{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ae55e55bd91e09cefe26aa92","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae55e55bd91e09cefe26aa92","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae55e55bd91e09cefe26aa92","title":"QA Representative - Structural","description":"Who We Are\nVigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and national defense.\n\nWith deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThis position is responsible for developing, tracking, administering, and scheduling tests and inspections and writing of required reports. The incumbent inspects in-process and final craft work for proper approvals and documents results as required in test and inspection plans developed by the Quality Department.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)\nDevelops tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards.\nServes as liaison between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies, as required.\nEnsures that all preliminary inspection requirements have been satisfied and are accomplished in accordance with contract specifications prior to final inspection call outs to regulatory agencies.\nMonitor craft work to ensure proper workmanship is in accordance with regulatory agencies, classification society, NAVSEA Standard Items, Vigor Industrial and acceptable shipbuilding practices as appropriate.\nEnsures that all instrumentation and gauges used in testing procedures are properly calibrated in accordance with regulatory agencies and company calibration guidelines.\nInforms Project Management, Quality Director, Operations Managers/Directors of all deficiencies requiring corrective action as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) to include Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR), and Non-conforming Services (NCS).\nEstablishes and maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials.\nAssists Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to Ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed.\nDevelops and assists in administering training to craft supervisors and test directors for applicable test and inspection requirements.\nEnsures materials purchased and installed meet requirements of contract specifications by performing random checks.\nEnsures all subcontractors’ qualifications meet requirements of regulatory agencies and contract specifications. Also ensures all subcontractor required quality assurance submittals are correct and fulfill requirements of the specifications.\nReviews and qualifies all Quality Assurance requirements imposed by outside agencies. Verifies that requirements do not impose higher levels of effort to accomplish then those required by contract specifications.\nCoordinates with management and craft supervisors to ensure all personnel meet the minimum skill and ability along and possess the required certifications to accomplish the task assigned.\n\nJOB SCOPE:\nOperates within the guidelines provided by applicable referenced Codes with regard to the respective discipline to which they are inspecting (i.e.: welding, electrical, coatings, etc.) Position requires ability to assess and administer acceptance requirements based on pre-determined criteria.\n\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:\nDoes not have any direct reports. However, may be responsible for supervising workers engaged in conducting tests and inspections in accordance with procedures.\n\nINTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:\nInspectors are required to coordinate with Project Managers, craft supervisors, and craft personnel, as well as Customer representatives and Regulatory (ABS/ USCG) inspectors. For Navy programs, liaise with NAVSEA Ship Building Specialist (SBS).\n\nKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nKnowledge of ship systems particularly, how they interact, and construction/repair sequencing.\nKnowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair; crafts required in ship repair.\nKnowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME Sect IX welding codes.\nKnowledge and working experience with NAVSEA Standard Items and navy vessels.\nExperience with Navy 5xxx inspection criteria for aluminum structure.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts.\nSkilled at conducting inspections and guide others in appropriate work process techniques, while mentoring others by modeling respectful behaviors, including interpreting and applying complex contracts in the inspection of work.\nAbility to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution.\nEffectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels.\nHandle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.\nEffectively work in a complex multi-craft, union work environment; influence others to meet quality standard and skilled at conflict resolution.\nAbility to use PC, including I-pads, and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs.\nAbility to provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.\nAble to identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an on-going basis.\nSkill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards including use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.\n\nEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:\nCurrent CWI or NDT Certifications (VT/UT/MT/PT) Level 2.\n1 – 5 years of experience in marine or industrial setting either in a shipyard, heavy construction, or industrial manufacturing environment.\n\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:\nCWI - AWS NDT Inspection Training - Welding inspector (L2 NDT certificates minimum for Structural Inspector in any of VT, MT, PT, UT disciplines)\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nWork is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. Will be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard ships. Must be able to walk to and from job sites. Must be able to frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders. Must be able to enter confined areas and tanks. May be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. Must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl and twist. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nWhile in production areas will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nVigor Values\nVigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.\nTruth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth\nResponsibility: We act on what we know is right\nEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world\nLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in\nVigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.","company":"Vigorllc1","rawCompany":"vigorllc1","city":"Portland","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T09:53:15.466Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"QA Representative - Structural","description":"Who We Are\nVigor, a Titan Company, is a values-driven, diversified industrial business operating in six locations with approximately 1,800 people in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Built around a collection of powerful, unique assets and differentiated capabilities, Vigor excels at specialized shipbuilding, ship repair and handling important, complex projects in support of energy generation, our nation’s infrastructure and national defense.