Lead Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist – Pipe & Mechanical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Review and oversee Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs throughout the phases of field engineering, construction execution, startup, and warranty.

• Perform contractor audits and offer feedback along with recommendations for improvements.

• Ensure contractors utilize the latest revisions of design documents and keep accurate change logs.

• Confirm that installed work adheres to drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations.

• Monitor work progress and emphasize significant activity developments in daily reports.

• Assist project partners and stakeholders in resolving issues and formulating solutions.

• Supervise the storage and maintenance of project materials and equipment.

• Assess construction test reports and compliance documentation, including welding, concrete, non-destructive examination (NDE), welding procedures, and welder qualifications.

• Manage the quality of soil compaction, concrete placement, structural steel bolt-up, rotating equipment alignment, and electrical cable testing.

• Maintain quality records and as-built documentation.

• Compile audit reports and performance metrics for project management and stakeholders.

• Assist contractors in pre-planning quality control processes.

• Document inspection observations, deviations, and non-conformances.

• Track non-conformance reports and the associated corrective actions.

• Summarize QA/QC performance statistics and pinpoint areas for improvement.

• Act as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, and the client.

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures.

• Keep records of quality activities, inspections, equipment condition, and performance metrics.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to plant operators, maintenance teams, and stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in mechanical quality assurance, operations, and maintenance within the power generation sector.

• Demonstrated success in managing projects effectively.

• Knowledge of industry regulations, codes, standards, and best practices related to power plant construction, operations, maintenance, and safety.

• Familiarity with ASME code welding.

• Understanding of National Boiler Vessel or repair alterations.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel and work at various locations throughout the United States.

• U.S. work authorization is necessary; the employer does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health plans.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Back-up daycare services.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Pre-tax commuter account.

• Merit Scholarship Program.

• Employee Discount Program.

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program.

• Tuition assistance.

• Bonus for obtaining First Professional Licensure.

• Employee Referral Bonus.

• Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).

• Paid vacation.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid bereavement leave.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses.

• Per diem for qualifying field assignments.