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Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Oceaneering International Inc. Oceaneering Technologies (OII-OTECH) supports the US Navy's submarine rescue mission through the Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Contract (SROMC). Oceaneering partners with the Navy's Undersea Rescue Command (URC) to provide 24 / 7 world-wide submarine rescue capability to US, allied and other foreign navy requests to assist disabled submarines (DISSUB) or submersible intervention and rescue. OII-OTECH is seeking a Quality Assurance Planner who will supervise, manage and execute the provisions of the System Certification Procedures and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems. The Quality Assurance Planner will establish and enforce submarine rescue system Quality Assurance and maintenance procedures as well as operational and safety standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL :

• Implement and support a climate of "first time quality" in all aspects of production ensuring the highest quality final product.
• Support and instill a safety culture within the team that is in compliance with Oceaneering's Life Safety Rules and HSE program.
• Perform ship checks and develop Controlled Work Packages (CWPs) with the required Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for maintenance within DSS-SOC boundaries that validates adherence to the applicable requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010 / P9290 (Systems Certification Procedures and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems), NAVSEA SS521-AA-MAN-010 (U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual), and SROMC SFX-T-00007 SRDRS Quality Maintenance Manual.
• Assist in coordinating projects and work outages to include scheduling / sequencing work and developing test plans.
• Research and develop Job Materials List for all preventative and corrective maintenance items.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of certification in accordance with NAVSEAINST 4855.34B as recognized and reflected in NAVSEA Notice 5000.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a Quality Assurance Program that meets the requirements of ANSI / ISO / ASQ Q9001-2015 or equivalent.
• Support regular reviews which include functional audits, sustaining surveys, and quality assurance surveillances as directed and scheduled by the government. Determine root cause(s) and take short and long-term corrective actions to resolve any certification or non-compliance deficiencies noted during any review.
• Assist in the implementation of a Quality Management and Assurance program which includes a training, qualification, and tracking process for personnel.
• Assist in the maintenance of a Quality Assurance Program internal audit and surveillance program, IAW the OTECH Quality Management System Manual (ISO-T-00001) to monitor work performance and compliance with the contract. requirements and to determine the effectiveness of the quality program. The program shall emphasize assurance of quality through controlled, disciplined, well-defined work processes.
• Develop and oversee the use of formal work packages in accordance with the OTECH Quality Management System Manual (ISO-T-00001), appropriate industry standards, and best practices.
• Provide administrative and technical support services to the Sustaining Activity URC during scheduled Rescue Systems Certification Sustaining Surveys.
• Review Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) documentation.
• Communicate with engineering yard to correct and seek resolution regarding technical deficiencies.
• Support the government Quality Assessment Surveillance Plan (QASP).
• Support quality initiatives such as process and product characterizations that lead to continuous / cost improvements
• Lead and / or provide support to continuous improvement initiatives and training on continuous improvement, as requested, by other functional departments.
• Collect data and execute / conduct various analytical / statistical analysis and interpretation as part of process improvements and day-to-day support.
• Develop test procedures.
• Attend various meetings and action / communicate status or instructions.
• Perform in-process inspecting and testing in accordance with Quality System work instructions. Included in this are reading drawings / blueprints, determining methods for dimensional inspections, inspection of paint and other coatings, weld inspection, and identification of material and inspected items to show inspection status.
• Perform final inspection to verify items exhibit acceptable workmanship and inspection reports / certificate of conformance are ready for shipment with the product.
• Conduct periodic training of planners, inspectors, and new hires.
• Maintain logs; fill out nonconforming material reports and other required records of inspection and tests.
• Ensure that inspection gages and equipment are in current calibration.

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Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE :

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Base Pay rate for this position is : $35 / Hour - $45 / Hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager / supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.