Quality Specialist - Power Market

Kiewit; Harrah (OK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power is seeking an entry-level Quality professional to support the Project Management Team by reporting on quality performance, enforcing procedures, and addressing nonconformances and customer concerns. The role requires collaboration with customers, vendors, and field teams to ensure adherence to the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include inspecting field conditions, promoting standardization, and assisting in quality audits.

Qualifications

• Requires engineering or science degree or technical college degree with 2+ years in construction field
• Clear communication of project quality status is essential
• Strong written communication and ability to work with detailed/technical matters
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint; quick learner of other software

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective communications with management, project teams and clients
• Inspect field conditions and identify problems; implement corrective actions
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions
• Maintain knowledge of Quality Management System and promote standardization
• Manage Welding Procedure Specification logs for districts
• Assist in conducting project quality audits and reports

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering or science degree

Technical college degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

As a member of the Project Management Team it is your responsibility for reporting to management all issues related to the projects quality performance on a regular basis. Quality performance is defined as quality program implementation, inherence to procedures and policy, nonconformances, rework, customer concerns or complaints and corrective actions. Lead and manage the quality effort to include quality assurance and control activities and personnel. Act as liaison to customers, vendors and subcontractors in regards to quality.

Requisition ID: 181623
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Power Market
Department: Quality
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a member of the Project Management Team it is your responsibility for reporting to management all issues related to the projects quality performance on a regular basis. Quality performance is defined as quality program implementation, inherence to procedures and policy, nonconformances, rework, customer concerns or complaints and corrective actions. Lead and manage the quality effort to include quality assurance and control activities and personnel. Act as liaison to customers, vendors and subcontractors in regards to quality.

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. TIC Power builds major EPC and bid-build power plant, solar field, wind farm and nuclear/DOE projects throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” Philosophy.

Location

Although we are based in Lenexa, KS, our Power districts have projects that span across the entire US. Our projects may be built in large cities, small towns, or very remote locations, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective communications and relations (verbally and in writing) with district management, project management teams and engineers/clients as required.
• Examine and inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered; take corrective action as needed.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Kiewit/TIC Quality Management System and procedures and promote standardization.
• Manage Welding Procedure Specification log and files for assigned districts..
• Assist in conducting project quality audits and reports.

Qualifications

• At least four years’ engineering or science degree or technical college degree plus two years’ experience in related construction field
• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company
• Must be able to clearly communicate the status of quality on a project.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, ability to research and work with detailed/technical matters and convey/explain the information to field personnel
• Ability to work in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and SharePoint software programs as well as able to quickly learn other software applications
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks with deadlines and potentially frequent interruptions

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $77,000/yr - $86,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.