Senior Quality Assurance Specialist - I & E/Mechnical

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

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City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Important Notice Regarding This Opportunity

This position is associated with a pending contract award. Employment and the anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, and project requirements.

Location: Whiting, Indiana Work Environment: Refinery / Field-Based Schedule: Day or night shifts may be required based on project and turnaround needs Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required

Position Overview

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist provides oversight and technical expertise for quality assurance and quality control activities involving fixed equipment, rotating equipment, and instrumentation in both shop and field environments.

This role supports supplier and contractor audits, monitors quality control activities, and helps ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable quality programs, industry codes, standards, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the site's integrity and quality programs.

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for QA/QC activities involving fixed equipment, rotating equipment, and instrumentation.

• Ensure established quality processes are followed during maintenance activities, work packages, projects, and turnarounds.

• Review and approve quality control documentation to ensure work has been completed in accordance with established requirements.

• Verify that required quality documentation is completed accurately by craft personnel, contractors, and supervisors.

• Interpret and apply applicable industry codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.

• Develop, implement, and support quality control programs and audit activities.

• Monitor existing QA/QC processes and recommend improvements as needed.

• Provide technical support in troubleshooting and resolving complex quality issues.

• Coach and mentor less-experienced quality specialists, supervisors, and craft personnel on established quality practices.

• Support integrity specialists and other technical teams as needed.

• Lead supplier and contractor quality audits in accordance with applicable supplier qualification requirements.

• Coordinate the activities of QC specialists and contractors supporting major projects and turnarounds.

• Participate in incident investigations and recommend process improvements when appropriate.

Education

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Advanced quality training or a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Strong familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control role within heavy industry.

• Experience performing or supporting quality inspections, audits, documentation reviews, and compliance activities.

• Ability to interpret and apply relevant industry codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a refinery, petrochemical, chemical plant, or similar industrial environment.

• 10 or more years of experience supporting field-based industrial activities.

Certifications and Other Requirements

Required:

• Successful candidate must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) by their first day of employment. Additional information is available through the TSA TWIC Program.

Preferred:

• Relevant quality or auditing certifications, such as:
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
  • API quality-related certification
  • Six Sigma certification
  • Other relevant QA/QC or industry certifications

Contract Award Contingency

This opportunity is being recruited in anticipation of a potential contract award. Any employment offer and anticipated start date are contingent upon successful contract award, client approval, project requirements, and any applicable onboarding or site-access requirements.

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