District Quality Manager- Fabricated Pipe

Mmr-Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

MMR Constructors, Inc. is seeking a District Quality Manager to lead QA/QC for the Fabricated Pipe Division, focusing on pipe fabrication, welding, pressure piping, or industrial construction.

The role requires AWS CWI, ASME B31.1/B31.3/IX knowledge, and experience developing QC plans and ITPs. You will lead QC inspectors and ensure adherence to quality systems across sites in Baton Rouge, LA or Fernwood, MS with travel.

Qualifications

• QA/QC experience in pipe fabrication, welding, pressure piping, or industrial construction.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.1, B31.3 and ASME Section IX.
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII when applicable to fabricated pressure components.
• Experience developing and maintaining: Quality Control Plans; Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs); Weld maps; Weld procedures and welder qualifications; Material traceability; Hydrostatic/pneumatic test documentation; NDE/NDT methods and records; Final turnover packages.
• Strong understanding of WPS/PQR/WPQ requirements.
• Ability to read isometric drawings, P&IDs, fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conduct internal quality audits and manage NCRs, corrective actions and root-cause analysis.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and quality/document-control software.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with shop personnel, welders, supervisors and inspectors.
• Experience with ASME Authorized Inspector interactions.
• ISO 9001 quality-system knowledge or experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop QC inspectors in a fast-paced fabrication shop.
• Stop production when quality requirements aren’t met.
• Hold welders, fitters, supervisors and management accountable for quality.
• Interface with customers and third-party inspectors.
• Drive root-cause analysis and NCR closure.
• Maintain documentation and quality records.

Skills

QA/QC experience in pipe fabrication

AWS CWI

ASME B31.1/B31.3 knowledge

ASME Section IX knowledge

ASME Section VIII knowledge

WPS/PQR/WPQ knowledge

Reading isometrics, P&IDs, drawings

NDE/NDT methods

Internal quality audits & NCRs

Microsoft Office

Quality/document-control software

Communication with shop personnel & I4

Leadership of QC inspectors

Problem-solving & decision-making

High integrity

Education

College degree or equivalent

NCCER certified (knowledge and performance)

Job description

MMR Constructors, Inc. is accepting resumes for District Quality Manager candidates for our Fabricated Pipe Division – the candidate needs to have QA/QC experience in pipe fabrication, welding, pressure piping, or industrial construction.

• District Office Site location: Baton Rouge, LA or Fernwood, MS – (Travel to the other work site would need to be 1-2 times/week and on an as-needed basis)

Company Culture:

At MMR, our most valuable assets are not our buildings or equipment, it is our family of employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our investment in training programs and resources allows our employees to reach both their personal and professional goals. This is evident with MMR receiving numerous awards including “Best Place to Work” and consistently being recognized as one of the top Engineering News Record’s “Annual Specialty Contractors.” All of which can be further explained on our website (https://mmrgrp.com/resources) by watching the provided videos.

Organization Description:

MMR has served as the industry leader in instrumentation and electrical construction, maintenance, and technical services for over 30 years. Our diverse list of clients allows us the unique ability to work across industry lines in the oil and gas upstream and midstream as well as chemical and petrochemical downstream, industrial manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy, mission critical, heavy commercial, and energy storage sectors. MMR holds the proud distinction of being the largest privately owned “Open Shop” contractor in the United States with over 30 branch offices including global locations in Canada, Qatar, and South America. For more information, please visit our website: www.mmrgrp.com.

QA/QC Manager Requirements for Fabricated Pipe

• QA/QC experience in pipe fabrication, welding, pressure piping, or industrial construction
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.1, B31.3 and ASME Section IX
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII when applicable to fabricated pressure components
• Experience developing and maintaining:
  • Quality Control Plans
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Weld maps
  • Weld procedures and welder qualifications
  • Material traceability
  • Hydrostatic/pneumatic test documentation
  • NDE/NDT methods and records
  • Final turnover packages
• Strong understanding of WPS/PQR/WPQ requirements
• Ability to read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, fabrication drawings and specifications
• Ability to conduct internal quality audits and manage NCRs, corrective actions and root-cause analysis
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and quality/document-control software
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with shop personnel, welders, supervisors, customers, and inspectors
• Experience with ASME Authorized Inspector interactions
• ISO 9001 quality-system knowledge or experience

Leadership Qualities:

• Ability to lead and develop QC inspectors
• Willingness and authority to stop production when quality requirements aren’t met
• Ability to hold welders, fitters, supervisors and management accountable
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced fabrication shop
• Comfortable dealing directly with customers and third-party inspectors
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High personal integrity

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have the ability to read blueprints and drawings, as well as referencing technical manuals pertaining to specifications and plans
• Eight years (min.) experience physically installing electrical and/or instrumentation (E&I) components in addition to five years (min.) experience as a QC Inspector/Sr. QC Inspector verifying E&I installations and testing
• Note: Exception to the minimum years required would be if the applicant holds a state electrical license, NCCER certified (knowledge and performance), or MMR certified (successfully completes Baton Rouge Training Center).

**Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.

• MMR offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), 401(k) matching and numerous other voluntary benefits.

MMR Group, Inc. and its affiliated companies ("MMR") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected class.