\n\nWith deep respect for people and the planet, Vigor strives to be a positive, regenerative force for good – environmentally, in the lives of our employees and in the community. We have built a positive culture that honors the work we do, the workers who do it, and the world we live in.\n\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThis position is responsible for developing, tracking, administering, and scheduling tests and inspections and writing of required reports. The incumbent inspects in-process and final craft work for proper approvals and documents results as required in test and inspection plans developed by the Quality Department.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)\nDevelops tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards.\nServes as liaison between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies, as required.\nEnsures that all preliminary inspection requirements have been satisfied and are accomplished in accordance with contract specifications prior to final inspection call outs to regulatory agencies.\nMonitor craft work to ensure proper workmanship is in accordance with regulatory agencies, classification society, NAVSEA Standard Items, Vigor Industrial and acceptable shipbuilding practices as appropriate.\nEnsures that all instrumentation and gauges used in testing procedures are properly calibrated in accordance with regulatory agencies and company calibration guidelines.\nInforms Project Management, Quality Director, Operations Managers/Directors of all deficiencies requiring corrective action as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) to include Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR), and Non-conforming Services (NCS).\nEstablishes and maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials.\nAssists Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to Ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed.\nDevelops and assists in administering training to craft supervisors and test directors for applicable test and inspection requirements.\nEnsures materials purchased and installed meet requirements of contract specifications by performing random checks.\nEnsures all subcontractors’ qualifications meet requirements of regulatory agencies and contract specifications. Also ensures all subcontractor required quality assurance submittals are correct and fulfill requirements of the specifications.\nReviews and qualifies all Quality Assurance requirements imposed by outside agencies. Verifies that requirements do not impose higher levels of effort to accomplish then those required by contract specifications.\nCoordinates with management and craft supervisors to ensure all personnel meet the minimum skill and ability along and possess the required certifications to accomplish the task assigned.\n\nJOB SCOPE:\nOperates within the guidelines provided by applicable referenced Codes with regard to the respective discipline to which they are inspecting (i.e.: welding, electrical, coatings, etc.) Position requires ability to assess and administer acceptance requirements based on pre-determined criteria.\n\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:\nDoes not have any direct reports. However, may be responsible for supervising workers engaged in conducting tests and inspections in accordance with procedures.\n\nINTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:\nInspectors are required to coordinate with Project Managers, craft supervisors, and craft personnel, as well as Customer representatives and Regulatory (ABS/ USCG) inspectors. For Navy programs, liaise with NAVSEA Ship Building Specialist (SBS).\n\nKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nKnowledge of ship systems particularly, how they interact, and construction/repair sequencing.\nKnowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair; crafts required in ship repair.\nKnowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME Sect IX welding codes.\nKnowledge and working experience with NAVSEA Standard Items and navy vessels.\nExperience with Navy 5xxx inspection criteria for aluminum structure.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints, construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts.\nSkilled at conducting inspections and guide others in appropriate work process techniques, while mentoring others by modeling respectful behaviors, including interpreting and applying complex contracts in the inspection of work.\nAbility to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution.\nEffectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels.\nHandle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.\nEffectively work in a complex multi-craft, union work environment; influence others to meet quality standard and skilled at conflict resolution.\nAbility to use PC, including I-pads, and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs.\nAbility to provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.\nAble to identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an on-going basis.\nSkill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards including use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.\n\nEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:\nCurrent CWI or NDT Certifications (VT/UT/MT/PT) Level 2.\n1 – 5 years of experience in marine or industrial setting either in a shipyard, heavy construction, or industrial manufacturing environment.\n\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:\nCWI - AWS NDT Inspection Training - Welding inspector (L2 NDT certificates minimum for Structural Inspector in any of VT, MT, PT, UT disciplines)\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nWork is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. Will be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard ships. Must be able to walk to and from job sites. Must be able to frequently climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders. Must be able to enter confined areas and tanks. May be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. Must be able to frequently bend, squat, crawl and twist. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nWhile in production areas will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nVigor Values\nVigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.\nTruth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth\nResponsibility: We act on what we know is right\nEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world\nLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in\nVigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T09:53:15.466Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T09:53:15.466Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Vigorllc1","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Portland","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ae55e55bd91e09cefe26aa92"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ae55e55bd91e09cefe26aa92"}}