Manager, Quality Management System

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Houston is seeking a Manager for the Quality Management System (QMS) to establish and oversee API Q2 compliant processes. You will work closely with various departments to ensure Quality process standardization and compliance, championing a culture of excellence.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in Quality assurance within the Energy sector, strong auditing skills, and excellent communication abilities. The position may require travel of 25-50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in QMS/Quality assurance programs.
• Lead Auditor experience and certification (ASQ, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of API Q2 and ISO 9001.
• Proven success in implementing a company/site QMS.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy the QMS strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of Quality processes.
• Develop core quality standards and processes.
• Create a compliance matrix to identify risks.
• Champion a Zero-Defect quality culture.

Skills

Quality management process standardization

Internal audit planning

API Q2 standards

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We Are Seeking Qualified Applicants For The Position

Manager, Quality Management System

Located

Houston

Summary

The Quality Management System (QMS) Manager is responsible for establishing and overseeing company-wide API Q2 compliant Quality management processes (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) supporting the Venture Global Management System (VGMS) integration and compliance, developing an internal audit plan, championing a culture of quality and performance excellence (Zero Defects). This role reports to the Senior Director, Quality Management and partners with Quality, HSSE, the VGMS Steering Committee (Steerco), Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Projects, IT (including document and record control), Regulatory Compliance, etc. to successfully support Quality process standardization & compliance.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, deploy the QMS strategy focused on, but not limited to: quality management process standardization, VGMS / QMS integration and compliance, risk based internal audit planning, quality culture, & Zero Defects
• Oversee the implementation of all Quality processes utilizing the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) methodology
• Develop and own core quality standards / processes, such as the Quality Manual, non-conformance reporting, etc.
• Create a VGMS compliance matrix to identify areas of compliance risk
• Devise a risk based yet business need flexible internal audit plan / schedule
• Champion a Zero-Defect quality and performance culture owned by all VG employees, contractors, visitors, etc.
• Support defining Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and tools across VG
• Work directly with IT, including Document Control and Record Control, to streamline document management (protocol and repository) and ensure proper record retention / storage

Qualifications

Required experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (preferred)
• 5 + years of progressive experience leading QMS / Quality assurance programs preferable within the Energy sector (ie O&G / LNG, Power generation (Steam, Gas Turbines), EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) companies)
• Lead Auditor experience and certification (ASQ, etc.)
• Experience creating a compliance matrix / plan and audit scheduleStrong knowledge of API Q2, ISO 9001, regulators (FERC, PHMSA, etc.)
• Proven success implementation a company / site QMS
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (ie Smartsheet, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card
• Able to travel 25-50%

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.