QA/QC Manager - Process Piping

Murray Company; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) + matching

Company-paid medical coverage

Job summary

Murray Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager to lead the QA/QC program across regional offices and job sites in Northern California. You will champion continuous improvement, ensure compliance with code requirements and SOPs, and mentor staff to boost quality performance.

The role requires 30-50% travel to local offices and sites, with experience in high-purity process piping. Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills are essential to drive customer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years leading QA/QC teams in mechanical or piping projects.
• Familiar with ASME/ASTM standards and certification documentation.
• Current or prior CWI or ASNT Level II/III in RT/UT/MT/PT/VT with 5+ years in field.
• 7+ years in mechanical contracting with strong leadership and communication.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, codes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary QA/QC resource for problem identification, resolution and own the quality business plan and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure all QA/QC members enforce timely inspection/audit activities, documentation control and written reports.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality system and processes.
• Set strategic direction for improvements and own implementations.
• Responsible for the preparation and control of project quality system documentation prior to project commencement.
• Review quality inspection personnel qualifications and training requirements.
• Develop site-specific QA/QC procedures and manage the quality work performed by the company or its subcontractors on-site.
• Coordinate all QA/QC activities with the Site QA/QC personnel - includes cost effective management of third-party vendors.
• Provide continuous status updates of the regional area to the Corporate QA/QC Manager.
• Participate in departmental and other leadership meetings as assigned by the Corporate QA/QC Manager.
• Verify subcontractor quality requirements are specified to vendor and subcontractor documentation submittals through effective implementation of the Inspection Test Plan Process.
• Actively participate in safety programs and demonstrate a commitment to a goal of ZERO injury or incidents.
• Show and promote Murray Company’s Core values.

Skills

Quality leadership

Piping/Mechanical knowledge

RFIs interpretation

Leadership communication

Problem solving

Education

CWI or ASNT Level II/III certification

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Navisworks

ACC Build

Job description

Come grow with us

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager will administer Murray Company’s Quality Program resulting in a team culture that promotes customer satisfaction and exceeds customer expectations by ensuring we deliver all processes per code requirements and Murray Company SOPs. This role will champion continuous improvement efforts, initiate and implement quality improvement activities as appropriate to raise performance, educate/train, mentor and hold employees accountable for their impact in quality. The ideal candidate will have experience with the welding and installation of high purity industrial process piping. This position requires 30%-50% travel between local regional offices and job sites.

Location

San Leandro, CA and local regional offices and project sites. Applicants who are open to relocating to the local Northern California region will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality control resource for problem identification, resolution and own the quality business plan and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure all QA/QC members enforce timely inspection/audit activities, documentation control and written reports.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality system and processes.
• Set strategic direction for improvements and own implementations.
• Responsible for the preparation and control of project quality system documentation prior to project commencement.
• Review quality inspection personnel qualifications and training requirements.
• Develop site-specific QA/QC procedures and manage the quality work performed by the company or its subcontractors on-site.
• Coordinate all QA/QC activities with the Site QA/QC personnel - includes cost effective management of third-party vendors.
• Provide continuous status updates of the regional area to the Corporate QA/QC Manager.
• Participate in departmental and other leadership meetings as assigned by the Corporate QA/QC Manager.
• Verify subcontractor quality requirements are specified to vendor and subcontractor documentation submittals through effective implementation of the Inspection Test Plan Process.
• Actively participate in safety programs and demonstrate a commitment to a goal of ZERO injury or incidents.
• Show and promote Murray Company’s Core values.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of Quality team management & leadership experience.
• Familiarity with industrial mechanical and piping projects and component material standards including certification documentation.
• Current or previous certifications as a CWI or ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II or III in the RT, UT, MT, PT, or VT method with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in the mechanical contracting industry.
• Strong leadership capabilities – Must have the ability to effectively manage a group individuals working towards a common goal. Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret documents such as design drawings, specifications, building and welding codes, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to identify specification deficiencies and advise on RFIs.
• Proficient in MS office and other company computer programs: Word, Excel, Bluebeam, ACC Build, Navisworks.

Preferred

• ASME B31, BPVC Section IX, BPE, and AWS D1.1, D9.1 with some knowledge of tanks and pressure vessels.
• Understanding of each of the mechanical trades (sheet metal, pipefitting, process piping, plumbing, start-up) a plus.
• Diverse Quality Management experience related to high-purity scopes (process pipe, tool install, and cleanrooms), particularly semiconductor and/or life science projects.
• Analytical testing.
• Material inspection & documentation.
• Measuring devices, equipment & tools.
• Piping SOP preparation.
• GDP practices.
• Remote visual equipment.
• PMI – Niton experience.
• Turnover packages.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers and employees calling by telephone.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb ladders.
• This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Travel Requirements

30-50% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices/fabrication facilities and project sites.

Compensation

$170,000.00 - $180,000.000 per year

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.