Senior QA/QC Specialist – Mining & Construction

Socket.dev; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Retirement match

4 weeks paid time off

12 weeks parental leave

Job summary

The Specialist Quality Assurance role at South32 supports construction activities for the Processing Plant and Paste Plant at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona. You will manage QA/QC for multiple contractors, ensure compliance with codes, and mentor QA/QC technicians in a busy field environment.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree in construction management, 3+ years of QA/QC experience on large mining or construction projects, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent trade qualification.
• 3+ years of QA/QC experience on large-scale mining and/or construction projects.
• Industrial construction experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong safety leadership and ability to promote safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to read, interpret, and provide feedback on 2D and 3D drawings, designs, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assure code and procedural compliance for underground development and construction.
• Review contractors' and vendors' Quality Management Systems and perform audits.
• Develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for specific work packages.
• Inspect and report on construction activities and vendor-supplied materials using plans, engineering reports, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Assist contractors with implementation of corrective and recovery actions when NCRs are identified.
• Identify contractor performance issues and collaborate with contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns.
• Review and provide input on construction designs and schedules as they relate to quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure conformity with applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with South32 change management processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of construction QA/QC services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the management of site construction contractors from a quality assurance perspective.
• Periodically review the Construction Management Execution Plan and recommend revisions to maintain quality compliance.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to QA/QC technicians.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural teamwork

Reading 2D/3D drawings

Education

Technical Degree in Construction Management

Trade qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Specialist Quality Assurance role at South32 supports construction activities for the Processing Plant and Paste Plant at the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona. You will manage QA/QC for multiple contractors, ensure compliance with codes, and mentor QA/QC technicians in a busy field environment.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree in construction management, 3+ years of QA/QC experience on large mining or construction projects, and strong English communication.