Senior Field QA & Compliance Lead

Southern Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas seeks an Engineer/Specialist, Operations Quality Assurance to lead field QA assessments, investigations, and regulatory compliance across multiple departments. The role emphasizes driving safety, quality management, and program development within a strong field presence.

Qualified candidates will have BS in engineering or related field, 7+ years in operations or QA, and experience with 49 CFR 192.

Qualifications

• BS in any engineering discipline or related technical field.
• 7+ years operations experience or QA
• Experience with QA audits
• Familiarity with 49 CFR 192 and related regulations

Responsibilities

• Perform operational assessments of field activities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Oversee QA staff conducting assessments and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality management programs and procedures.
• Collaborate with safety and field teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Audit

Safety culture

Education

BS in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Southern Company Gas seeks an Engineer/Specialist, Operations Quality Assurance to lead field QA assessments, investigations, and regulatory compliance across multiple departments. The role emphasizes driving safety, quality management, and program development within a strong field presence.

Qualified candidates will have BS in engineering or related field, 7+ years in operations or QA, and experience with 49 CFR 192.