Marine QA-QC Coordinator

Purpose of Job:

Are you ready to join an industry leading organization that is committed to maritime safety, innovation, and operational excellence? TOTE Services, a leading U.S.-based company specializing in vessel construction management (VCM), technical consulting, and ship management, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing and dynamic team. If you are passionate about addressing our nation's most challenging maritime issues, working in a fast-paced environment, and helping shape the future of our domestic maritime industry, we want to hear from you!

At TOTE Services, we value hard work, integrity, and a dedication to superior service for our customers. Our employees enjoy broad training programs for professional development and exciting opportunities for career advancement. We recognize that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential to the long-term success and happiness of our employees.

TOTE Service is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Marine Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Coordinator to support TOTE's growing portfolio of VCM Projects. Currently, this position is under the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) VCM contract on behalf of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) which are being constructed at Philly Shipyard. These vessels will train the next generation of qualified officers who will lead and strengthen our domestic maritime industry. Apply today to become part of TOTE Services' vision to be the world's most valued maritime vessel construction manager!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner, following industry standards and internal safety protocols.
• Quality Control/Assurance: Oversee shipyard QA/QC materials and processes to identify deficiencies and highlight key areas of improvement to promote adherence to the contract and published specifications/drawings. Identify and address issues related to workmanship, materials, and overall construction quality. Recommend solutions and coordinate with shipyard personnel to resolve quality concerns. This position will develop, plan and conduct internal audits to provide quality assurance and oversight of key VCM activities. In addition to VCM internal audits, this position will also monitor the shipyard's audit program to ensure quality oversite of the shipyard and its subcontractors.
• Documentation & Reporting: Lead the maintenance, tracking, and enhancement of accurate record-keeping related to inspections, key performance indicators (KPIs), non-conformance issues and corrective actions. Provide organizational and administrative support to the VCM Team in achieving program goals, which includes reviewing, improving, and potentially developing internal processes to support VCM activities and other administrative functions.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Marine QA/QC Coordinator, under the supervision of the Operations Manager, will also play a key role in supporting the installation and integration of Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) on the vessels by coordinating with the shipyard, subcontractors and vendors.
• This role will be expected to support periodic inspections of ship construction activities, verifying that work adheres to the published standards and specifications.
• This role will assume some of the administrative responsibilities of the Operations Manager in their absence, such as meetings and event coordination including the documentation of meeting minutes.
• The Marine QA/QC Coordinator may also be assigned additional responsibilities related to the NSMV Program or other vessel construction management programs within the TOTE organization as needed.

Authority/Judgment/Disclosure/Financial Responsibility:

• Authority: Limited supervision. Work is performed to a large extent on own responsibility after assignment, with some choice of method. Occasionally develops own method.
• Judgment Decisions: Mistakes and errors in judgment are moderate in nature and moderately expensive to correct, usually limited to one department or phase of work.
• Disclosure of Information: This position involves regular work with some information which, if disclosed, might have adverse internal effect or objectionable outside results.
• Financial Responsibility: Purchases supplies necessary for performance of personal or immediate work group's job functions.

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on shipbuilding and/or ship repair projects preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints/drawings.
• Experience with marine quality inspections, auditing and testing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently requiring limited supervision and exercise proper judgment

Minimum Qualifications:

• ISO 9001 Auditor Certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Programs.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multitask and occasionally work within critical time constraints.
• Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, which may involve climbing ladders/gangways, working in confined spaces, and exposure to varying weather condition

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required; with Associate's or Bachelor's degree in quality management, marine engineering, naval architecture or another related field preferred.

The TOTE Group are industry leaders in full ship services and technical solutions with maritime operations and terminal services. Our purpose is to deliver reliable and outstanding service to our customers and to the communities we serve.

TOTE Group is committed to being reliable, resourceful, and adaptable in all that we do. TOTE Group knows excellent companies are built by great people who embody our company's values and vision.

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TOTE Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Services LLC is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.