Quality Assurance Specialist IV

About the role

This position involves monitoring of processes and procedures within each Construction region, performing Process Assessments for assigned projects, and assisting with the review of contract Exhibits during the RFP and IFC period. The Quality Assurance Specialist IV will receive periodic direction from their supervisor and their work will be checked on a periodic basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management department
• Monitor project investigations and update the Construction SharePoint site with specification update notifications
• Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications
• Analyze construction quality related data from various sources, including audit logs and nonconformance logs
• Conduct field Process Assessments and assist with field PHMSA document audits
• Lead training for new Quality team members and ensure proper training has been provided to new Construction Quality Personnel
• Assist with the approval process for construction contracts and develop/maintain documents related to processes, procedures, and guidelines
• Present Project Quality related information to diverse audiences and serve as a Quality Management System (QMS) Power User as needed
• Represent the Quality Management department at industry conferences and report back on meetings
• Assist in reviewing Supply Chain Vendor Data Documentation and participate in construction compliance and administration process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of prior experience working in the pipeline or facility construction industry, with thorough knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Minimum of 3 years of field construction experience
• Fundamental understanding of quality management principles and project management principles
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment, and show initiative/independence
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Writer

Preferred Experience

• NACE 1 or Higher certification
• CWI or API 1169 certification
• QMS Training and Root Cause Analysis Training
• Familiarity with the process of writing SOPs, guidelines, and creating handbooks
• Understanding of the contract conformance process and Phase Project Lifecycle
• Knowledge of Governing Regulations (API 1104 Latest Edition, Pipeline Safety Regulations 192, 195, etc.)

Skills

• Ability to manage diverse relationships, build effective teams, and seek conflict resolution in a professional manner
• Ability to travel as needed

Pay

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour, based on experience, with additional mileage, per diem, and cell phone allowance.

Schedule

Initial 5-day workweek, potentially increasing to 6 days, with 50% of time spent in the field office and 50% spent traveling.