Quality Assurance Coordinator / EPC Quality Lead

Kelly; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 154,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator (EPC2 Quality Lead) in The Woodlands, TX to oversee QA/QC for major subsea packages. The role involves implementing the Project Quality Plan, monitoring procurement, and coordinating inspections and FAT activities.

Travel internationally and domestically is required, with on-site work at Hughes Landing and occasional Houston Energy Corridor visits. The position calls for 5–10+ years in QA/QC within Oil & Gas, deepwater subsea experience, and an

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas with procured materials and equipment.
• Deepwater subsea equipment knowledge (trees, manifolds, umbilicals, valves).
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering or related field.
• Auditor qualification with supplier audits (preferred).
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Project Quality Plan and Procurement Surveillance Program for EPC2 subsea scopes.
• Monitor procurement activities for compliance with specs and quality procedures.
• Review purchasing documents, RFQ packages, supplier quality plans, and ITPs.
• Coordinate inspection activities, pre-inspection meetings, and FAT witness points.
• Identify and resolve nonconformances and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Inform project team on quality metrics and supplier statuses.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Procurement Surveillance

Supplier Quality

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Auditor Qualification (preferred)

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator (EPC2 Quality Lead) to work at a top Oil & Gas client in The Woodlands, TX. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $112 – $127 / hour

Why you should apply to be a Quality Assurance Coordinator (EPC2 Quality Lead)

• Highly competitive pay rate: $112 – $127 per hour.
• Long-term engagement: 12-month initial contract with potential extension up to 24 months.
• High-visibility leadership: Serve as the primary quality oversight representative for major deepwater subsea equipment packages.
• Global exposure: Exciting domestic and international travel opportunities to supplier and manufacturing facilities across Malaysia, Norway, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
• Prestigious client work: Partner with an industry-leading global energy company on world-class capital projects.

What's a typical day as a Quality Assurance Coordinator (EPC2 Quality Lead)? You’ll be

• Implementing and stewarding the Project Quality Plan and Procurement Surveillance Program for assigned EPC2 subsea scopes.
• Monitoring procurement activities to verify compliance with approved project specifications, processes, and industry quality procedures.
• Reviewing critical purchasing documents, RFQ packages, bid proposals, supplier quality plans, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinating inspection activities, pre-inspection meetings, approved third-party inspection personnel, witness/hold points, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Identifying, documenting, and resolving nonconformances and deficiencies while stewarding corrective actions through final closure.
• Advising and informing the EPC2 Project Site Lead and project team on quality surveillance metrics, supplier statuses, and critical issues.
• This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
• Have 5 to 10+ years of Quality Assurance / Quality Control experience focused on procured materials and equipment within the Oil & Gas / Petrochemical sector.
• Bring extensive technical familiarity with deepwater subsea equipment (e.g., subsea trees, manifolds, tubing hangers, control systems, umbilicals, and large-bore valves).
• Hold a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering or a related field (technical training or diploma combined with extensive industry experience will also be considered).
• Possess a recognized Auditor Qualification with demonstrable participation in supplier quality audits (preferred).
• Have prior experience working with major operators or EPC contractors.
• Are willing and able to travel internationally and domestically to manufacturing/supplier sites as needed.
• Can work on-site at Hughes Landing in The Woodlands, TX, with flexibility to travel to the Houston Energy Corridor office approximately 1–2 days per week.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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