Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Quality Assurance Specialist in Houston, TX / Duluth, MN. Reports to the supervisor who gives periodic direction and checks work on a periodic basis. Responsible for monitoring processes within each Construction region, performing Process Assessments for assigned projects, and assisting with the review of contract Exhibits during the RFP and IFC period. Assists with specification revisions to ensure compliance with Company and DOT 192 and 195 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management department
• Monitor project investigations
• Update Construction SharePoint site with specification update notifications
• Maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications
• Analyze construction quality-related data from audit logs, nonconformance logs, contract review logs, PHMSA audits, and similar sources
• Conduct field Process Assessments and assist with field PHMSA document audits
• Lead Specialist of Construction Quality meetings
• Lead training for new Quality team members and monitor completion of training for new Construction Quality personnel
• Help with the approval process for construction contracts at various stages
• Develop documents related to processes, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, work instructions, and departmental presentations
• Present Project Quality-related information to audiences of diverse size and background
• Act as Quality Management System (QMS) Power User as needed
• Represent the Quality Management department at industry conferences and report back on meetings
• Help review Supply Chain Vendor Data Documentation
• Work cross-functionally with Operational Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Administration Services, Pipeline Integrity, Metallurgical Services, Design (Pipeline/Compressor Station), and Supply Chain
• Participate in construction compliance and construction administration process improvement plans
• Steward company resources, interests, and trust through words and actions

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years prior experience in pipeline or facility construction industry
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards to pipeline construction
• Fundamental understanding of quality management principles and project management principles