Site Quality Specialist

Vacancy Overview

Site Quality Specialist – Port Arthur, TX

Our client is seeking a Site Quality Specialist to work within their facilities located in Port Arthur, TX, for an initial one-year assignment.

The Quality Specialist reviews contractor systems and oversees the implementation of the project quality system requirements to ensure that the EPC Contractor achieves the project quality objectives. This role will manage various Quality Assurance (QA) activities in the areas of supplier quality surveillance, supplier visits, engineering quality assurance, construction quality assurance, audits on suppliers and Contractors, nonconformance control, and quality reporting, etc. These activities are aimed at achieving compliance to all LNG project technical specifications and standards, LNG good industry practices in order to minimize rework and delays, attain high safety standards and achieve clear and definitive inspection plans from suppliers and contractors aimed at establishing quality system effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages 3rd party inspection agency contract overseeing inspections at supplier in compliance with Main EPC contract, applicable LNG and industry codes and standards.
• Ensures effective inspection performance by EPC Contractor through evaluating and challenging inspection findings at supplier’s shops and in the field construction.
• Reviews all contractor quality systems documentation, ensuring compliance with quality system requirements, with particular respect to Quality Assurance and Control in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction.
• Provides guidance and technical support to the Quality (3rd party) Inspectors for safe performance in quality management beginning with engineering, leading to procurement - including inspection of fabrication processes and procedures - and construction/commissioning processes, procedures, and execution.
• Establishes, coordinates and participates in audits with the onsite EPC Contractor and with major fabricators.
• Acts as subject-matter expert on inspection techniques and methods for LNG equipment and facilities.
• Oversees selected Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities, and radiographs reviews etc.
• Ensures effective use of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and related documents in all supplier and site quality monitoring activities.
• Ensures effective implementation of nonconformance and deviation control at supplier shops and site.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
  
  

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to quality.
• Thorough knowledge of project management and execution processes and differences in application across projects/locations. May travel to manufacturer facilities to perform equipment reviews.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify and resolve complex situations and problems within area of expertise; issues may go beyond primary discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, control, coordinate, and effectively manage cross-functional assignments and projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in referencing, researching, reporting, tracking, and monitoring of activities and documents.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to influence a team to focus reviews on compliance to project specifications and LNG best industry practices to deliver excellence in the quality of the work.
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management, engineering or related field required.
• 5-10 years of Quality Management experience in the LNG sector of the energy industry required.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring EPC Contractor Quality Management processes, plans, procedures, and performance required.
• Experience with LNG export facilities, LNG receiving facilities, LNG ship loading systems, large concrete reinforced structures, jetty structures and marine breakwater required.
• Experience in supplier monitoring and auditing of LNG equipment fabrication and testing, facilities required.
• Experience in all phases of LNG projects, including FEED, and execute phase including pre-commissioning, mechanical completion, commissioning and start-up required.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector preferred.
• NDE Level II (RT, UT, MT, and LPT) preferred.
• Quality System Auditor preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Waking around supplier inspection facilities, and construction site.