Job Summary

It is the function of the Quality Management Services Department to actively promote and continuously evaluate the effective implementation of Black & Veatch policies and standards in the support of projects. This position is responsible for supporting projects during execution stages which includes but not limited to evaluating engineering, procurement, and construction activities through reviews, audits, assessments, and inspections to minimize risk and maintain a comprehensive functional Quality Management Program.

Key Responsibilities

In an environment of clearly defined policies and principles, but limited or possibly no established procedures, the incumbent is presented with variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking.
Develops and helps in the maintenance of Quality Management System program and supporting documentation. Evaluates and reports on the effective implementation of Black & Veatch policies, standards, and guidelines.
Implements Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and People FIRST in accordance with Division policies, standards, and guidelines.
Plans, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities to ensure quality of power plant construction.
Establishes and maintains Project Quality Program. Coordinates with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and the field to ensure that the work is done correctly the first time.
Conducts reviews, audits, surveillances, and inspections, and reports findings, if any. Identifies nonconformances and deficiencies and develops and coordinates recommended corrective actions by following defined quality program criteria.
Reviews, evaluates, and reports to project and to Procurement Department on supplier and subcontractor quality performance.
Interfaces with counter partners: either their Site Quality Assurance Manager or Office Quality Manager on project quality issues.
Reviews supplier and subcontractor quality document submittals, assuring code, specification, and contract requirements are met. Evaluates (and audits if necessary) supplier and subcontractor quality programs and documentation ensuring that code and specification requirements are met.
Reviews project work processes for compliance.
Attending supplier’s shop Quality inspections, by travelling to shop. Expected around 50% time travel.
Reviews procurement plans and specifications and provides recommendations.
Administers supplier surveillance and other quality program training to project team, as necessary.
Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, and training.
Create and conduct project training sessions
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

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Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering

Minimum 15 years of work experience

Preferred certifications – AWS welding, NDT certifications

Experience in Oil & Gas & Power projects

Minimum Qualifications

4 year degree in Engineering, Management, Quality, or Business. Experience in the development and implementation of an effective Quality Management System, Solving quality product problems, Perform project trend reviews and make recommendations for improv All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Certified Quality Manager, American Society for Quality Certification

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work is performed both in an indoor office setting and outside for supplier or construction site activities with exposure to varying weather conditions. Walk, climb stairs, ladders, and in/out of vehicles and lift or move up to 25 lbs. Supplier or construction site environment has frequent exposure to vibration and loud noise and occasional exposure to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, slippery uneven walking surfaces, and risk of electrical shock. Periodic travel will be required.

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