Senior Quality Operations Specialist

Reports directly to the Project Manager and regularly interfaces with Corporate and Area Functional Leads, Area Welding & QA Managers, Area Quality Managers, in addition to Project / Fabrication Shop Quality Managers.

The PPL Quality Operations Specialist typically supports an individual project, multiple projects, or a fabrication facility. Since this role can act in various capacities, as indicated above, the responsibilities described below may vary, subject to a specific assignment. The role is an individual contributor role but may supervise welding and inspection Technicians and/or Supervisors.

PPL Quality Operations Specialists are responsible for development and implementation of Quality activities within the area of Quality Assessments, Quality Surveillance, Non-conformances, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/ Preventive Actions, Continual Improvement, and Area / Project Quality Support. The PPL Quality Ops Specialist may function in multiple capacities, including QA/QC Engineer depending on the region, project site or facility.

• Compiles project records and handover to the projects for final documentation.
• Manages non-conformances and corrective actions, including root cause analysis, as applicable.
• Conduct internal quality audits, as per area/project quality audit plan, when assigned.
• Act as focal point for all Welding & QA/QC matters at the point of assignment.
• Responsible for understanding project requirements related to Welding and QA/QC and assuring compliance.
• Coordinates NDE activities at project site or shop.
• Manages team effectively towards project objectives
• Administer Annual Eye Test
• Maintain Qualification Records
• Maintains project records, as per the organization’s records management system.
• Report Project Quality performance (KPI's) to Area Quality Manager and Area Welding & QA/QC Manager.
• Advise Project Team on all QA/QC issues
• Provide assistance for obtaining applicable certifications, such as ASME, ISO, etc.
• Maintains up-to-date qualifications and certifications for welders, welding operators, NDE technicians, as applicable.
• Contributes to continued improvement area initiatives.
• Supervises welders and welding operators, ensuring quality of the product, as assigned.
• Coordinates welding and QA/QC engineers and inspectors to ensure completion of any inspection and testing.
• Assists Quality Managers/Area Quality Leads in deploying Quality program initiatives.
• Ensure sufficient QA/QC resources are available to support all Project Processes; thus, including Design, Procurement, Fabrication, Supplier Surveillance, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction and Commissioning.
• Prepares and submits weekly, monthly quality reports to Operations and Functional management.
• Provide training to other project or shop personnel, as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains project deliverables, based on the organization’s management system and project requirements.

Knowledge of the following codes, as applicable

ASME Section II, ASME Section V, ASME Section VIII, ASME Section IX, ASTM Material, API 650,

ASNT SNT-TC-1A (NDE Qualifications Requirements)

API 620, AWWA D100, AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5/B16.47, etc. (including product specific related codes

This position will be homebased in Everett, WA but will require to be on project site in Nevada long term while project is ongoing.

• Understand Sub-contract agreement requirements.
• Give Written NDE Examinations
• Give Practical NDE Examinations
• Understand local regulatory requirements related to quality.
• Understands project requirements and ensures compliance.
• Paint Inspection Knowledge
• 15+ years of Company/Industry experience, out of which 10-15 years should be in the relevant discipline.
• Must be familiar with and have knowledge of:
• Hydro Test Safety
• Expertise in Welding & NDE methods applicable to the project or shop.
• Engineering degree (Typically Weld Engineering) preferred.
• Knowledge in applicable Management System documentation.
• NDE Level II in VT, MT, PT, SFT, UT, RT
• Can communicate effectively with internal and external disciplines at multiple levels.

CB&I is proud to offer eligible employees a robust package of benefits, including major medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) matching program, FSA/HSA programs, long- and short-term disability options, life insurance, and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

USD $ 106,286 - $132,857/Annually