Site Quality Control-Mechanical

Andritz AG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is seeking a Site Quality Control-Mechanical professional for construction-site quality management on hydro projects. You will implement and maintain the on-site Quality System, ensure contract compliance, and manage installation & commissioning manuals.

Responsibilities include inspections, witness tests, document control, NCR handling, and coordination with project teams; strong communication with customer site reps is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or material science) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hydropower or industrial construction experience.
• NDT/NDE related technical experience.
• Familiar with measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators).
• MS Office suite for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and monitor Andritz Quality System on site.
• Ensure fulfilment of Quality requirements on site per contract and manuals.
• Establish relationships with customer site representatives on Quality topics.
• Monitor performance of the Quality system on site.
• Represent Andritz interests on site with on-site presence.
• Review upcoming work to ensure inspections are planned with resources.

Skills

Quality Control

NDT/NDE

Measuring Tools

MS Office

Education

BS degree in engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CWI

Laser metrology

Job description

Job title: Site Quality Control-Mechanical

Job family: QHSE Management

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Charlotte, NC, US

Working location: Charlotte

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

ANDRITZ HYDRO USA operates in a niche market that provides overhaul and rehabilitation to hydro power plants. We are looking for a strong QC Professional with project experience in hydro plant or construction site focused quality experience. This is not a corporate quality manager role. This role is 100% construction site based, with some possible non-frequent visits to the office for training or meeting. Sites are located everywhere across United Sates. We need a hands-on individual ready to do the work required to meet customer, industry, and Andritz quality standards. If you enjoy fast paced and challenging environments, then this is the opportunity for you.

Duties:

• Implement, maintain and monitor Andritz Quality System on site.
• Ensuring fulfilment of Quality requirements on site according to the contract, Andritz Quality processes and installation & commissioning manuals.
• Establishes/Maintains relationships with customer site representatives on Quality topics.
• Monitors performance of Quality system on site
• Represents Andritz interests on site with full-time on-site presence

Main Tasks:

• Review upcoming work to ensure all inspections are planned with the right resources and tools to ensure effective inspections and progress.
• Support improvement of Installation & Commissioning manuals by providing feedback to documents owners.
• Prepares Notice of Inspections daily and three week look ahead.

Day-to-day quality tasks

• Inspections follow-up according to Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• Oversee and support adequate execution of mechanical works on site
• Preparation and coordination of installation quality documentation.
• Support installation supervisors to ensure work is performed in accordance with installation manuals
• Ensures implementation of management system documentation
• Coordinates and performs inspections and tests at site
• Site Non-Conformities reporting,follow-up, and closure.
• Facilitate the decision making process for corrective actions with project team.
• Prepares and consolidates site quality records.
• Audits conformity of welders' and NDT inspectors' qualifications.
• Document open package inspections at site with Andritz inventory database and tracking system.
• Develop and update inspection quality document tracking file
• Create the final quality documentation
• Manage control of drawings and installation manuals revisions on site
• Maintain quality files as well as the required paper copies on site
• Control calibration of measuring equipment
• Generate/Update punch list items tracking file as required
• Manage the handling/storing of contract material located at site

Qualifications:

• A BS degree in engineering (preferably in mechanical, electrical or material science)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the hydropower industry or equivalent experience in an industrial construction environment.
• NDT/NDE related technical experience
• Good understanding of typical measuring equipment, such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, etc.
• MS office suite compatible for correspondence and reporting.

OR

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of experience in the hydropower industry preferred or an equivalent education and experience in an industrial construction or manufacturing environment.
• CWI or welding inspection experience is an asset
• Laser metrology experience with machined parts is a plus.
• Experience using typical measuring equipment, such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, etc.
• MS office suite compatible for correspondence and reporting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.