QA Specialist - Shipbuilding & Defense

Position Description & Qualifications

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist/NDT Certified (Level II) to provide an opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day! Discover this great opportunity in our Chesapeake, VA location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

Join Serco in support of our Defense Service sector and Systems Integration and Installation Business Unit as a Quality Assurance & Safety Specialist for Ship/Submarine/Shore C5ISR production, installation, integration and testing in the SI2 Business Unit.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for quality control and quality and safety surveillance of all activities involving safety and quality assurance to ensure compliance with Serco's Quality Management System and applicable regulatory requirements as directed.
• Develop, update and audit quality assurance QA workbooks and associated objective quality evidence.
• Perform documented surveillances on workmanship quality, safety, and compliance to personal and equipment safety requirements.
• Conduct Quality Process internal audits, reviews/analyzes data and documentation, and completes audit reports and complete other quality control record keeping and training duties as directed.
• Be responsible for NDT Level II inspections and documentation.
• Be willing and able to conduct safety inspections and walkthroughs in Industrial environments (e.g. ships/submarines in shipyards)
• Be Familiar with a variety of the field''s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to planned accomplish goals.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Be able to initiate Incident reports, corrective actions and implement solution.
• Be able to document experience and accept increasing levels of responsibility.
• Track milestones for government tasks and planning.
• Provide Daily/Weekly status reports.
• Contribute to drafting Quality, Safety, and Environmental procedures, perform root cause analysis, conduct technical research, and respond to internal and external Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Play a critical role in ensuring the successful monitoring of safety compliance issues and report discrepancies by Investigating incidents, aid with development and completion of corrective actions and prepare applicable reports.
• Demonstrate experience with monitoring safety compliance issues and report discrepancies found though on site/on ship Safety walkthroughs.
• Utilize your OSHA, and other applicable courses and be familiar with standard NAVSEA, OSHA, ANSI and EPA standard concepts, practices, and procedures to promote Serco-NA Safety ZERO HARM program.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of safety best practices with your experience and judgement to plan and accomplish and accomplish goals.
• Work effectively, independently as well as part of a large diverse team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• U.S. citizenship and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• An Active DoD Secret clearance

• Ability to gain and maintain access to US Govt. facilities and private Shipyards. (DBIDS)

• A NDT Certification (Level II)

• IDS/CAC for access to Government facilities, US Government.

• A High School diploma/GED with 6 experience in the field

• or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the maritime industry.

• 4 years of structural/NDT experience.

• Knowledge and experience with NAVSEA Standard Items and QA and Safety requirements as delineated in TS 9090-310.

• Experience supporting U.S. Navy Systems Commands.

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) required.

• Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to build rapport with internal and external customers.

• A Strong desire to excel in the Quality Assurance and Safety field with the ability to rapidly adapt to dynamic scenarios.

• Experience in documented Shipyard and Shipboard Installation, Quality Assurance and Safety.

• Ability to work on ships, submarines, at a variety of shore locations, as well as in an industrial fabrication shop and office environment.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations related to Safety and Hazardous Materials.

• Ability to travel 25%.

Preferred qualifications:

• OSHA-10 Maritime trained.
• Familiar with NAVSEA Standard Items and the SIPH.
• Process Control Procedure (PCP) development in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item.
• Knowledge of 29 CFR and 40 CFR.
• Valid US passport preferred

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.