Quality Lead

Brunel; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Lead for a contract position in Midland, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for field-based quality oversight, particularly in preservation activities for unconventional energy projects. This role demands strong leadership skills and experience with mechanical and electrical equipment preservation, especially compressor preservation. Candidates should have a proven track record in quality management systems and be able to drive improvements throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing preservation activities in oil and gas projects.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and expertise in quality systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment preservation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality systems are effectively implemented.
• Drive implementation of quality assurance and control systems.
• Monitor quality metrics and resolve issues.
• Provide oversight to discipline inspectors.

Skills

Quality leadership

Preservation activities

Unconventional energy project experience

Field-based quality oversight

Compressor preservation

Job description

Brunel is recruiting a Quality Lead to work with our major oil and gas client in Midland, TX for initially 1 year contract.

Scope

The selected candidate will be responsible for field-based quality oversight with primary ownership of preservation activities. This role supports unconventional energy projects and ensures preservation standards are maintained throughout project execution.

Focus areas

• Quality leadership with a strong focus on preservation activities
• Unconventional energy project experience preferred
• Field-based quality oversight and preservation ownership
• Preservation of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Compressor preservation experience is critical
• P pipeline construction or operations exposure is essential

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure project quality systems are effectively implemented and maintained across engineering, procurement, and site execution phases.
• Driving the implementation of engineering, procurement, and site quality systems
• Providing quality assurance and quality control expertise to ensure services, equipment, and materials meet contract, purchase order, specification, and statutory requirements
• Evaluating and monitoring contractor quality management systems and driving improvements to close performance gaps
• Overseeing the development and execution of project-specific Surveillance Plans and Procedures
• Monitoring quality metrics to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues
• Providing direction and oversight to discipline inspectors and supporting the project team on quality-related matters
• Promoting quality awareness throughout all phases of the project

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other, Oil and Gas