QA/QC Lead – Oil & Gas Quality Systems

Brown & Root; Baytown (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brown & Root is seeking a QA/QC Manager to lead the Quality Management System across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning for oil and gas projects in Texas. You will develop project-specific QA/QC plans, supervise inspectors and third-party audits, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, ISO 9001 and client requirements while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 7–10 years in quality management in oil & gas, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field.
• 7–10 years of quality management experience in oil & gas or petrochemical sector.
• Extensive field experience in construction, fabrication, or commissioning of oil & gas facilities.
• Certifications: AWS CWI; API 510/570/653; ASNT Level II/III in NDT.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, NACE.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality management software/tools.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans, ITPs, and quality procedures aligned with ISO 9001, ASME, API, and client specifications.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities related to welding, piping, pressure vessels, instrumentation, electrical systems, coatings, NDE, and civil works.
• Manage and lead QA/QC teams including inspectors, document control personnel, and third-party auditors.
• Interface with clients, third-party inspectors, and regulatory agencies to resolve quality-related issues.
• Conduct audits (internal, supplier, and subcontractor) and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review and approve contractor quality deliverables, material certifications, weld maps, and test reports.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality deviations and non-conformances; issue and track NCRs.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation, inspection records, and turnover dossiers for final project handover.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs, non-conformance trends, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure full implementation of welding and inspection procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQ) and compliance with ASME Section IX, B31.3, API 1104, or other relevant codes.
• Support commissioning and final acceptance testing with verification of quality records and punch list closure.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Quality management software/tools

Descripción del empleo

Brown & Root is seeking a QA/QC Manager to lead the Quality Management System across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning for oil and gas projects in Texas. You will develop project-specific QA/QC plans, supervise inspectors and third-party audits, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, ISO 9001 and client requirements while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 7–10 years in quality management in oil & gas, and