Senior Quality Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to provide oversight for the mechanical, welding, and piping scope on a long-duration Pecos, Texas project. You will ensure the Project Quality Plan and QMS are implemented and verified across all phases.

Responsibilities include auditing, root-cause analyses, training, and coordinating with field engineering, supply chain, and resident engineering. Some travel may be required; a strong ISO 9001 background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field; 8–10 years of relevant experience (or 12–14 years across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and startup).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification required; experience with ISO 9001 criteria.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, piping, welding, NDE, and codes (ASME B31.1/B31.3, BPVC Sections I, V, VIII, IX) and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight for mechanical, welding, and piping scope; maintain and verify the Project Quality Management System (PQM) and QMS.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and code requirements; review project schedules for PQP compliance.
• Lead corrective actions (CLCA) and root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Develop project-specific quality metrics; lead audits and training; promote safety and quality culture.
• Support field engineering, supply chain, and resident engineering; travel as needed.

Skills

Quality management

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

NDE

Piping

Welding

Mechanical

ISO 9001

Audits

DevonWay

Lead Auditor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DevonWay

MS Office

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to the company is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The successful candidate will mobilize on a long-term (camp) assignment to Pecos, Texas. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Quality Manager under the Quality Specialist job architecture (Grade 26), you will provide quality oversight and assurance for the project with primary emphasis on the mechanical, welding, and piping scope, and maintains and verifies implementation of the project Quality Management System. Upon mobilization to Pecos, Texas, you will provide day-to-day support to Field Engineering, Supply Chain, and Resident Engineering and lead quality assignments using independent judgment. Some travel may be required. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities

Quality Management System & Quality Oversight

• Support and verify implementation of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Project QMS across all project phases, and monitor and report on implementation status and overall effectiveness.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and specification/code requirements with emphasis on mechanical scopes - rotating equipment, process/power/fuel-gas piping, welding and NDE, HRSGs and pressure equipment, and mechanical equipment setting and alignment - and review project schedules to ensure timely implementation of PQP requirements.
• Identify and record quality concerns; initiate documented corrective actions and manage them to closure in the Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA) system using DevonWay; and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and causal analysis to implement and verify corrective measures and prevent recurrence.
• Develop project-specific quality metrics, analyze surveillance effectiveness, and verify collection and upload of Best Practices and Lessons Learned to DevonWay; and lead QMS orientation and training while fostering a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Audits, Surveillance & Reporting

• Support the Project Quality Audit & Surveillance Schedule and independently plan, perform, and document internal and external audits and surveillances of the company and of subcontractors, suppliers, and sub-suppliers, managing the closure of findings with minimal supervision from the PQM.
• Represent the project during quality assurance audits by clients, management, or regulatory agencies; maintain client liaison; and report progress to the PQM, including inputs to weekly and monthly reports.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline - or specialized courses in engineering and quality - with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning & startup

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Mechanical / welding / piping background with demonstrated quality experience across rotating equipment, piping, welding and NDE, HRSGs and pressure equipment, and mechanical equipment installation, with familiarity with applicable codes (e.g., ASME B31.1/B31.3, BPVC Sections I, V, VIII, IX, AWS D1.1); power generation (CCGT / gas-fired) or similar heavy industrial construction and inspection experience highly preferred.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA accredited training course) - required - with advanced quality assurance auditor experience and familiarity with ISO 9001 criteria.
• Technical knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, inspection, testing, and operations practices sufficient to comprehend specified and regulatory requirements, including corrective actions for nonconforming conditions; ability to read and interpret drawings, piping isometrics, and P&IDs; and proficiency in communication and on-job training.
• Proficiency with office software and quality systems (e.g., DevonWay); quality certification (Six Sigma, Lean, or CQM) and welding/NDE credentials (e.g., AWS CWI, ASNT NDE Level II) an advantage; and demonstrated experience with design controls and verification, process controls, supply chain, construction, start-up,