Quality Specialist

Provide continual evaluation of processes, methods and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously monitor and control inspection operations to insure compliance with applicable quality control documents.
• Assure accurate records such as traceability, process control, functional test, demonstrations, etc., are maintained.
• Review and improve process control results for continued compliance of manufacturing operations.
• Provide continual evaluation of department, methods, employee development, programs, etc., to assure the most effective use of resources and equipment.
• Research, resolve and provide support on quality control issues.
• Assure test function is performed in a manner consistent with applicable requirements and NOV’s quality procedures.
• Maintain and enforce quality standards.
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedure.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct internal quality auditing (both full system and process audits) of the company quality management system as a lead auditor.
• Provide guidance on developing, reviewing, and revising quality documents, policies, procedures, instructions, and quality activities.
• Review industry related documents (ISO, API, ASTM).
• Assist Quality Manager in maintaining QMS, ISO, and API procedures and revise as necessary.
• Review work order related documents and collect work order related information as necessary.
• Supplier quality assurance and development including supplier evaluations for product/process and system conformance.
• Review, support, and maintain quality reports.
• Use of company standard quality systems (Intelex, AIMS, RigOffice, CEF, Teamcenter, Tracker) with active participation including customer-related activities.
• Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying methods relevant to processes.
• Develop quality plans as required by the QMS.
• Analyze data on NCR trending, customer concerns, and process capability analysis.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Active participation in process improvement projects internally.
• Interact with quality control personnel.
• Provide training on ISO 9001/API Q1, company/facility quality procedures and work instruction.
• Understand and implement the company quality management system.
• Effectively handle quality planning and all quality assurance responsibilities for assigned projects.
• Interact with and support all facility staff, functional departments including managers and supervisors by providing quality assistance as needed.

• Conform to and perform all QMS requirements.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality related activities required.

• Training experience preferred.

• Good understanding of the company QMS.

• Interpersonal skills in working with company, customer, and supplier personnel.
• Effective coordinator of projects and group activities.
• Microsoft Office knowledge is required.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications.
• Organized, detailed, and accurate in work assignments.
• Ability to understand the QMS requirements.

• Ability to understand health, safety, and environmental requirements.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.