Quality Specialist - Cherne - Quality Inspector - LA, MN, CO, UT, MI-Multiple Locations

Cherne Contracting Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Specialist where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality standards in construction projects. This position involves conducting inspections and tests, developing a deep understanding of project scopes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate closely with project teams and clients, addressing concerns and maintaining effective communication. With a strong emphasis on quality assurance, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about quality and safety in construction, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in QA/QC in construction or 4+ years in related field.
• Knowledge of construction industry codes and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and tests to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project teams regarding quality concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-starter

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology or science

High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Construction Industry Codes (ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC)

Inspection and Testing Techniques

Job description

Quality Specialist - Cherne - Quality Inspector - LA, MN, CO, UT, MI-Multiple Locations

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Position Overview
As a Quality Inspector, you will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to a specific scope of work such as welding, piping, concrete, mechanical, electrical, etc. You will also perform other duties as directed by your supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To maximize your effectiveness, you must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to your specific assignment.

Requisition ID: 175827
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Cherne District
Department: Quality
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. The initial project location is Freeport, TX.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and take appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of the work.
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to your specific area of responsibility.
• Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents that pertain to assigned scope of work.
• Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Determine required frequency of inspections and tests.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals.
• Perform inspections and tests at the required frequency in the assigned area.
• Ensure that required inspections and tests are performed by others as required.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility.
• Verify inspection and test compliance with the applicable contract documents, codes and standards.
• Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work.
• Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
• Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.
• Understand typical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work.
• Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures.
• Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the project quality plan.
• Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected.
• Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements as required.
• Develop strong working relationship with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
• Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Listen to other employees’ and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner.
• Be motivated and work productively.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Must be a self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills.
• Associate's degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of experience in a related construction field (at least one of these years in a QA/QC position); or a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus four years of experience in a related construction field (at least two of these years in a QA/QC position).
• Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline you are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise (i.e. ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.).
• Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. may be required for certain positions.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering