QC Inspection Associate

MRC Global•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The QC Inspection Associate works in close partnership with the Gas Products Quality Specialist and Senior Quality Manager to administer the quality control function at various Gas Products branch locations. The role conducts inspections according to contractual and customer requirements, coordinates inspections with warehouse and branch operations, maintains inspection and non-conformance documentation, and supports quality projects and process improvements. The associate is also responsible for local inspection tooling care and calibration and for taking reasonable care of workplace safety.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience providing the knowledge and abilities needed for the role.
Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; ability to meet MRC Global’s vehicle policy.
Working knowledge of warehouse distribution operations, including shipping, receiving, packaging, and inventory controls.
Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, relevant industry standards, quality codes, and customer specifications.
Strong reasoning and reading skills to review and interpret quality codes and analyze potentially nonconforming material.
Self-starter with good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as both a quality inspector and a team member.
Ability to operate forklifts, order pickers, cranes, and other typical warehouse material-handling equipment.
Ability to travel as needed to MRC Global branches and customer locations.
Ability to manage direct reports to accommodate changing requirements and fulfill departmental responsibilities.
Ability to analyze quality data effectively, present results, and determine trends.
Ability to recognize when process changes are needed and willingness to implement beneficial changes.
Ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
Ability to read and speak English proficiently to communicate, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.
Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, including its Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Responsibilities

Control local branch gas product inspections according to predetermined contractual and customer requirements.
Facilitate the inspection process in coordination with warehouse and branch operations.
Use appropriate inspection tools and equipment to inspect materials.
Operate standard warehouse equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, and cranes, as needed.
Complete inspection documentation, including monthly inspection reports in Excel.
File non-conformance reports (NCRs) in MRC Global’s quality systems and monitor them through completion and closure.
Work with QC Administrators and MRC Global branches to maintain accurate inventory relating to returns and transfers of defective material.
Monitor shipments of samples to laboratories or vendors, follow up to obtain timely results, and communicate results to buyers, sales groups, customers, and suppliers as needed.
Represent the Quality department on assigned projects or tasks within the scope and purpose of the role.
Take responsibility for local tooling care and calibration requirements.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Take reasonable care for personal and others’ safety and health, and immediately report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses.