Job DescriptionThe Sr. Quality Control Engineer would provide support in all areas of pipeline and facility construction inspection, to be a technical resource to the company in support in the construction of major projects.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Quality Management Program- Develop, maintain, and improve quality management standards, procedures, guidelines, and tools.
- Assist project teams in developing and implementing project-specific quality plans and inspection and test plans.
- Review project quality requirements for clarity, consistency, and alignment with company standards and contractual obligations.
- Promote consistent implementation of quality requirements across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and project turnover.
Project Management Process and Auditing - Audit compliance with the company's Project Management Process (PMP), including stage-gate requirements, supporting documentation, and required approvals.
- Develop and maintain risk-based audit programs for the PMP, vendor surveillance, and construction quality activities.
- Plan, conduct, and document audits of internal processes, contractors, suppliers, and inspection service providers, as assigned.
- Prepare audit reports identifying objective evidence, findings, improvement opportunities, and required corrective actions.
- Track audit findings through closure and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Identify recurring or systemic issues and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.
Nonconformance and Corrective Action- Support the implementation and administration of the nonconformance report (NCR) process.
- Assist project teams in documenting deficiencies, identifying applicable requirements, assigning actions, and tracking resolution.
- Coordinate with authorized engineering and project representatives to obtain appropriate technical dispositions.
- Facilitate root cause analyses (RCAs) for significant or recurring quality issues.
- Verify that corrective actions address identified causes and evaluate their effectiveness.
Field and Vendor Quality Support- Travel to project sites and supplier facilities, as required, to evaluate quality concerns and support issue resolution.
- Support oversight of construction quality, equipment installation, vendor surveillance, and commissioning-related quality activities.
- Evaluate contractor and inspection service provider quality plans, personnel qualifications, inspection coverage, and reporting practices.
- Verify that required inspections, tests, hold points, and supporting records are addressed in accordance with approved project requirements.
- Escalate significant quality risks and unresolved issues through established reporting channels.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, quality management, or a related technical discipline; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Relevant experience in project quality assurance, construction quality, supplier quality, or quality management systems.
- Working knowledge of quality planning, auditing, inspection documentation, nonconformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, procedures, contracts, and applicable codes and standards.
- Experience conducting documented audits and tracking findings through resolution.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines while maintaining objective, evidence-based judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using document management, reporting, or quality tracking systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and supplier facilities as required.
- Experience supporting major capital projects in energy, pipeline, industrial facilities, or a related sector.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management principles and ISO 19011 auditing guidance.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 auditor training, or a comparable qualification.
- Experience with project stage-gate reviews and lifecycle quality assurance.
- Familiarity with fabrication, welding and NDE, coatings, mechanical and piping installation, rotating equipment, or other relevant construction disciplines.
- Experience developing quality dashboards using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional root cause analyses and continuous improvement initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibility:- Technical work direction and oversight of staff and contractors.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
- Training in quality control techniques and systems, construction management, team building and resource planning.
- Knowledge of natural gas and oil pipeline, plant and pump station operations.
Other responsibilities:- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
- This position may perform other duties as assigned.
