Pipeline Construction Quality Lead & Process Excellence

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

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.