Quality Advisor - Execution East

TransCanada PipeLines; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Cross-border mobility

Job summary

TC Energy, a leader in North American energy infrastructure, seeks a Quality Advisor for US Gas Pipeline Projects. You will ensure high-quality deliverables across PM, Construction, Supply Chain, and Engineering, aligning with TOMS, QMP, and PDS standards.

The role involves developing quality plans, conducting training, auditing contractor QA documents, and performing root-cause analyses with a focus on continuous improvement. Hybrid work options apply to eligible office-based roles in the US.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6+ years in QA/QC, engineering, construction, or project execution.
• Ability to present to Senior Leadership and communicate clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis.
• Demonstrated teamwork and delivering results on complex projects.
• Experience with quality systems and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project quality plans and obtain approvals from US Projects Management.
• Develop and deliver quality training, orientations, and procedures.
• Review contractor QMS docs, QA procedures, inspection plans and ITPs.
• Lead self-assessments and develop PDS roadmaps with the team.
• Track defects, NCRs, and analyze trends; report to leadership.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and lessons learned reports.
• Ensure document control and records management at project level.
• Participate in audits and supplier qualification processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

MS Office

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Microsoft Excel

Audit tools

Job description

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning , we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

Join us. Connect to what matters.

The Opportunity

The Quality Advisor is responsible for ensuring a high degree of quality is achieved on all capital projects within U.S. Gas Pipeline Projects. The Quality Advisor will work with Project Management, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Engineering and functional teams to ensure quality related deliverables and requirements are executed in accordance with TC Energy's Operational Management System (TOMS), Quality Management Program (QMP), and the Project Delivery Standard (PDS) .

What you'll do

• Prepare project/program specific quality plans and obtain approvals from US Projects Management
• Support the development and delivery of quality related training including quality orientations, procedure implementation and project specific quality training
• Participate in bid reviews; review Contractor QMS documents, participate and coordinate review of Contractor's quality assurance procedures/plans, inspection, hold points and test plans (ITPs)
• Partner with Lead Project Coordinator to develop assessment schedule and perform project and construction related self-assessments
• Support the project team with developing PDS Roadmaps
• Track and analyze material defects, re-welds, & scraps for statistical trends (e.g. bias, normal distribution plots, etc.) at the project and program level and report to leadership
• Coordinate correspondence from stakeholders and document lessons learned reports, opportunities for improvement (OFIs), procedures and process revision recommendations
• Initiate, investigate, verify and close Non-Conformances (NCR)
• Track, analyze and report NCR data for statistical trends (e.g. bias, normal distribution plots, etc.)
• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigation and assist with implementation of corrective actions
• Participate in PDS Assurance reviews as a Project Quality Subject Matter Expert
• Participate in Contractor's audit and make recommendations regarding quality related issues/concerns at the program or portfolio level
• Participate in the bid review process to include qualification and re-evaluation of suppliers and Contractors
• Ensures proper document control and records management methodologies are executed at the Project and Program level
• Analyze and identify process improvements relative to the capital program, communicate and follow-through on subsequent improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in quality assurance/quality control, engineering, construction, or project execution.
• Demonstrate the ability to proactively support the projects, not police them
• Experience interacting with and presenting to Senior Leadership
• Business acumen and presentation skills
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Experience with quality systems and associated tools
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve goals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw well-supported conclusions
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) with all levels of the organization effectively in a clear and concise manner
• Focus on internal and external customers
• Ability to analyze and communicate performance data
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied tasks, adapt to changing tasks and identify appropriate prioritization for timely execution
• Demonstrate drive and commitment to achieve business results
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and on teams; strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Requires an aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy, precision and logic

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree/technical degree; Engineering or Technology degree preferred
• Experience in capital projects (specifically oil and gas) with emphasis on engineering, procurement and construction
• Documented ISO 9001 Training
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQOE) designation
• Formal assessment or audit experience
• Lead auditor certification (internal/external)

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemente