Quality Assurance Specialist IV

Quality Assurance Specialist III

Contract - On Site - Monterey, TN

WORKING CONDITIONS

50% in field office and 50% travel

Start out at 5 days then probably will go to 6 once we ramp up and possibly some 7 day weeks in there.

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour based on experience + mileage, per diem, cell phone allowance.

Description

• Monitoring of processes and procedures within each Construction region.
• Performing Process Assessments for assigned projects, and assisting with the review of contract Exhibits during the RFP and IFC period.
• Assists with specification revisions to ensure compliance with Company and DOT 192 and 195 regulations.
• Receives periodic direction from his supervisor and work is checked on a periodic basis.

Duties May Include but are not Limited to the Following:

• Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management department. Monitor project investigations.
• Update Construction SharePoint site with specification update notifications.
• Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications.
• Analyze construction quality related data from a variety of sources including audit logs, nonconformance logs, contract review logs, audits conducted by PHMSA, and similar data.
• Conduct field Process Assessments and may assist with field PHMSA document audits.
• Serve as a lead in Specialist of Construction Quality meetings. Lead training for new Quality team members.
• Monitor to ensure proper training has been provided to new Construction Quality Personnel.
• Assist with the approval process for construction contracts at various stages of the contracting process.
• Develop and maintain documents related to processes, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, work instructions, and departmental presentations.
• Present Project Quality related information to audiences of diverse size and background.
• Serve as a Quality Management System (QMS) Power User as needed.
• Represent the Quality Management department at industry conferences and report back on meetings. Assist in reviewing Supply Chain Vendor Data Documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with technical groups (Operational Compliance. Regulatory Compliance, Administration Services, Pipeline Integrity, Metallurgical Services, Design (Pipeline/Compressor Station), and Supply Chain.
• Participate in construction compliance and construction administration process improvement initiatives as required.
• Serve as a good steward of company resources, interests, and demonstrate integrity and trust through words and actions.

MUST HAVE

• 5+ years prior experience working in the pipeline or facility construction industry, and a thorough knowledge of applicable codes and standards to pipeline construction.
• A minimum of three (1) years of field construction experience is required.
• Requires a fundamental understanding of quality management principles as well as project management principles.

Preferred Experience

• NACE 1 or Higher, CWI, API 1169, QMS Training, Root Cause Analysis Training.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and understand technical issues, and ability to demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment.
• Must be highly motivated, show initiative/independence, and be driven to make important contributions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Writer.
• Familiarity with the process of writing SOPs, guidelines, and creating handbooks.
• Understanding of the contract conformance process.
• Phase Project Lifecycle. Knowledge of Governing Regulations (API 1104 Latest Edition, Pipeline Safety Regulations 192, 195, etc.).
• Assist during inspection staff trainings.
• Manage diverse relationships, build effective teams, and seek conflict resolution in a professional manner.
• Ability to travel as needed
• This position may oversee the work of contract personnel but has no direct Company employee reports.

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