Site Quality Control-Mechanical

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

ANDRITZ HYDRO USA operates in a niche market that provides overhaul and rehabilitation to hydro power plants. We are looking for a strong QC Professional with project experience in hydro plant or construction site focused quality experience. This is not a corportate quality manager role. We need a hands-on individual ready to do the work required to meet customer, industry and Andritz quality standards. If you enjoy fast paced and challenging environments, then this is the opportunity for you.

Duties:

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring fulfilment of Quality requirements on site according to the contract, Andritz Quality processes and installation & commissioning manuals.
• Establishes/Maintains relationships with customer site representatives on Quality topics.
• Monitors performance of Quality system on site

Main Tasks:

Look-ahead planning

• Review upcoming work to ensure all inspections are planned with the right resources and tools to ensure effective inspections and progress.
• Support improvement of Installation & Commissioning manuals by providing feedback to documents owners.
• Prepares Notice of Inspections daily and three week look ahead.

Day-to-day quality tasks

• Preparation and coordination of installation quality documentation.
• Support installation supervisors to ensure work is performed in accordance with installation manuals
• Ensures implementation of management system documentation
• Coordinates and performs inspections and tests at site
• Site Non-Conformities reporting, follow-up, and closure.
• Facilitate the decision making process for corrective actions with project team.
• Prepares and consolidates site quality records.
• Audits conformity of welders’ and NDT inspectors’ qualifications.
• Document open package inspections at site with Andritz inventory database and tracking system.
• Develop and update inspection quality document tracking file
• Create the final quality documentation
• Manage control of drawings and installation manuals revisions on site
• Maintain quality files as well as the required paper copies on site
• Control calibration of measuring equipment
• Generate/Update punch list items tracking file as required
• Manage the handling/storing of contract material located at site

Qualifications:

• A BS degree in engineering (preferably in mechanical, electrical or material science)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the hydropower industry or equivalent experience in an industrial construction environment.
• NDT/NDE related technical experience

OR

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of experience in the hydropower industry preferred or an equivalent education and experience in an industrial construction or manufacturing environment.
• CWI or possess the education and experience required to qualify for certification and a working knowledge of ASME and AWS Codes.
• NDT/NDE related technical experience and/or qualified to pass Level 2 certification in RT, UT, PT, and/or MT is a plus.
• Laser metrology experience with machined parts is a plus.
• Ability and experience with typical equipment, such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, oscilloscopes, component testers and the like.
• MS office suite compatible for correspondence and reporting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.