Manager, Quality Assurance Development
About The Position
Venture Global LNG is seeking a Quality Manager in Houston, Texas, to establish, implement, and periodically evaluate the Quality Management System for its fabrication facilities. The role ensures key contractors comply with project specifications, drawings, codes, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position is accountable for Expander Module Fabrication quality performance, including site execution and supplier quality. It leads quality governance and supports on-site milestones, readiness reviews, inspection teams, supplier audits, and quality risk assessments. The manager works with contractors, inspection agencies, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality, documentation, and compliance issues before delivery to site, and provides structured reporting to Venture Global leadership.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in the Quality field, including at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
- Extensive experience in project and supplier quality management within energy, industrial, or large capital projects.
- Strong working knowledge of international codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API 617, and related mechanical and rotating equipment standards.
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-discipline inspection teams and complex contractor interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to drive NCR prevention, effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks, meet project deadlines, and adjust as priorities change.
- Ability to mentor others through technical training and guidance.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, Civil/Structural plans and details, Electrical Wiring Diagrams, and Piping Isometrics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage site teams, suppliers, and executive leadership.
- Advanced computer experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, PowerPoint, and Excel work products.
- Must have a current or be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities.
- ASQ CQA or CQE certification.
- PMI PMP certification.
- AWS, ASNT, or NACE credentials.
Responsibilities
- Maintain full accountability for Expander Module Fabrication quality performance, including site execution and supplier quality.
- Lead quality governance, including non-conformance report (NCR) management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and escalation.
- Perform regular on-site leadership in the yard to support critical milestones, readiness reviews, and management alignment.
- Oversee and mentor the on-site Quality team and resident inspection resources across E&I, welding, mechanical completion, and other disciplines.
- Facilitate supplier audits and quality risk assessments across key vendors, fabrication yards, and packaged systems.
- Ensure quality, documentation, and compliance issues are resolved prior to delivery to site to avoid schedule and cost impacts.
- Provide structured quality reporting, metrics, and executive summaries to Venture Global leadership.
- Interface with key contractors, inspection agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with company quality standards.
- Review and approve Project Quality Procedures and Inspection and Test Plans for implementation at the project site.
- Review quality control documentation, including checklists, logs, and reports, for effectiveness, accuracy, and relevance.
- Review Final Record Books for compliance.
- Establish, implement, and periodically evaluate the Quality Management System for fabrication facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
