Plant Quality Assurance

Duties:  

• Inspects parts, assemblies and finished products in accordance with contract and corporate specifications; follow company’s inspection guidelines to conduct visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical test and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials in the US and abroad. 
• Represent Andritz Hydro’s interests and communicate effectively with clients and vendors in a respectful and professional manner. 
• Prepare and maintain quality records and inspection reports. 
• Investigate and document the root cause of non-conformances. 
• Conduct problem solving and resolution, collaborating with vendors, engineering, project     management, and customers. 
• Develop, implement, apply and/or witness NDT techniques and procedures.  
• Apply knowledge of Plant Quality Assurance methodologies and NDT methods for input to design reviews, failure analysis, quality program plans and construction documentation. 
• Develop and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, subcontractors and co-workers. 
• Inspection duties may include up to 10% travel. 

Qualifications: 

• A BS degree in engineering (preferably in mechanical, electrical or material science) 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the hydropower industry or equivalent experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. 
• NDT/NDE related technical experience 

OR 

• Associate Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. 
• 5+ years of experience in the hydropower industry preferred or an equivalent education and experience in an industrial construction or manufacturing environment. 
• CWI or possess the education and experience required to qualify for certification and a working knowledge of ASME and AWS Codes. 
• NDT/NDE related technical experience and/or qualified to pass Level 2 certification in RT, UT, PT, and/or MT is a plus.   
• Laser metrology experience with machined parts is a plus. 
• Ability and experience with typical equipment, such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, oscilloscopes, component testers and the like. 
• MS office suite compatible for correspondence and reporting. 

Competences 

• A working knowledge of ASME, AWS, CSA and ISO Codes. 
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procedures and programs. 
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with good judgment. 
• Good problem-solving, analytical & communication skill 
• Proven ability to creatively overcome problems and work with minimal supervision. 
• Ability and experience with typical equipment, such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, oscilloscopes, component testers and the like. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, complex engineering drawings and procedure manuals.   
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   
• Able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds or more. 
• MS office suite compatible for correspondence and reporting. 

Authority 

• Write Inspection and Test Plans 
• Participate and steer root cause analysis 
• To take actions necessary to ensure compliance with contract requirements 
• To stop work activities in the event of quality issue 
• Accept or reject testing results and items of work 
• Create inspection planning within budget for the manufacturing facility 
• To measure or direct the verification of the features of components