Quality Specialist

Job Summary: 

Plans, directs, and implements the quality organization’s Quality Program, including the supervising of welding, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), training, tracking of KPIs (key process indicators), creating ITPs (inspection and test plans) and Quality Plans and performing site or fabrication audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements quality policies and procedures in compliance with customer, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers, shop and field employees in work NDT practices.
• Oversees subcontractor organization quality activities to detect existing or potential problems, and determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Review potential customer RFQ (Request for Quotation) documents for quality, welding, and NDT requirements, and prepares quality documents needed to support the bid and project.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical and written data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Knowledge of API-650, API 620, API-653, and ASME is desired.   

Education and/or Experience:                                  

• Engineering degree or equivalent from college or technical school; 15 years quality related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; 10 years’ experience in the oil and refining Manufacturing and/or Construction Industry.

Language Skills                  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as quality specifications and welding procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• The ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish is required.

Computer Skills                  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Training/Certifications/Other

• AWS CWI – Recommended
• ASNT – SNT-TC-1A Level III by ASNT - - Beneficial
• API-653 and/or API-570 certifications would be beneficial.

Required Travel:

• Must be able to travel 40% of the time.
• Will require a passport for international travel to specific job sites.