Quality Control Inspector

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for interpreting specifications to determine appropriate testing and inspection procedures, as well as the equipment required. This role ensures accurate documentation and tracking of non-conformance reports and materials. The inspector must be able to work independently with minimal instruction and supervision while maintaining compliance with quality standards.

LOCATION:

Requires daily onsite attendance; this is not a remote-work position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Responsible for performing inspections on materials, products, assemblies, sub-assemblies.

- Ability to read drawings, comprehend specifications and tolerances, read dial indicators and digital gages, compare results with specifications and record test data, confer with engineers, technicians and production personnel as necessary.

- Demonstrate advanced ability to perform dimensional checks and visual verifications of fabricated and machined parts to acceptance criteria.

- Uses measurement, test equipment and functional gages to determine if product meets all stated requirements.

- Validate the quality of machined and fabricated parts, and assemblies in terms of dimensional accuracy and visual verification according to acceptance criteria.

- Ability to review data supplied with material and parts to acceptance criteria, such as: dimensional reports, traceability reports and certificates of conformity.

- Liaise with suppliers as required to ensure good product, documentation and service quality is maintained.

- Understand and adheres to requirements of Gage Calibration, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

- Develop and maintain inspection plans per drawing requirements.

- Interpret inspection results.

- Assists more experienced technicians and professionals in technical tasks.

- Performs technical work tasks requiring moderate technical experience.

- Checks in with supervisors routinely, successfully completes task as requested, and begins to think independently about solutions for recurring problems in equipment handling.

- Elevates issue when beyond scope of position.

- Applies routine techniques and standards under moderate supervision.

- Shows initiative and enthusiasm to solidify foundational understanding of the work area, gain exposure to related work areas, and reach out for new skills.

- Works under well-defined procedures and guidelines that require low levels of troubleshooting.

- Mentors or gives technical guidance to junior inspectors and technicians.

- Performs a range of tasks with autonomy and may act as a cross departmental technical lead.

- Applies a range of techniques and standards autonomously.

- Shall be utilized as subject matter expert in quality control techniques.

- Displays advanced professional communication and interpersonal skills when exchanging information with peers and supervisors.

- Often serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems.

- Ensure all existing working procedures, practices and systems are followed.

- Ensure in date calibrated measuring equipment is used for performing inspection.

- Must have a thorough understanding of advanced measurement techniques, and a basic understanding of Statistical Process Control.

- Issues document, investigate, and track non conformances and inspection records in the following SmartSolve modules: Inspection Management, Non Conformance and Corrective Action/Preventive Action.

- Shall be capable of completing inspections, such as: FAT, SIT, FAI, In-Process, Final, Receiving inspections.

- Work as a team member when performing or witnessing inspection and/or testing for internal and external customers, third parties, customer's inspectors, and engineering/manufacturing representative.

- Assist in developing and improving quality system procedures, work instructions, flow charts and associated process improvements.

- Uses safe material handling and preservation techniques, such as, operating a forklift and jib cranes, packing/preservation to prevent deterioration or damage.

- Product identification responsibilities include verification and / or physical product marking for traceability.

- Support the customer satisfaction and loyalty processes.

- Support the organization's drive towards excellence in Health and Safety performance.

- Support includes but is not limited to participating in STOP observations, reporting HSE observations, attending HSE related meetings, supporting HSE improvement projects and any other related task deemed appropriate by the Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- Minimum of 3-5 years of Quality Control experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Proficient in the use of advanced quality inspection techniques.

- Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.

- Ability to perform dimensional checks and visual inspections of raw materials, fasteners, fabricated, and machined parts in accordance with acceptance criteria.

- Skilled in reading dials and digital displays, comparing results to specifications, recording test and inspection data, and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and production personnel.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Desired

- Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

- Knowledge of ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.

- Knowledge in NDT methodologies.

- CWI Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

- Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Working Conditions

This position is considered SHOP WORK which is characterized as follows:

- Generally, work performed indoors (80%) and occasional outdoors (20%). Hours of work depend on shift assigned.

- Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.

- Work surface is stable (flat).

- Requires a great deal of manual dexterity, such as working with measuring and testing equipment, marking and hand/power tools.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

- OCCASIONAL

- FREQUENT

- CONSTANT

- Lift 20-50 pounds.

- Work in confined spaces , k neel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.

- Identify color differences.

- Wear PPE for skin protection.

- Lift 10-25 pounds.

- Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.

- Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.

- Operate a motor vehicle.

- Lift up to 10 pounds.

- Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.