Senior Quality Assurance Specialist - I & E/Mechnical
About The Position
The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist provides oversight and technical expertise for quality assurance and quality control activities involving fixed equipment, rotating equipment, and instrumentation in shop and field environments. The role supports supplier and contractor audits, monitors quality control activities, and helps ensure work complies with applicable quality programs, industry codes, standards, and project requirements. The position supports the site's integrity and quality programs, reviews quality documentation, provides technical assistance in resolving quality issues, and coaches less-experienced specialists and other personnel. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon a successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control role within heavy industry.
- Experience performing or supporting quality inspections, audits, documentation reviews, and compliance activities.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant industry codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) by the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced quality training or a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Strong familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards.
- Experience working in a refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, or similar industrial environment.
- 10 or more years of experience supporting field-based industrial activities.
- Relevant quality or auditing certifications, such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, API quality-related certification, Six Sigma certification, or other relevant QA/QC or industry certifications.
Responsibilities
- Support the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the site's integrity and quality programs.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight for QA/QC activities involving fixed equipment, rotating equipment, and instrumentation.
- Ensure established quality processes are followed during maintenance activities, work packages, projects, and turnarounds.
- Review and approve quality control documentation to ensure work has been completed in accordance with established requirements.
- Verify that craft personnel, contractors, and supervisors accurately complete required quality documentation.
- Interpret and apply applicable industry codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Develop, implement, and support quality control programs and audit activities.
- Monitor existing QA/QC processes and recommend improvements as needed.
- Provide technical support in troubleshooting and resolving complex quality issues.
- Coach and mentor less-experienced quality specialists, supervisors, and craft personnel on established quality practices.
- Support integrity specialists and other technical teams as needed.
- Lead supplier and contractor quality audits in accordance with applicable supplier qualification requirements.
- Coordinate QC specialists and contractors supporting major projects and turnarounds.
- Participate in incident investigations and recommend process improvements when appropriate.
Benefits
- Attractive salary/benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
