Job Information
NANA Regional Corporation Quality Control Inspector in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Overview
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Job Summary:
The incumbent works under the direction of the Quality Control (QC) Manager andassistsin the implementation,administrationand execution of the Quality Control Program (QCP) policies and procedures designed to ensure contract requirements are defined,understoodand effectively achieved. Plan and complete periodic management system audits to ensure work activities are performedin accordance withestablished processes and procedures
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Statement (PWS) and through implementation of the QCP elements.
Inspects and validates actual contract performance against the contract PWS and contract performance metrics (Quality Performance Indicators objectives and thresholds) using various types of inspection techniques; completes necessary inspection reports and documentation required to support findings; retains all inspection data; and records and reports inspection results to the QC Manager.
Participates in the identification and evaluation of non-compliant services and assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of corrective and preventive actions through the use of appropriate root-cause analysis principles and techniques.
Uses QT9 QC inspection software to conduct scheduled inspections and to enter inspection results in the QT9 database in a timely manner.
Conducts timely re-inspections in areas where deficiencies are identified.
Works closely with the QC Manager and Government Quality Assurance personnel in the identification and correction of deficiencies. Initiates and assists in providing immediate corrective actions and/or resolution for noted deficiencies. Verifies the appropriate and complete application of corrective actions.
Makes suggestions and recommendations to the QC Manager to implement initiatives that improve upon or enhance the QCP. Reports to the QC Manager whenever project strengths or deficiencies related to contract performance are personally observed or reported/noted by other employees and/or Government Quality Assurance staff.
Verifies compliance with published schedules through surveillance and random sampling.
As directed by the QC Manager, investigates customer complaints and reports findings to the QC Manager. Researches and recommends resolutions to customer complaints.
Verifies compliance with Akima Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and directives.
Assist with organizational training needs such as scheduling and records management.
Required to operate Government or Akima owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment safely.
Works with QC Manager to outline work to be completed and works independently.
Follows all guidelines including those established by the QC Manager, manufacturer’s manuals, applicable codes, SOPs, and other policies as required.
Follows Akima furnished information directives, standard operating procedures, policies and procedures and contract requirements.
Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment dictated by work environment and posted requirements.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must be able to speak and hear, with occasional specific vision abilities required to include close vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Timely and accurate performance of duties.
Maintaining assigned work schedule.
Working closely and harmoniously with fellow workers.
Maintaining strict confidentiality of all AFO related matters.
Adhering to all safety and environmental requirements.
Adhering to contract requirements and AFO policies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
Current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Minimum of four (4) years’ hands-on experience performing quality control functions. Working knowledge of facility maintenance trade (such as HVAC, electrical, sheet metal, plumbing, carpentry, etc.). Knowledge of generally accepted standards of workmanship in facility maintenance, plant operations, electrical systems, etc. Knowledge of facility equipment maintenance. Familiar with QC/QA principles. Familiar with federal and state codes/guidelines. Possess and maintain a valid state driver license with and acceptable driving record. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate ideas effectively with personnel at all levels. Good administrative skills. Two (2) years’ experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Power Point software programs. Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diverse situations. Mature judgment and ability to work with little or no supervision.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience performing QC functions on a DoD contract.
Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Familiar with Army procedures, programs, methods, regulations and resources.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
Job: Quality
Travel: None
Organization: AFO - Akima Facilities Operations
Clearance: Not Applicable
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-11370