Quality Assurance Specialist IV

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Quality Assessor (Quality Assurance Specialist IV) in Houston or Duluth for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on monitoring construction region processes, performing process assessments, and reviewing contract exhibits during RFP and IFC phases.

You will lead construction quality meetings, train new team members, maintain OQ notifications, and develop QA documents. Travel may be required.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years in pipeline or facility construction industry.
• At least 1 year of field construction experience.
• Fundamental understanding of quality and project management principles.

Mansioni

• Monitor processes and procedures within each Construction region.
• Perform Process Assessments for assigned projects and review contract Exhibits during RFP and IFC.
• Assist with specification revisions to ensure compliance with Company and DOT 192 and 195 regulations.
• Serve as escalation point for Technical issues within Quality Management.
• Update Construction SharePoint with specification update notifications.
• Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications.
• Analyze construction quality data from audits, logs, and PHMSA activities; conduct field Process Assessments.

Conoscenze

Quality Assurance

Process monitoring

Project management

Training

Attention to detail

Strumenti

SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

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Quality Assessor (Quality Assurance Specialist IV)

Location: Houston or Duluth

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibility

• The position requires the monitoring of processes and procedures within each Construction region.
• The position requires performing Process Assessments for assigned projects, and assisting with the review of contract Exhibits during the RFP and IFC period.
• The position assignee also assists with specification revisions to ensure compliance with Company and DOT 192 and 195 regulations.
• The assignee receives periodic direction from his supervisor and work is checked on a periodic basis.
• Duties May Include but are not Limited to the Following: Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management department. Monitor project investigations.
• Update Construction SharePoint site with specification update notifications.
• Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications.
• Analyze construction quality related data from a variety of sources including audit logs, nonconformance logs, contract review logs, audits conducted by PHMSA, and similar data. Conduct field Process Assessments and may assist with field PHMSA document audits.
• Serve as a lead in Specialist of Construction Quality meetings. Lead training for new Quality team members.
• Monitor to ensure proper training has been provided to new Construction Quality Personnel.
• Assist with the approval process for construction contracts at various stages of the contracting process.
• Develop and maintain documents related to processes, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, work instructions, and departmental presentations.
• Present Project Quality related information to audiences of diverse size and background.
• Serve as a Quality Management System (QMS) Power User as needed.
• Represent the Quality Management department at industry conferences and report back on meetings.
• Assist in reviewing Supply Chain Vendor Data Documentation. Work cross-functionally with technical groups (Operational Compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance, Administration Services, Pipeline Integrity, Metallurgical Services, Design (Pipeline/Compressor Station), and Supply Chain.
• Participate in construction compliance and construction administration process improvement initiatives as required.
• Serve as a good steward of company resources, interests, and demonstrate integrity and trust through words and actions.

Must Have

• The position requires a minimum of five (3) years prior experience working in the pipeline or facility construction industry, and a thorough knowledge of applicable codes and standards to pipeline construction.
• Included in the five (3) years prior experience, a minimum of three (1) years of field construction experience is required.
• The position requires a fundamental understanding of quality management principles as well as project management principles.

Nice To Have

• NACE 1 or Higher, CWI, API 1169, QMS Training, Root Cause Analysis Training.
• Logical and analytical problem solver, ability to troubleshoot issues and understand technical issues, and ability to demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment.
• Must be highly motivated, show initiative/independence, and be driven to make important contributions. Strong attention to detail.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Writer.
• Fundamental familiarity with the process of writing SOPs, guidelines, and creating handbooks.
• Fundamental understanding of the contract conformance process. Fundamental understanding of a Phase Project Lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Governing Regulations (API 1104 Latest Edition, Pipeline Safety Regulations 192, 195, etc.). Ability to assist during staff training inspection. Ability to manage diverse relationships, build effective teams, and seek conflict resolution in a professional manner.

Ability to travel as needed Notes:

• This position may oversee the work of contract personnel but has no direct Company employee reports. This position may be based in Houston. This position requires frequent overnight travel.