Site Quality Specialist

GE Vernova, Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Site Quality Engineer for hydroelectric power project sites.

The role focuses on site preparation, project execution, and project closure with responsibilities including establishing supplier quality requirements, applying inspection and test plans, reviewing supplier documentation, and coordinating QA audits. You will manage NCR/NCM processes, document quality records, and supervise on-site inspectors to ensure adherence to quality management standards and contract

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering within construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in English language

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to implement quality plans and procedures.
• Control document distribution, measuring devices, material traceability, and quality records.
• Manage Non-Conformity Reports (NCR/NCM) and oversee inspection activities.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain instrument and welder qualification records.
• Supervise inspectors and inspection companies on-site.
• Ensure subcontractors have calibrated instruments and that all special processes are identified.
• Collect and organize quality records for the site quality record book.
• Conduct project audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, and provide QA performance statistics.
• Manage client claims and ensure site QA activities meet contract requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

1. Site Preparation (Start-up):

• Participate in site handover tasks and responsibilities and document them.
• Develop mitigation plans for follow-up activities following the handover from the Project Quality Leader (PQL).
• Participate in project site kick-off and review Quality Assurance (QA) contractual requirements.
• Establish project-specific Supplier Quality Requirements (SQR) in coordination with the Supplier Quality organization.
• Implement project-specific methods or procedures based on client requirements.
• Take ownership of and apply the standard Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), updating it as necessary.
• Review supplier documentation requests and update requirements according to contract specifics.
• Analyze lessons learned from previous projects and propose applicable improvements.
• Establish a project audit plan and conduct criticality assessments.
• Create and obtain client approval for the Inspection and Test Plan for site assembly.
• Prepare the site quality record book in accordance with contract and GE requirements.

2. Project Execution:

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure the implementation of quality plans and procedures.
• Control document distribution, measuring devices, material traceability, and quality records.
• Manage the registration and resolution of Non-Conformity Reports (NCR/NCM).
• Produce inspection reports and maintain records of instruments and welder qualifications.
• Supervise inspectors and inspection companies on-site.
• Participate in audits and ensure that subcontractors have calibrated instruments.
• Ensure all special processes are identified and personnel are properly qualified.
• Collect and organize quality records for the site quality record book.
• Conduct project audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Provide QA performance statistics and manage client claims.

3. Project Closure (Pre-demobilization):

• Drive the closure of open items such as punch lists and non-conformity issues.
• Record lessons learned at the end of the project and ensure project files are closed.
• Coordinate handover milestones and document "as-built" processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Ability to work remotely at a hydroelectric power plant.
• Extensive experience in quality engineering within construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• The candidate must possess an excellent level of English

Desired Characteristics:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in mechanical engineering (preferred) from an accredited school.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in heavy mechanical installation.
• The candidate must have a strong personality and the ability to learn quickly.
• The candidate must be bright and motivated by on-site heavy mechanical installation.
• The candidate must have a good level of English.
• The candidate will work at various power plant sites. Must be willing to travel and be present at the installation site full-time.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No