Quality Advisor

NES Group Ltd; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a senior Quality professional to conduct functional assurance and lead QA activities across multiple projects in the oil and gas sector. The role supports the Quality Manager, develops early deliverables, and coordinates QA processes with other disciplines.

You will oversee audits, staffing, and training while ensuring effective implementation of QA systems, with willingness to travel for site support domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience executing quality assurance/control in engineering, procurement, or construction.
• Auditor qualification with demonstrated audit experience.
• Technical training or high school diploma is required.
• Oil & Gas industry experience preferred; knowledge of QA principles.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Quality Management expertise to support the Quality Manager.
• Develop early EMCAPS deliverables/plans for projects.
• Set expectations and provide input to staffing plans.
• Provide QA processes and tools; support complex quality issues as needed.
• Coordinate QA activities across Project functions and interfaces.
• Oversee staffing of project Quality resources and training of staff.
• Coordinate audits, peer reviews, and timely closure of findings.

Skills

Auditor qualification

Oil & Gas experience

Quality Assurance

Travel willingness

QA processes development

Problem solving

Education

Technical training

High School Diploma

Job description

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Conduct Functional Assurance on multiple projects to confirm that Project Team (PT) activities are meeting the overall Quality and Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) goals and objectives.

Perform Quality Manager role on projects prior to staffing or in absence of the Quality Manager.

Provide feedback to Quality Manager on effectiveness of Project Quality Management system as implemented on projects.

Identify needs for Functional improvement; participate in Functional initiatives (e.g., tool development, tool maintenance).

Represent Project Quality across Functions: Quality overviews, cross-discipline initiatives, etc.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize Quality Management expertise to support Quality Manager as directed
• Develop early EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System) deliverables / plans
• Set expectations and provide input to staffing plan
• Provide Quality Management execution processes and supporting toolsProvide support with complex quality issues as needed
• Provide Quality input to project planning efforts
• Assist with interfaces and coordination between Quality and other disciplines
• Coordinate Quality management activities to ensure consistency and effectiveness across the Project
• Administer the staffing of project Quality resources to projects
• Provide orientation and ongoing training of project Quality staff
• Identify opportunities to support project needs through use of Early Career Professionals
• Perform periodic audits and assessments, coordinate peer reviews, attend standing meetings, and provide ongoing informal support
• Provide ongoing oversight of project quality execution; analyze project metrics / reports, assist in resolving issues, provide tools, etc.Ensure audits of Contractors, Suppliers, and PT are scheduled and conducted
• Steward audit findings to resolution and closure in a timely manner

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience executing project construction or quality assurance/control of engineering, procurement, or construction activities
• Recognized Auditor Qualification with demonstrable experience in participating in audits
• Technical training or high school diploma
• Technical discipline certifications commensurate with work experience
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably applying Quality requirements and principles within operational and/or corporate environment
• Willing and able to business travel (domestic/overseas) to project sites to provide various levels of support
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance principles and a process-based approach to managing Quality
• Demonstrable experience in the development and management of Quality Assurance processes and procedures within the wider "end-to-end" process
• Demonstrable experience in developing accurate contract Quality requirements for goods and/or services contracts based on equipment criticality and contract risk

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients