Quality Assurance Coordinator

Canal Barge Company / Canal Terminal Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality Assurance Coordinator

I.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator ensures products, services, and processes meet all established standards and regulations.

The QA Coordinator will achieve this by implementing quality control procedures, monitoring operations, and data analysis.

II.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.

Serve as a liaison between the laboratory, logistics and operations to assist in the implementation of product quality processes.

2.

Coordinate collection of terminal environmental and customer product samples with lab and operations.

QA Coordinator may be required to pull samples as well.  Prepare daily sample collection activity planning report including NPDES outfalls, rail cars, tank trucks, tanks, dock lines, product lines, and barges.

3.

Oversee vapor scrubber media quality and coordinate service with Operations to ensure optimal performance of the system.

4.

Monitor inhibitor levels in terminal customer product and coordinate adjustments with Terminal Compliance and Regulatory Coordinator, the Lab and Operations.  Manage inhibitor inventories.

5.

Perform routine laboratory testing for both environmental and raw materials as needed

6.

Manage sampling equipment maintenance and replacement.

7.

Manage sample decanting program and terminal and lab waste drums in cooperation with the Lab, Terminal Compliance and Regulatory Coordinator and Operations.

8.

Implement waste management program, conduct weekly inspections, monitor inventories, and coordinate offsite disposal.

9.

Assist with pre-discharge/transfer verification process i.e., dock line testing, barge sampling, etc.

10.

Participate in quality aspects of commissioning/decommissioning of a tank system.

11.

Monitor temperature management program for applicable products.

12.

Assist with training of operators on chemical characteristics and relevance of testing conducted.

13.

Provide input on standard operating procedures for quality conformance.

14.

Collect product inventory data for Logistics.

15.

Conduct internal quality process audits.

Other

1.

Perform other duties as required and directed by the Director of Terminal Services or Terminal Operations Manager.

2.

Carry out the Business Philosophy, Code of Conduct, and Mission of Canal Barge Company, Inc.

III.

TRAITS & ATTRIBUTES

1.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

2.

Detail orientated with exceptional organizational skills

3.

Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines

4.

Must have strong customer service skills

5.

Flexible and embraces change

6.

Curious and a problem solver

7.

Reliable and meets deadlines

8.

Promotes process improvement and streamlining

IV.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Quality Assurance Coordinator reports to Regulatory and Compliance in conjunction with the Terminal Manager and Laboratory Manager.

V.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

1.

High School Diploma or equivalent require...