Steel Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Description

The Steel Quality Assurance Auditor will evaluate various quality characteristics of rail steel & Macro Etch of carbon steel and/or steel alloys in steel mills. They will conduct quality assurance audits which require the witnessing and supervision of laboratory tests performed on steel samples at the supplier's rolling mill. SGS will dispatch the Steel Quality Assurance Auditor to the rolling mill as required by the client (requires 30%-50% travel). When not auditing/traveling, this role will support the needs of the various departments of the Melrose Park Metallurgical Testing Laboratory.

Supervise the preparation and testing methods used by the supplier's QC laboratory (50% of work)

Assist with Health & Safety Activities as required (30% of work)

Witness the testing of the selected samples as specified by the client

Review all test data generated for compliance against specified industry specifications and/or client requirements

Ensure that all equipment and devices used during testing are performing and calibrated correctly

Compile and submit an audit report to the client

Requires 30% to 50% of travel and overnight stays. Audits will be conducted over a series of consecutive days onsite, typically 4 to 5 days, including travel

Support the operational needs (technician level) of the various departments of the Melrose Park Metallurgical Testing Laboratory when not onsite auditing