POSITION TITLE: QA Lead - Civil/Mechanical/Piping
LOCATION: St. Gabriel, LA
Our Fluor & Energy business group is seeking to hire a
QA Lead - Civil/Mechanical/Piping for the new site being built in St. Gabriel, LA. The QA Lead will lead the quality management and assurance activities across civil, mechanical, and piping scopes on a large greenfield chemical plant project. The lead will implement the project's construction quality management system, ensure construction complies with specifications, codes, standards, procedures, and contract requirements. This role leads the quality planning, inspection, nonconformance management, and quality documentation turnover to deliver safe, reliable systems for commissioning and start-up.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Create and implement the project's construction quality management plan and supporting procedures for civil, mechanical, and piping scopes; ensure alignment with project specifications, ITPs, and contractors' QC programs
Civil Quality (Earthworks, Concrete, Foundations, Piling)- Oversee quality planning and inspection for site prep, earthworks, compaction, subgrade, and civil
- Lead QA oversight for piling, concrete forms/rebar/embeds, placement, finishing, curing, and testing
- Ensure foundations and concrete structures meet dimensional, elevation, anchor bolt, embedment, and tolerancing requirements; manage hold points and quality milestones
Mechanical Quality (ITPs, shop & on-site inspection, setting, alignment)- Direct QA oversight of equipment receiving preservation, storage, and installation readiness
- Verify equipment installation quality, including setting, grouting, shimming, anchor bolts, and alignment
- Ensure proper implementation of vendor instructions, special process controls, and inspection points for packaged equipment, skids, and modules
Piping Quality (All Phases: Receipt → Fabrication/Install → Test → Turnover)- Material control & traceability, Welding program (WPS/PQR/WPQ compliance), and NDE Coordination & acceptance (e.g., RT/UT/MT/PT/VT as specified)
- Pressure testing whether at module yard, vendor shop, or on site; Flushing/blowing/cleaning, final acceptance
Documentation, Turnover & Interface Management- Ensure complete, accurate, and auditable quality records: ITPs, inspection reports, test results, weld/NDE dossiers, equipment install checklists, included in turnover packages by discipline
KEY REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred (Industrial, Civil, Mechanical) or equivalent combination of formal education and extensive field quality leadership experience may be considered
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience leading construction quality on large industrial projects (chemical, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, power, or similar)
- Quality certifications desired: ASQ (CQA/CQE), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent
- Welding/NDE credentials beneficial (as applicable to scope): AWS CWI, NDE Level II/III familiarity, or equivalent
- Demonstrated success managing quality for:
- Concrete, foundations, piling, heavy civil works, and structural interfaces
- Equipment ITPs, inspection, setting, grouting, alignment
- Piping construction (materials traceability, welding, NDE, PWHT/PMI where required, hydrotest/test packs, acceptance & turnover)
- Strong working knowledge of industrial codes/standards relevant to role (ACI, ASCE, ASTM, AISC, ASME B31.3, ASME IX, AWS). API certifications a plus: API 570, 510, 653
- Deep experience and ability to read, understand & interpret engineering and construction drawings in civil, foundations, mechanical/equipment, and piping
- Physical requirements for the position: Work primarily in the field under varied site conditions; willingness to support extended hours/weekends during critical path activities; onsite presence in St. Gabriel, LA. Must be able to spend a substantial part of each day at the outdoor construction site, including walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs, and ladders
WHAT WE OFFER:- 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
- Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
- Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
- Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!
"The compensation for this position will typically range from $108,000 -$200,000/yr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home."
If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what working at Orbia is all about. 
