Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Houston is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance or Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance to support the project’s quality management program and ensure implementation per contract.

The role reports to the Director of Quality Assurance and leads QA/QC activities across FEED and Detail Engineering phases. You will drive continuous improvement, develop and oversee quality plans, coordinate with project managers, and establish metrics for inspections and non-conformances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Quality Manager for FEED, Detail Engineering, projects
• Proven ability as a self-motivated and versatile manager with strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be able to organize, prioritize and follow-through to complete multiple tasks under strict deadlines
• Highly proficient MS Office suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Overall development, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management function within KBR Projects
• Provide project-wide oversight on quality and requirements compliance for QA/QC
• Work with managers on quality matters and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Ensure work instructions are developed, implemented, and analyzed for improvement
• Report on QA/QC performance and client quality metrics
• Promote awareness of contractual requirements across the project
• Establish metrics to identify trends for inspections and root causes of non-conformances
• Coordinate with external parties on quality matters and corrective actions
• Review the Quality Management Plan and assess effectiveness and compliance

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Title: Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance At KBR, We Deliver.

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs. KBR is looking for a Sr. Specialist, Quality Assurance or Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance to support the project 's quality management program and assure implementation of the program, to meet the requirements of the project contract. This role will report to the Director of Quality Assurance.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Overall development, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management function within KBR Projects
• Provide overall project-wide oversight on quality and requirements compliance matters on both QA/QC functions
• Work closely with the managers on quality matters and recommend actions to correct non-conformances, preventive measures to reduce recurrence of non-conformances, and continuous process improvement actions
• Ensures specific work instructions are developed, implemented, controlled, and analyzed for continuous improvement
• Report on performance against both internal and client quality through QA/QC inspection results
• Promote awareness of contractual requirements throughout the project
• Establish metrics to identify trends for inspections, non-conformances root causes and corrective/preventive actions at minimum
• Serve as liaison with external parties on matters related to quality, process variation, rigorous process discipline, prevention activities and process improvements, including coordination of corrective actions
• Review the Quality Management Plan, as required, to assess its effectiveness and accuracy and recommend changes or improvements; examine optimum efficiency and evaluate compliance with KBR Project’s contractual requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial, electrical, or mechanical engineering or other related engineering and scientific fields, based on a four-year course of study from a U.S. or U.K. accredited college or university or equivalent institution
• 5 + years of experience as a Project Quality Manager for FEED, Detail Engineering, projects
• Proven ability as a self-motivated and versatile manager with strong leadership characteristics and strong communication skills
• Must be able to organize, prioritize and follow-through to complete multiple tasks, under strict deadlines and changing priorities
• Highly proficient administrative, organizational, and computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Certifications or Trainings:

• Professional certification as Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is highly desired
• Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 9001:2008/2015

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR – Delivering Solutions, Changing the World

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

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