Quality Certifier

Company Profile

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

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Position Summary

The Quality Certifier will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to the Quality Assurance (QA) programs for Submarine, Deep Submergence, and Surface Ship Systems at Oceaneering's (OII) Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA. This position requires a thorough understanding of all related QA processes and associated documentation. The Quality Certifier will be responsible for enforcing compliance with directives, technical specifications, higher authority documents, and the OII-MSD QA Manuals, as well as local instructions. Familiarity with Technical Work Documentation (TWD) requirements is essential. Candidates must possess strong analytical and management skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and ensure quality standards are met without exception. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Foster a "first-time quality" culture in all production aspects to ensure the highest-quality final product.
• Oversee and execute a comprehensive Certification program, including final certification procedures.
• Ensure certification reviews are conducted only by qualified personnel, as required.
• Certify all relevant Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for assigned projects.
• Stay informed about the status of all Condition Reports, Unrestricted Operations / Hull Integrity Procedures, LARs, and DFSs related to assigned projects.
• Provide input to the central Quality database to assist in analyzing collected quality data.
• Participate in Internal SUBSAFE Certification Audits and DSS-SOC Certification Surveys as directed.
• Lead internal audits and surveillances of OII-MSD processes and production work to ensure consistency in reporting.
• Serve as the primary Quality Assurance contact during the certification of Technical Work Documents (TWD).
• Make informed decisions regarding production quality and safety, providing data for top management to base critical corporate decisions.
• Enhance safety through training, raising employee awareness, enforcing safety policies, and holding individuals accountable for poor safety practices.
• Act as the senior QA team member for assigned projects.
• Maintain objectivity when performing quality assurance tasks related to shipboard repairs or installations.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of current NAVSEA, DDS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Level 1 requirements.
• Maintain an expert knowledge of contractor processes that impact DDS-SOC, SUBSAFE, and Level 1 directives.
• This person may perform other special projects or duties as required to support business needs such as :

MOA Comprehension.

Qualifications

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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.

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.