Preservation Specialist

Sempra • Port Arthur, TX

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About The Position

The Preservation Specialist advances project quality by leading complex inspections and developing strategies to mitigate risks. The role provides technical guidance that informs planning and ensures adherence to regulatory and design standards. The specialist leads quality control activities for assigned work packages, investigates escalated quality issues, develops inspection plans and schedules for critical construction phases, and prepares quality reports to support leadership decisions. The position also advises project teams on quality risks and mitigation, ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements during quality activities, and contributes to continuous improvement through analysis of technician feedback and inspection trends.

Requirements

• Typically requires a four-year degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze quality trends, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction, engineering, and procurement teams.
• Ability to provide guidance to less experienced quality professionals.
• In-depth knowledge of construction quality control processes and standards.
• Knowledge of change management and quality impacts from scope or design changes.
• Skill in developing inspection plans, test plans, or quality reports.
• Skill in reviewing quality data for technical accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities for assigned work packages, using technician data to validate compliance.
• Review and interpret complex construction drawings and specifications to guide inspection priorities.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues escalated by technicians using technical expertise.
• Develop inspection plans and schedules for critical construction phases, coordinating with leadership.
• Prepare comprehensive quality reports for leadership review and decision-making.
• Advise project teams on quality-related risks and mitigation strategies based on inspection findings.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements during quality activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing technician feedback and inspection trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior