Position Summary:
The QA/QC Certified Coatings Inspector will inspect coatings applied by coatings team members or subcontractors to ensure compliance with customer requirements, federal government, and NACE specifications. This position is also expected to keep abreast of and advise leadership of industry trends, standard changes, best practices, and equipment upgrades/improvements as necessary.

Expectations of Employee:

Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards International, LLC’s policies and procedures.
Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully
Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues
Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment
Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Apply SSPC, NACE, and NAVSEA standards as required
Assist the Coatings Superintendent, as required, to ensure all projects remain on schedule and sub-contractors adhere to PSI requirements
Provide oversight of coatings/painting activity
Visit worksites, QA checks on work in progress
Deliver paperwork and complete forms/reports as required
Apply standards to maximize customer satisfaction and time driven goals and eliminate re-work and missed deadlines/checkpoints
Establish priorities and meet deadlines
Engage with and train coatings team members to ensure a consistent and compliant product
Engage with customer representatives in a professional manner; anticipate customer needs and be prepared to deliver required items upon request or as stipulated by contract
Assist in preparing bids for painting/blasting work
Keep CS informed of current activity and future requirements
Train and certify personnel
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills/Technical Knowledge:

Excellent English language skills in both reading and writing
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Interpersonal skills, good attitude, and exceptional work ethic
Strong leadership and customer service skills
Good attitude and personality with excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills
Organized and punctual
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Must be flexible in work hours

Education, Training and Experience:

3-5 years in industrial coatings QC setting
Shipyard/ship repair/marine coatings experience a plus
NBPI, NACE CIP-1, or NACE CIP-2 Required
SSPC C7 and C14 certifications a plus
Knowledge of the marine industry and NAVSEA Standards
Proficient with Word and Excel scheduling software, i.e. MS Project

Working Conditions/Job Environment:
This position requires working outside in the varying elements. A requirement for initial certification and re-certification (every five years) is required by a licensed physician or physician's assistant that verifies that the applicant is physically fit and free of debilitating illness and injury that could inhibit the individual from effectively performing the duties of a Coatings Inspector. Examples of job environment are:

Working in extreme temperature (heat and cold) for extended periods exceeding one hour
Safely move about on slippery, sloping, uneven and unstable surfaces
Safely enter, move about within and egress cargo tanks, cargo holds and other confined spaces that may involve maneuvering over 6 ft (1.8 m) ship framing; climbing up and down 30 ft (9.1 m) vertical ladders and 80ft (24.3 m) stairways
Safely move between spaces and into/out of compartments on marine vessels that can involve stepping over a door threshold or coaming of 24 inches (61 cm) in height; moving through restricted openings or man holes of 24 inches by 24 inches (61 cm X 61 cm), crouching (lowering height by bending knees); kneeling (placing knees on ground); and stooping (lowering height by bending at the waist)
Manipulate mechanical devices using manual and digital dexterity, and strength to open and close watertight doors that may weigh up to 55 pounds (25 kg)
Perform visual inspections and surveys that can involve the use of hand tools such as spanners, valve wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers

Qualification/Requirements:

Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and background check before employment begins.
Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift.
For consideration, please send current resume and copies of certification cards to Jim.fails@tradeteamusa.com or call Jim at 757-961-3918