Technical Auditor

Description

SUMMARY

Conduct filed and office audits in support of the AMPP Accreditation program. Audit AMPP training programs as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned..

• Conduct filed and office audits of organizations (e.g. coating contractors, blast and paint shops, coating inspection firms) to verify compliance with AMPP-SSPC qualifications procedures (e.g. QP 1. QP 2, QP-3, QP 5, QP 8, QS 1, QN 1 and others) and associated aministrative programs IAW the Auditor SOP. (Minimum of 65 audits/training delivery events per year and submit audit reports in a timely manner in the proper format)
• Audit AMPP training programs as assigned. Verify instructor(s) compliance with AMPP administrative procedures and adherence to technical content.
• Proctor AMPP Craftworker Certification Exams (e.g. C-7, C-12, C-13, CAS, ACAS, CCA) as assigned.
• Verify audited companies are compliant with current industry standards as cited in contracts, specifications, regulations, product data sheets, etc.
• Represent AMPP Accreditation at industry meetings/conferences regarding technical and regulatory issues as assigned.
• Support AMPP Accreditation Management to improve and implement the development, implementation and administration of all QP accreditation programs.
• Ability and experience to in working remotely with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility to complete audits on time using a predetermined format with out daily direct supervision.
• Complete audit reports and other related documents on a timely basis, report the status of work and travel schedules to QP Management in a timely manner.
• Complete AMPP or other assigned training on QP accreditations and programs
• Conduct at least one audit in each assigned accreditation category under the observation of the QP management or their assigned representative.
• Instruct AMPP training programs and certification course (if qualified and approved) as directed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Organization and corordination of audits. Individual must be able to develop and work within a weekly schedule, making cost effective and efficient travel arrangements. Individual should have the ability to handle multiple assignments, write detailed and accurate audit reports that are submitted I a timely manner.
• Individual will have the ability to interface with members, owners, contractors, inspectors and their representatives at job sites and offices respectively.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

75% travel is required for this role and a Passport is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum: AMPP CIP Level II or AMPP Protective Coating Specialist in good standing. CIP III is desirable. AMPP C3/C5 certifications are required and must be attained within the first 60 days of employment. OSHA 30 hour training is required and must be attained within the first 60 days of employment. Specialty certifications and training such as AMPP SSPC Concrete Coating Inspector, Metalizing, OCAT and SCAT training is desirable.

• Meet the experience requirements of the AMPP/SSPC Competent Person/Supervisor for Industrial Structures
• Minimum of five (5) years full time experience in the industrial coatings industry, preferably conducting technical quality or safety audits, coating and lining inspections services or related work.
• Completed a two day (16 hour minimum) course on the Principles of Auditing or equivalent.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office and industry related software is desirable.