QA/QC Coordinator

Hargrove and Associates•Decatur, AL

About The Position

The QA/QC Coordinator supervises and provides technical direction to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Team. The role coordinates lessons learned, process improvements, and Quality training efforts, and requires extensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience. Work is performed under minimal supervision. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with full benefits and competitive compensation; per diem may be available for those who qualify. The Coordinator administers the quality assurance system, supports quality awareness and training, develops processes and project-specific quality plans, conducts audits, and monitors corrective actions and quality performance. The position also coordinates vendor surveillance, supports client satisfaction and feedback efforts, promotes team performance, and implements a Value Engineering Program to document cost-saving ideas. Occasional travel to other Hargrove offices is required for audits and/or training.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
10 or more years of relevant experience in Quality Management System and EPC Project Quality Assurance Management.
Hands-on knowledge of QA/QC practices related to heavy industrial EPC project execution.
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, AWS, NFPA, NACE, IEEE, and NEC.
Valid driver's license.
Experience in and thorough knowledge of construction work methods, practices, codes, and standards.
Ability to monitor industrial contractor project performance and verify that specifications and quality standards are met.
Ability to analyze quality assurance data and recommend improvements.
Ability to audit and compile quality records.
Ability to interface directly with clients effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and an innovative thinking style.
Excellent presentation skills.
Ability to lead a small team to deliver on commitments.
Ability to lift and carry more than 25 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders or perform duties using a safety harness at elevated heights.
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying equipment.
Ability to work outdoors or in process units in hot or cold climates.
Ability to perform duties in confined spaces for extended periods.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment, such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certification in Quality Engineering or Management.
At least three years as a Provisional Auditor or one year as a Lead Auditor.
Certification of successful completion of ASQ or RABQSA Auditor Training.
Knowledge and experience with turnover tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Prioritize work, schedule plans, and follow up on directed assignments.
Assist the Quality Assurance Leader in promoting and growing quality awareness within the organization.
Administer the quality assurance system and provide training as necessary.
Present Hargrove Management System (HMS) training and maintain quality assurance training records.
Develop written work processes, including procedures, flow charts, and checklists, to support the HMS.
Assist the Quality Assurance Leader with lessons learned and customer satisfaction efforts.
Conduct quality audits, document results, and implement root cause analysis where appropriate.
Issue audit reports in a timely manner, track audit finding resolutions, and identify performance issues and areas of non-conformance.
Assist Discipline Resource Leaders, Project Managers, and other Department Team Leaders with corrective action plans and preventative action strategies.
Prepare project-specific quality plans.
Coordinate vendor surveillance activities for projects, including third-party inspection.
Perform vendor surveillance audits and inspections for projects.
Keep leadership informed about quality performance and ensure quality records are maintained.
Maintain quality-related corrective action plans and develop reports to monitor and track improvement progress against planned corrective actions.
Assist Industry Leaders with aligning client expectations and facilitating feedback surveys.
Encourage team members to recognize outstanding performance and support team alignment activities to build a high-performance team.
Implement a Value Engineering Program that tracks and documents cost-saving ideas.
Occasionally travel to other Hargrove offices to perform quality assurance audits and/or training.