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 is based at a refinery in Whiting, Indiana. Day or night shifts may be required depending on project and turnaround needs, and domestic or international travel may be required. This opportunity is contingent on a pending contract award, client approval, project requirements, and applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 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.
- Must possess a 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 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, API quality-related, Six Sigma, 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 verify work was completed in accordance with established requirements.
- Verify quality documentation is completed accurately by craft personnel, contractors, and supervisors.
- 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.
- Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve 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 and benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
