What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Specialist position at OBR Cooling Towers?
With over 30 years of experience, OBR Cooling Towers strives to provide exceptional services to clients nationwide. Our company specializes in services like custom engineering, inspections, mechanical equipment services, corrosion protection, steel component repairs, thermal upgrades, structure replacements, and new tower construction.
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s products and/or development processes. This role spans both manufacturing and field erection/installation projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions.
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization’s products and/or development processes. This role spans both manufacturing and field erection/installation projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage processes to ensure compliance with specifications and reliability standards for services, including creating Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 documentation.
- Evaluate and qualify vendors, ensuring manufacturing and quality processes align with required standards.
- Identify and set appropriate quality standards and parameters for in-house manufacturing and for field installation projects.
- Interprets and analyzes engineering drawings, schematics, and standards (OBR and/or customer).
- Communicate quality standards and parameters to the OBR team.
- Coordinate and oversee equipment testing processes.
- Assists with the development of project specific quality documents, including Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
- Conduct shop and site audits as determined necessary by OBR management or customer requirements.
- Develop non-conformance reports and collaborate with engineering, project management, sales and/or construction teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
- Identify recurring issues, defects and bugs, facilitating effective solutions and preventive measures.
- Review feedback from clients, customers, and users to ensure continuous improvement.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
- Prepare and present quality materials for the annual construction meetings or additional training sessions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 1 year of QA/QC experience required with a focus on Quality Assurance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical degree preferred but not required.
- Prior construction experience highly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and mechanical aptitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute effectively.
- Industrial plant experience preferred.
- Preferred certifications: CMQ/OE, CQA, CQE, CRE OR CSSBB.
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work in hot, humid environments, both office and industrial plant settings, including power plants and refineries.
- Capability to climb structures safely and perform work at heights.
- Competence in using hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, etc.
- Capability of reading tape measures and collecting data while on or in cooling towers.
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing (stairs and structures), and stooping, and keyboarding/typing.
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to undergo a respirator fit and pulmonary test when required as a respirator may need to be worn on occasion.
- Precise attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving abilities, including managing employee relations.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Multitasking and thriving in fast-paced environments.
- Safety compliance and record
- Quality of work and reporting accuracy
- Overall productivity and efficiency
- Contribution to project profitability
- Reliability in attendance
- Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
- Valid Driver's License and Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Background check.
- Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. OBR pays the medical premium for employees!
- Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Health Savings Account: OBR contributes to employee’s HSA.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
- Life Insurance: Voluntary coverage for employees and their families. OBR also provides employees with Life Insurance.
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary coverage.
- Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: For those that travel and fall within OBR policy.
