• Support trials, tests, regulatory inspections and final acceptance activities
• Follow company safety requirements and maintain professional conduct aboard vessels

Skills

Quality control

Shipyard QC

Inspection practices

Blueprint reading

Communication

Independent work

Job description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Specialist with relevant quality control experience in shipbuilding, marine construction, or heavy industrial work. The candidate will perform inspections and verify that shipyard work meets contract specifications, regulatory requirements, approved drawings, and company quality standards. The role documents inspection results and works with Production, Engineering, and other stakeholders to address quality issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant quality control experience in shipbuilding, marine construction, or heavy industrial work
• Working knowledge of inspection practices related to structural fabrication, welding, dimensional control, or coatings
• Familiarity with applicable ABS rules, USCG regulations, customer requirements, and industry standards
• American Welding Society (AWS), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), formerly NACE, or other relevant inspection certification preferred

SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, work packages, and inspection plans
• Ability to work independently, prioritize inspections, and collaborate effectively with multiple departments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate inspection records

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform inspections, including structural fit-up, welding, dimensional checks, and coating application, as assigned
• Verify work against approved drawings, specifications, work packages, procedures, and the project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
• Coordinate hold-point and witness-point inspections with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the United States Coast Guard (USCG), customer representatives, and other authorized parties
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, test records, and supporting quality documentation
• Identify nonconforming work, initiate nonconformance reports when required, and verify corrective actions through closure
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly to Production, Engineering, Planning, and QC leadership
• Maintain organized, complete, and traceable quality records for assigned work
• Support trials, test events, regulatory inspections, and final acceptance activities
• Follow company safety requirements and maintain professional conduct in the office, yard, and aboard vessels

WHY BOLLINGER?

• Competitive Pay
• Pay for Skills
• Cutting-Edge Projects
• Positive Work Environment & Company Values

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Address: Houma, LA

Phone Number: [phone]

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.