Quality Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support the Project Quality Plan across engineering, procurement, and construction for the Louisiana LNG project. You will interface with clients, oversee supplier quality, and drive audits and root-cause analyses to ensure compliance with standards and contractual requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant EPC/LNG experience, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, and

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in EPC LNG projects preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes (ASME, API).
• IRCA ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification required.
• Six Sigma or Lean certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) across engineering, procurement, construction to ensure quality commitments.
• Review project schedules for quality-related activities to ensure PQP compliance.
• Plan, execute, and manage internal and external quality audits and surveillances.
• Incorporate QA requirements for suppliers/subcontractors into requisitions.
• Manage supplier quality including prequalification, bid evaluation, QMS assessment, and review of quality documentation.
• Support construction quality activities and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead PBQ engagement sessions and quality observations to strengthen culture.

Skills

Project quality

Auditing

Quality metrics

Regulatory knowledge

ISO 9001

Six Sigma

Lean skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition ID:297838

• Relocation Authorized:National - Accompanied


• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Lake Charles,LA

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Project Overview:

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support the implementation of the Project Quality Program across engineering, supply chain and construction, including client interface, supplier oversight, quality planning, metrics, audits and surveillance. Your recommendations will help provide assurance that quality processes are effectively implemented, risks are proactively managed, and project execution complies with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual requirements. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and communicate with project personnel across engineering, procurement, construction, administrative services, testing, commissioning & startup to ensure project quality commitments and objectives are achieved.


• Review project schedules for quality-related activities to ensure timely implementation of PQP requirements


• Plan, execute, and manage internal and external quality audits and surveillances, including closure of findings and supplier/subcontractor responses


• Incorporate applicable quality assurance program requirements for suppliers and subcontractors into requisitions


• Manage supplier/subcontractor quality including prequalification, bid evaluation, QMS assessment, and review of quality documentation (PQPs, ITPs, QMS manuals, procedures, test reports as applicable)


• Support construction quality activities including review of specifications, method statements, ITPs, and field quality deliverables to ensure compliance with contract and project requirements


• Support client quality interface activities and assist in resolution of quality issues, audits, and technical discussions


• Identify quality issues, recommend and manage corrective actions through the CLCA process, including investigation, implementation, and closure using systems such as DevonWay (Ideagen)


• Facilitate Project Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify, document, implement, and verify corrective measures to prevent recurrence


• Support the implementation of Best Practices and Lessons Learned, including collection, evaluation, approval, and upload to DevonWay (Ideagen)


• Develop and implement project-specific quality assurance metrics as needed


• Lead QMS awareness sessions and provide training/coaching to project and quality personnel


• Report on progress to the Project Quality Manager, including inputs to weekly and monthly project reports


• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the People-Based Quality (PBQ) program, including planning and conducting engagement sessions, quality observations, awareness activities, lessons learned sharing, and recognition initiatives to strengthen quality culture and support defect‑free execution.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, procurement, construction & testing sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning & startup, and regulatory requirements in project execution.


• Demonstrated experience in EPC (preferably LNG) project environments, including design controls, verification and validation, process controls, supply chain, construction, startup activities, and risk management


• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, and international standards) is preferred


• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions.


• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions which impact quality in project execution.


• Proficiency in oral and written communications & in the use of applicable computer programs.


• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA accredited training course) (required).


• Applicable certification in Quality, e.g., Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Lean skills, Certified Quality Manager (CQM) (advantage)


• Strong analytical capability with the ability to develop and interpret quality metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information:Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to:extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.Some lifting may be required.Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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