Quality Assurance Inspector Level Ii

Company Overview:

Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc. (Continental Tide) is an industry leader, providing engineering and industrial services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other DoD organizations. At Continental Tide, we understand that a great company culture is one where employees know their voice is heard, no matter what their title is, and letting them grow in their role as the company does. We want to provide our employees with the opportunity to learn, be challenged and be in a position where they can succeed, develop new skills, and do things they would not have the opportunity to do elsewhere. In our fast-paced and challenging environment, employees here at Continental Tide can catapult themselves to the top and we are looking for 'the best at what they do' to join our team and help us grow.

Strong attention to detail is essential as you will be fully engaged from the first day. We offer competitive wages in salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, competitive employee benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match. We are always looking for top-talent and we look forward to new-thinkers and team-players joining our company!

*Please note due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will contact only those candidates who most closely match our requirements. Only local candidates will be considered. Veteran and retired candidates are most welcome!

Job Overview:

Continental Tide is seeking an experienced NDT/Quality Assurance Inspector to support our Fleet Services Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing Quality Assurance inspections on Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and electronic systems on US Navy Ships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform Quality Assurance tasks associated with mechanical, structural, piping, and electrical repairs and installation of HM&E systems aboard ships.
• Develop Test and Inspection (T&I) Plans, Process Control Procedures (PCP), and Condition Reports.
• Review work packages prior to start-work and after work is complete for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and requirements
• Maintain OQE records retention
• Perform shipboard surveillances of structural, piping, ventilation and electrical repairs and installation and generate QA reports.
• Ensure completion of all necessary documentation and forms in accordance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Perform evaluation of subcontractors/vendors on the basis of their ability to meet Quality Assurance requirements
• Assist with maintaining the Measuring and Monitoring Equipment (MME) Database including inspections, logging, and check-in/check-out of MME equipment for the Virginia Beach Office, VA.
• Perform duties outside of specialty to assist production in other ways as necessary (i.e., Fire Watch, Tank Watch, general cleaning, etc.)
• Assist Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors with NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely
• Assist QAM to help prepare Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school, trade or industrial school diploma or degree
• 5 - 8 years of experience performing Quality Assurance inspections within AIT industry
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, government specifications and NAVSEA Standard Items is a must.
• Certified NDT (Nondestructive Testing) Level II Inspector (VT, MT, PT) is preferred for individuals with a welding background
• Paint experience with a NBPI or NACE certification is a plus.
• Must have or have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain base access and security credentials.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs.
• Ability to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear a respirator may be required.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Detailed knowledge of shipboard/shipyard environment procedures, processes, methods and techniques.
• Background or extensive knowledge of welding practices and procedures OR Background or extensive knowledge in electrical wiring, multi-pin connectors, and Fiber Optics.
• Due to export control regulations, this role is open to U.S. citizens only.

Additional Requirements:

• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and execute multiple assigned tasks
• Must be Proficient in Microsoft Project and Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform the essential job duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Learn more about us:

See all of our latest opportunities at www.continentaltide.com or follow us on our LinkedIn page at: www.linkedin.com/company/continental-tide-defense-systems.
To be considered you must apply by going to www.continentaltide.com.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Continental Tide participates in E-Verify and U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

 "This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans."