Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description:

• Quality Assessor (Quality Assurance Specialist III)
• The position requires the monitoring of processes and procedures within each Construction region.
• The position requires performing Process Assessments for assigned projects and assisting with the review of contract Exhibits during the RFP and IFC period.
• The position assignee also assists with specification revisions to ensure compliance with Company and DOT 192 and 195 regulations.
• The assignee receives periodic direction from his supervisor and work is checked on a periodic basis.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management department. Monitor project investigations.
• Update Construction SharePoint site with specification update notifications.
• Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications.
• Analyze construction quality related data from a variety of sources including audit logs, nonconformance logs, contract review logs, audits conducted by PHMSA, and similar data.
• Conduct field Process Assessments and may assist with field PHMSA document audits.
• Serve as a lead in Specialist of Construction Quality meetings.
• Lead training for new Quality team members.
• Monitor to ensure proper training has been provided to new Construction Quality Personnel.
• Assist with the approval process for construction contracts at various stages of the contracting process.
• Develop and maintain documents related to processes, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, work instructions, and departmental presentations.
• Present Project Quality related information to audiences of diverse size and background.
• 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.
• Work cross-functionally with technical groups (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 initiatives as required.
• Serve as a good steward of company resources, interests, and demonstrate integrity and trust through words and actions.

Requirements:

• The position requires a minimum of five (3) years prior experience working in the pipeline or facility construction industry, and a thorough knowledge of applicable codes and standards to pipeline construction.
• Included in the five (3) years prior experience, a minimum of three (1) years of field construction experience is required.
• The position requires a fundamental understanding of quality management principles as well as project management principles.

Preferred:

• NACE 1 or Higher, CWI, API 1169, QMS Training, Root Cause Analysis Training.
• Logical and analytical problem solver, ability to troubleshoot issues and understand technical issues, and ability to demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment.
• Must be highly motivated, show initiative/independence, and be driven to make important contributions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Writer.
• Fundamental familiarity with the process of writing SOPs, guidelines, and creating handbooks.
• Fundamental understanding of the contract conformance process.
• Fundamental understanding of a Phase Project Lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Governing Regulations (API 1104 Latest Edition, Pipeline Safety Regulations 192, 195, etc.).
• Ability to assist during inspection staff trainings.
• Ability to manage diverse relationships, build effective teams, and seek conflict resolution in a professional manner.