Pipeline Construction Quality Assurance

The Planet Group; Monterey (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist IV for a 12+ month assignment in Monterey, TN. The role focuses on monitoring construction processes, supporting DOT pipeline safety compliance, and enhancing quality management activities across regions.

You will perform field assessments, reviews of contract exhibits, and develop process documentation while coordinating with multiple teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in pipeline or facility construction.
• Minimum 1 year of field construction experience.
• Thorough knowledge of codes and standards for pipeline construction.
• Fundamental understanding of quality management principles.
• Fundamental understanding of project management principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management function.
• Monitor and support project investigations.
• Update construction SharePoint sites with specification updates and notifications.
• Monitor and maintain distributed OQ notifications.
• Analyze construction quality data from audits, logs, nonconformance logs, contract reviews, regulatory audits, and related data.
• Conduct field Process Assessments and assist with field documentation audits as needed.
• Lead or participate in Construction Quality meetings.
• Support training and onboarding for new Quality team members.
• Monitor training completion and ensure appropriate training has been provided to Construction Quality personnel.
• Assist with the approval process for construction contracts throughout various stages.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, and presentations.
• Present project quality information to audiences of varying size and technical backgrounds.
• Represent the QMS as a Power User as needed.
• Engage with industry conferences and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with reviewing Supply Chain vendor data and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operational Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Administration Services, Pipeline Integrity, Metallurgical Services, Engineering and Design, and Supply Chain.
• Participate in construction compliance and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of resources with integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist IV - 651775

Location: Monterey TN

Duration: 12+ Months (Possible of Extension based on business needs)

Schedule: 10 hours/day, 5 days/week, 50 hours/week

Note:

• Schedule is expected to transition to a 6/10 schedule at a later date.
• Work hours may be longer or shorter depending on workload and business needs.

Job Description:

The Construction Quality Specialist is responsible for monitoring processes and procedures across construction regions and supporting quality management activities for assigned projects. This role performs Process Assessments, assists with contract exhibit reviews during the RFP and IFC phases, and supports specification revisions to ensure compliance with applicable company standards and DOT pipeline safety regulations.

The individual receives periodic direction from their supervisor, and work is reviewed periodically for accuracy and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management function.

Monitor and support project investigations.

Update construction SharePoint sites with specification updates and notifications.

Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications.

Analyze construction quality data from multiple sources, including audit logs, nonconformance logs, contract review logs, regulatory audits, and other quality-related data.

Conduct field Process Assessments and assist with field documentation audits as needed.

Lead or participate in Construction Quality meetings.

Support training and onboarding for new Quality team members.

Monitor training completion and ensure appropriate training has been provided to Construction Quality personnel.

Assist with the approval process for construction contracts throughout various stages of the contracting process.

Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, work instructions, and departmental presentations.

Present project quality information to audiences of varying size and technical backgrounds.

Serve as a Quality Management System (QMS) Power User as needed.

Represent the Quality Management function at industry conferences and communicate relevant findings and updates to internal stakeholders.

Assist with reviewing Supply Chain vendor data and documentation.

Work cross-functionally with technical and operational groups, including Operational Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Administration Services, Pipeline Integrity, Metallurgical Services, Engineering and Design, and Supply Chain.

Participate in construction compliance and construction administration process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrate responsible stewardship of organizational resources and interests while maintaining integrity, accountability, and trust.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of three years of experience working in the pipeline or facility construction industry.

Minimum of one year of field construction experience.

Thorough knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to pipeline construction.

Fundamental understanding of quality management principles.

Fundamental understanding of project management principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and exercise sound judgment.

Strong attention to detail.

Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel.