Quality Operations Specialist - Newport, OR project

CB&I•Newport, OR

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects. PPL Quality Operations Specialists are responsible for development and implementation of Quality activities within the area of Quality Assessments, Quality Surveillance, Non-conformances, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/ Preventive Actions, Continual Improvement, and Area / Project Quality Support. The PPL Quality Ops Specialist may function in multiple capacities, including QA/QC Engineer depending on the region, project site or facility. Reports directly to the Project Manager and regularly interfaces with Corporate and Area Functional Leads, Area Welding & QA Managers, Area Quality Managers, in addition to Project / Fabrication Shop Quality Managers.

Requirements

7+ years of QA/QC experience on industrial or heavy construction projects (e.g., aboveground storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping, or structural steel), with an emphasis on quality documentation, records / QMS management, and project turnover. An equivalent combination of directly related experience, education, and certification will be considered.
Knowledge of the following codes, as applicable: ASME Section II, ASME Section V, ASME Section VIII, ASME Section IX, ASTM Material, API 650, API 620, AWWA D100, AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5/B16.47, etc. (including product specific related codes as and when needed)
ASNT SNT-TC-1A (NDE Qualifications Requirements)
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Standards
Knowledge in Welding & NDE methods applicable to the project or shop.
Knowledge in applicable Management System documentation.
Act as focal point for all Welding & QA/QC matters at the point of assignment.
Understands project requirements and ensures compliance.
Compiles project records and handover to the projects for final documentation.
Can communicate effectively with internal and external disciplines at multiple levels.
Manages team effectively towards project objectives.
Must be familiar with and have knowledge of: Review of client and project specifications to identify quality requirements and hold/witness points
Development of ITPs and other relevant site quality forms
Quality records and management-system (QMS) document control, project deliverables, and handover dossiers, including maintaining qualification records
Non-conformance (NCR) and corrective / preventive action (CAR) tracking and reporting
Progressive and final project turnover and documentation handover

Nice To Haves

A degree in welding, engineering, metallurgy, or a related technical field is preferred but not required. Equivalent field experience with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS CWI) will be considered in lieu of a degree.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - a plus
Knowledge of NDE methods (VT, MT, PT, SFT, UT, RT) and NDE personnel qualification per SNT-TC-1A - a plus
Hydrotest knowledge - a plus
Coating / paint inspection knowledge (e.g., NACE / AMPP) - a plus
Knowledge of concrete and foundation quality control (e.g., ACI, tank ringwall / foundation work) - a plus

Responsibilities

Contributes to continued improvement area initiatives.
Assists Quality Managers/Area Quality Leads in deploying Quality program initiatives.
Conduct internal quality audits, as per area/project quality audit plan, when assigned.
Provide assistance for obtaining applicable certifications, such as ASME, ISO, etc.
Provide training to other project or shop personnel, as necessary.
Responsible for understanding project requirements related to Welding and QA/QC and assuring compliance.
Reviews client and project specifications to identify quality requirements and control points, and develops Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and other relevant site quality forms.
Understand Sub-contract agreement requirements.
Understand local regulatory requirements related to quality.
Prepares and maintains project deliverables, based on the organization’s management system and project requirements.
Coordinates welding and QA/QC engineers and inspectors to ensure completion of any inspection and testing.
Maintains project records, as per the organization’s records management system.
Ensure sufficient QA/QC resources are available to support all Project Processes; thus, including Design, Procurement, Fabrication, Supplier Surveillance, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction and Commissioning.
Report Project Quality performance (KPI's) to Area Quality Manager and Area Welding & QA/QC Manager.
Manages non-conformances and corrective actions, including root cause analysis, as applicable.
Prepares and submits weekly, monthly quality reports to Operations and Functional management.
Advise Project Team on all QA/QC issues
Coordinates NDE activities at project site or shop.
Maintains up-to-date qualifications and certifications for welders, welding operators, NDE technicians, as applicable.
Contributes to a positive project or Shop Safety Culture.