QA Lead - Civil/Mechanical/Piping

About the role

This is where your abilities can be developed. Where your ambitions can be realized. Where you can own your part in our transformation. Where you can find a diverse, global community of teammates who are making a difference with you. And where you’ll be taken care of as you take care of bringing purpose to life.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the project’s construction quality management plan and supporting procedures for civil, mechanical, and piping scopes; ensure alignment with project specifications, ITPs, and contractors’ QC programs
• Civil Quality (Earthworks, Concrete, Foundations, Piling)
• Oversee quality planning and inspection for site prep, earthworks, compaction, subgrade, and civil
• Lead QA oversight for piling, concrete forms/rebar/embeds, placement, finishing, curing, and testing
• Ensure foundations and concrete structures meet dimensional, elevation, anchor bolt, embedment, and tolerancing requirements; manage hold points and quality milestones
• Mechanical Quality (ITPs, shop & on-site inspection, setting, alignment)
• Direct QA oversight of equipment receiving preservation, storage, and installation readiness
• Verify equipment installation quality, including setting, grouting, shimming, anchor bolts, and alignment
• Ensure proper implementation of vendor instructions, special process controls, and inspection points for packaged equipment, skids, and modules
• Piping Quality (All Phases: Receipt → Fabrication/Install → Test → Turnover)
• Material control & traceability, Welding program (WPS/PQR/WPQ compliance), and NDE Coordination & acceptance (e.g., RT/UT/MT/PT/VT as specified)
• Pressure testing whether at module yard, vendor shop, or on site; Flushing/blowing/cleaning, final acceptance
• Documentation, Turnover & Interface Management
• Ensure complete, accurate, and auditable quality records: ITPs, inspection reports, test results, weld/NDE dossiers, equipment install checklists, included in turnover packages by discipline

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred (Industrial, Civil, Mechanical) or equivalent combination of formal education and extensive field quality leadership experience may be considered
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience leading construction quality on large industrial projects (chemical, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, power, or similar)
• Quality certifications desired: ASQ (CQA/CQE), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent
• Welding/NDE credentials beneficial (as applicable to scope): AWS CWI, NDE Level II/III familiarity, or equivalent
• Demonstrated success managing quality for:
• Concrete, foundations, piling, heavy civil works, and structural interfaces
• Equipment ITPs, inspection, setting, grouting, alignment
• Piping construction (materials traceability, welding, NDE, PWHT/PMI where required, hydrotest/test packs, acceptance & turnover)
• Strong working knowledge of industrial codes/standards relevant to role (ACI, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, ASME B31.3, ASME IX, AWS). API certifications a plus: API 570, 510, 653
• Deep experience and ability to read, understand & interpret engineering and construction drawings in civil, foundations, mechanical/equipment, and piping
• Physical requirements for the position: Work primarily in the field under varied site conditions; willingness to support extended hours/weekends during critical path activities; onsite presence in St. Gabriel, LA. Must be able to spend a substantial part of each day at the outdoor construction site, including walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs, and ladders

What we offer

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

Our values

• Be Brave: We move forward with curiosity and ambition to create a better world. We ask big questions, create safe spaces to test solutions, take risks, and exercise creativity.
• Take Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable, realizing our actions have impact. We listen closely to our customers, deliver on our commitments, and lead with ethics and integrity.
• Embrace Diversity: We are stronger by welcoming different perspectives. We work towards a diverse, inclusive, and equal world, starting with our global community.

Compensation

The compensation for this position will typically range from $108,000 -$200,000/yr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to our People Team at Careers.KouraUS@orbia.com to receive the application form in a more accessible format, or to arrange an accommodation / adjustment to support your participation throughout the recruitment process.