What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Sylvan, Inc.?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Quality Assurance Specialist and play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of quality across our processes. In this energetic position, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing quality systems, conducting comprehensive quality audits, and ensuring that products meet rigorous quality control and assurance benchmarks. Your proactive approach will help us deliver exceptional products to our customers while fostering continuous improvement within our operations.
Responsibilities
Quality Program Management
- implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) for mechanical scope
- Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ANSI, SMACNA and client standards
- Implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality procedures
- Coordinate quality requirements with project management and QA/QC Manager
Mechanical Inspection & Testing
- Oversee inspections of piping, HVAC systems, and equipment installation
- Ensure execution of hydrostatic/pneumatic testing and system flushing
Welding & Piping Quality Control
- Ensure compliance with WPS/PQR and welding procedures
- Coordinate and review NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT)
- Maintain weld maps and traceability records
Material Control & Traceability
- Verify materials meet specifications and approved submittals
Documentation & Turnover Packages
- Maintain QA/QC documentation including ITPs, reports, and test records
- Compile turnover packages and as-built documentation
Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions
- Identify and track NCRs
- Assist root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Assist with proper resolution of deficiencies
Field Quality Oversight
- Conduct field inspections and verify installations
- Work with field teams to correct issues
- Promote right-first-time quality standards
Commissioning & Startup Support
- Support system walkdowns and commissioning
- Verify mechanical completion
- Ensure readiness for startup
Coordination & Communication
- Attend weekly site walks
- Attend quality meetings
Audits & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with quality procedures
- Implement improvements and lessons learned
Key Skills
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, HVAC
- Understanding of ASME B31 codes
- Experience with welding, NDT, and testing
- Ability to read P&IDs; and drawings
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills