Quality Assurance Specialist IV

BlackRock Resources LLC Monterey, United States

Posted 3 days ago Permanent USD 40.00 - 45.00 per hour

Quality Assurance Specialist IV
Contract - On Site - Monterey, TN
WORKING CONDITIONS
50% in field office and 50% travel
Start out at 5 days then probably will go to 6.
$40.00 - $45.00 per hour based on experience + mileage, per diem, cell phone allowance.

Description

Monitoring of processes and procedures within each Construction region.
Performing Process Assessments for assigned projects, and assisting with the review of contract Exhibits during the RFP and IFC period.
Assists with specification revisions to ensure compliance with Company and DOT 192 and 195 regulations.
Receives periodic direction from his supervisor and work is checked on a periodic basis.

Duties May Include but are not Limited to the Following:

Serve as a point of escalation for technical issues within the Quality Management department. Monitor project investigations.
Update Construction SharePoint site with specification update notifications.
Monitor and maintain distributed Operator Qualification (OQ) notifications.
Analyze construction quality related data from a variety of sources including audit logs, nonconformance logs, contract review logs, audits conducted by PHMSA, and similar data.
Conduct field Process Assessments and may assist with field PHMSA document audits.
Serve as a lead in Specialist of Construction Quality meetings. Lead training for new Quality team members.
Monitor to ensure proper training has been provided to new Construction Quality Personnel.
Assist with the approval process for construction contracts at various stages of the contracting process.
Develop and maintain documents related to processes, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, work instructions, and departmental presentations.
Present Project Quality related information to audiences of diverse size and background.
Serve as a Quality Management System (QMS) Power User as needed.
Represent the Quality Management department at industry conferences and report back on meetings. Assist in reviewing Supply Chain Vendor Data Documentation.
Work cross-functionally with technical groups (Operational Compliance. Regulatory Compliance, Administration Services, Pipeline Integrity, Metallurgical Services, Design (Pipeline/Compressor Station), and Supply Chain.
Participate in construction compliance and construction administration process improvement initiatives as required.
Serve as a good steward of company resources, interests, and demonstrate integrity and trust through words and actions.

MUST HAVE

5+ years prior experience working in the pipeline or facility construction industry, and a thorough knowledge of applicable codes and standards to pipeline construction.
A minimum of three (1) years of field construction experience is required.
Requires a fundamental understanding of quality management principles as well as project management principles.

Preferred Experience

NACE 1 or Higher, CWI, API 1169, QMS Training, Root Cause Analysis Training.
Ability to troubleshoot issues and understand technical issues, and ability to demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment.
Must be highly motivated, show initiative/independence, and be driven to make important contributions.
Strong attention to detail.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat Writer.
Familiarity with the process of writing SOPs, guidelines, and creating handbooks.
Understanding of the contract conformance process.
Phase Project Lifecycle. Knowledge of Governing Regulations (API 1104 Latest Edition, Pipeline Safety Regulations 192, 195, etc.).
Assist during inspection staff trainings.
Manage diverse relationships, build effective teams, and seek conflict resolution in a professional manner.
Ability to travel as needed
This position may oversee the work of contract personnel but has no direct Company employee reports.

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