Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist

The Quality Control Specialist serves as a key member of the Quality Control department for the remedial action team for its Shallow Land Disposal Area site in Parks Township, PA, east-northeast of Pittsburgh. This position supports the Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) in implementing the Quality Control program and ensures subcontractor performance is tracked to meet project needs. This position reports directly to the CQCSM.

Position Description Responsible for assisting the CQCSM in implementing the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System. Has authority to recommend stop work when conditions adverse to quality are identified. Review and approve subcontractor submittals, ensuring compliance with requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement, task order Scope of Services, and the CQC Program. Responsible for assisting the CQCSM in implementing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) three-phase control process. Inspect (or oversee inspection of) materials and equipment received on site to assure compliance with contractual requirements. Perform routine Quality surveillances, assessments and audits of work performance as directed by the CQCSM. Oversee subcontractor work performance for compliance with work plans, drawings and specifications. Complete daily QC Reports. Other duties as assigned by the CQCSM.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, including 2 years of experience in USACE projects is desired.
• Current USACE "Construction Quality Management for Contractors" certification, or ability to obtain, is desired.
• Understanding of USACE Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Remediation is desired.
• General understanding of procurement and construction concepts and principles, and their attendant quality requirements.
• Good written, verbal and Microsoft Office skills are required.
• USA Citizenship is required.
• A person already residing withing commuting distance of Vandergrift, PA is highly desired
• Knowledge and application of the USACE Construction Quality Management requirements.
• Technical knowledge of the application of procurement and construction practices sufficient to comprehend Quality requirements, including interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, and audits.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations within a construction and remedial action environment.

Desired Skills

• Possess effective communication skills. Listens carefully and speaks professionally and clearly in all situations. Is able to create, read, and interpret written information.
• Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately.
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Strong writing skills. Good communication, computer and interpersonal skills. Good organization skills and ability to balance oversight of multiple work phases at multiple locations on the project.

Additional Details

Position will be located in Parks Township, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh) Requires ability to pass beryllium sensitivity testing blood test.

Essential Functions

• Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet.
• Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same.
• Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.