Global Drilling Quality & Commissioning Expert

Epiroc; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care eligibility

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

FSAs and HSAs

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Epiroc in Garland, Texas is seeking a Product Quality Improvement Specialist to support the commissioning of new drilling equipment and ensure top product quality. You will assist with mechanical/electrical setup, calibrate drilling parameters, and troubleshoot startup issues to meet safety standards before handover.

The role requires 50% or more travel to customer sites worldwide and ownership of the zero-defect and warranty feedback loop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating or commissioning heavy drilling rigs or industrial drill equipment.
• Strong knowledge of QC tools: FMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues under pressure.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Machine setup, alignment, and mechanical setup of drill rig per specs.
• Assist with pre-start checks and energized testing of motors and PLCs.
• Support trial runs and hot runs to verify performance under load.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical issues during startup.
• Document test results, drilling data, and commissioning dossiers.
• Ensure operators follow standardized work Instructions and tooling procedures.
• Develop and implement quality control systems and testing frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams using 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEA.
• Ensure processes comply with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

Skills

5+ years experience

Drilling equipment

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Preferred

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

MSA

Job description

Epiroc in Garland, Texas is seeking a Product Quality Improvement Specialist to support the commissioning of new drilling equipment and ensure top product quality. You will assist with mechanical/electrical setup, calibrate drilling parameters, and troubleshoot startup issues to meet safety standards before handover.

The role requires 50% or more travel to customer sites worldwide and ownership of the zero-defect and warranty feedback loop.