Houston QA Lead Auditor — ISO 9001/API Q1/Q2 (Contract)

Kiwa Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is seeking a QA Lead Auditor to plan, perform, and lead quality assurance audits across oil and gas operations, ensuring compliance with international and industry standards. The role involves delivering audit reports, driving corrective actions, and assessing the effectiveness of QMS processes, while upholding HS&E requirements.

The position is part of Kiwa PPI's talent pool for future audit assignments in/around Houston, Texas, with ad-hoc start dates and 8-hour workdays; weekend work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years auditing experience in oil & gas.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / API Q1 / API Q2 audits.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (MPI, VT, LPI, UT, EMI) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and lead quality assurance audits across oil and gas operations, ensuring compliance with international, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Deliver clear, actionable audit reports and drive corrective actions.
• Assess effectiveness of processes, procedures, and quality management systems; maintain audit records.
• Foster professional relationships and ensure HS&E compliance during audits.

Job description

Kiwa PPI is seeking a QA Lead Auditor to plan, perform, and lead quality assurance audits across oil and gas operations, ensuring compliance with international and industry standards. The role involves delivering audit reports, driving corrective actions, and assessing the effectiveness of QMS processes, while upholding HS&E requirements.

The position is part of Kiwa PPI's talent pool for future audit assignments in/around Houston, Texas, with ad-hoc start dates and 8-hour workdays; weekend work