QAQC Manager

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management related field

Tools

MS Office

Quality management software/tools

Job description

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in the oil and gas industry. This position oversees all quality assurance and control activities, supervises QA/QC personnel, and ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality work across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans, inspection test 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field (preferred).

Minimum 7–10 years of quality management experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical sector.

Extensive field experience in construction, fabrication, or commissioning of oil & gas facilities.

Certifications (Preferred/Required):

AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

API (510, 570, 653) or NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Certification

ASNT Level II/III in NDT methods (MT, PT, RT, UT, VT)

Skills:

Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, NACE, etc.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on active construction or production sites (onshore or offshore).

Capable of wearing required PPE and climbing scaffolds, ladders, or platforms as necessary.

Willing to travel to remote sites or work rotational schedules if needed.

Requirements

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in the oil and gas industry. This position oversees all quality assurance and control activities, supervises QA/QC personnel, and ensures the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality work across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement project-specific QA/QC plans, inspection test 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field (preferred).

Minimum 7–10 years of quality management experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical sector.

Extensive field experience in construction, fabrication, or commissioning of oil & gas facilities.

Certifications (Preferred/Required):

AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

API (510, 570, 653) or NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Certification

ASNT Level II/III in NDT methods (MT, PT, RT, UT, VT)

Skills:

Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, NACE, etc.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work on active construction or production sites (onshore or offshore).

Capable of wearing required PPE and climbing scaffolds, ladders, or platforms as necessary.

Willing to travel to remote sites or work rotational schedules if needed.

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