W.W. Gay offers excellent benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid personal time off
- Professional development opportunities
Quality Control Manager (Industrial)
Full Time • Jacksonville
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Summary:
Manage all quality control activities related to ASME, NBIC, and API code and non-code projects. Ensure compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section I, VIII, IX, all B31 sections, API 650/653, and applicable client specifications throughout the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing phases. This role is responsible for maintaining and executing the quality program, overseeing inspections, managing documentation, managing QC inspectors, and interfacing with regulatory bodies and third-party inspectors (Authorized Inspectors).
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s ASME Quality Control Program (QCP).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Authorized Inspector (AI), State Inspector, and the National Board Inspector.
- Oversee fabrication, assembly, welding, installation, testing, and documentation processes for ASME Section I and VIII projects.
- Oversee fabrication, welding, installation, testing, and documentation processes for ASME B31 & BPE projects.
- Develop and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications per ASME and AWS codes.
- Maintain company welder continuity on a monthly basis.
- Monitor and audit production and inspection activities to ensure code and specification compliance.
- Manage and maintain quality records, including material traceability, traveler packages, NDE reports, and code packages. Ensure documents are timely filed with the National Board, State Inspectors, and Authorized Inspectors and company document retention is in accordance with applicable codes and company Quality Control Program.
- Manage NDE subcontractors to ensure proper code compliance.
- Manage heat treating and machining subcontractors to ensure proper code compliance.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits (ASME Joint Review, customer audits, etc.).
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and project management to address and resolve quality issues.
- Prepare and monitor ASME QC budget.
- Perform design calculations on new and repair projects for ASME pressure vessels, boilers, and boiler parts (steam spools, headers, etc.).
- Prepare proposals for ASME code projects.
- Recruit, train, and supervise QC inspectors and NDE personnel to ensure inspection practices align with code and project requirements.
- Investigate nonconformities, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
- Stay current on updates to ASME, NBIC, AWS, API, and other applicable industry codes and standards.
Additional Job-Related Duties:
- Comply with federal and state law, regulations, and all Company rules.
- Participate in online and in-person training and other educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Any other job-related activities requested by immediate supervisor.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent preferred. High school education required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality control or quality assurance role in a pressure vessel, boiler, or piping environment.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, customer relations, collaboration, and analytical skills.
- Strong working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section I, VIII Div 1 (Div 2 a plus), IX, and B31.1/B31.3 piping codes.
- Pressure vessel and B31 piping design calculations experience.
- Experience managing ASME code stamp programs (U, S, PP, R, etc.).
- Familiarity with National Board requirements and joint review processes.
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Certified Radiographic Inspector (CRI) a plus.
- Current NDE Level II in PT with familiarity of other NDE methods (RT, MT, UT, VT) and coordination with Level II/III inspectors.
- Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, P&IDs, and project specifications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software systems.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires long hours sitting, standing, climbing, working at heights, working in confined spaces, and using office equipment, including telephones and computers and may also require some light lifting of files and materials and carrying other documentation to different departments from time to time.
- The position may also involve some repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and elbows.
Working Conditions:
- This position can be performed in an office or jobsite work environment, which can be indoors or outdoors. Can be in the elements. The noise level is normal for office and industrial environments.
- This position may require a flexible schedule, periodic overtime, and overnight travel as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The vision of W. W. Gay is to be a leader in our industry and our community through an unrivaled commitment to our craft and our people. We have been an iconic part of the Jacksonville community since 1962. For nearly 60 years, we have provided innovative solutions for our clients – big and small – throughout Florida and the Southeast. From the days of hand-drawn blueprints to our now wholly paperless plans, we’ve seen a lot of changes throughout the years. As we look toward the times ahead, we continue to build upon our foundation of authenticity and trustworthiness.
Our commitment is not exclusive to our clients. We are passionate about our people – after all, they are the best in the business and the stewards of our success on and off the clock – and we are dedicated to creating opportunities inside of our organization to promote and advance their careers. Equally important is our involvement in the communities we call home. From sponsoring t-ball teams to corporate events, we strive to be a presence for good here in the River City and beyond.
As technology changes, so do we. And as we evolve, we’ll continue to serve our clients with the transparency they’ve come to know and trust. We know that every job is unique, but our commitment to doing things right remains the same. We hire and train the highest skilled workforce, ensuring each job is done correctly, the first time. With our legacy of proven results, we will always go above and beyond to meet our clients’ needs.
We look forward to serving you as we cherish our history and embrace the future.
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