Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 15, 2026. Packaging Corporation of America scores B on the Alion truth index.
Function and Scope
Management of all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for fixed equipment. To include weld inspection, assembly inspection, and management of materials of construction. Duties will include field inspections of equipment to include internal inspection of tanks and digesters. Travel may be required at times for shop inspections.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage all quality assurance and quality control aspects of mechanical repairs
Manage tank integrity projects for tanks requiring maintenance according to API 653 regulations
Support portions of larger capital projects requiring new tank construction per API 650 and/or significant tank upgrades
Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental to develop schedule for performing tank work
Prepare estimates, budgets, schedules, materials and contract specifications, procurement plans, and work plans for projects, track and report on project progress and performance
Plan, schedule, and execute tank integrity projects to meet Company standards and policies
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for assigned projects
Prepare the annual sustaining capital budget and major maintenance budget for tank integrity
Ensure tank inspection and repairs are documented per regulatory requirements and Company standards and that they are being maintained, organized, and can be accessed for future reference as needed
Provide technical support during the review of tank integrity processes and procedures to maintain consistent assessment and repair practices
Provide support for field maintenance technicians and operations staff
Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety as well as the safety of employees, the public, and company assets
Maintaining and enforcing the Approved Manufacturers List for materials
Knowledge of corrosion & welding. Welding knowledge of structural and pipe with GTAW, and SMAW processes
Fixed equipment inspection tasks/ procedures
NDT management, Working knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Positive Material Identification, and material hardness testing.
Preparing detailed reports describing types of degradation mechanisms, effect of degradation mechanisms, process streams, etc.
Personnel supervision- to include contractors
R-Stamp program management
Maintain PCA piping specifications for all piping services throughout the mill.
Assure that all projects, contractors, and PCA are adhering to the specifications as noted above.
Where fabrication is involved onsite and offsite, review all material specifications, contractors welding and welder qualifications, and determine the required NDE to be performed, to assure that all of the above meet the applicable code and PCA specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
A. Education and Experience
High School education with 2 years maintenance related experience.
B. Knowledge/Competencies
ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes (Sec VIII Div I & II)
ASME Piping Codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8)
Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510)
Pressure Piping Inspection (API 570) n Pressure Relief Systems (API 520/526)
Tank Evaluations (API 620/650/653)
Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)
Fitness for Service (API 579)
Damage Mechanisms (API 571)
Preferred Certifications
API 653 Tank Inspector
AWS Certified Welding Inspector-CWI
Certified Level II Ultra Sonic Testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Mag Particle and Dye penetrant testing
X-Ray film interpretation