Quality Specialist

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support in reviewing the contractors' QMS related plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Procedures and templates based on the project scope of work. You will review and determine applicable quality requirements, report new or revised regulatory requirements, monitor non-conforming conditions, and determine the effectiveness of corrective actions. Your recommendations will assist in the resolution of complex issues and mitigate performance risk. You will participate in quality audits and surveillances and provide the required supports.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare & complete quality audit checklists, participating in internal & external audits for contractors, suppliers, and project quality programs.
• Review and monitor nonconformities, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions and closure of audit findings.
• Evaluate quality procedures and manuals for compliance with project quality plans and draft new procedures when required.
• Support root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans to address complex quality issues.
• Provide daily support & guidance to project teams in implementing QMS requirements and maintaining compliance.
• Review and assess contractors' quality submittals, including manuals, procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs, audit schedules, and vendors prequalification.
• Maintain communication with client quality representatives, manage relationships, and ensure consistent reporting.
• Provide input to Project agreed KPIs on a monthly basis.
• Develop standardized quality metrics to support performance monitoring & continual improvement.
• Conduct quality surveillances on-site, quality walkdown, document observations or non-conformances, and ensure timely resolution and follow up.
• Reports to the Sr. Quality Specialist.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of experience as a Quality Specialist/Engineer, or 6-9 years of relevant quality work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning practices sufficient to understand relevant project requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the quality principles and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of corrective action system application to eliminate nonconforming conditions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and their impact on the quality program.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer and reporting applications, including but not limited to BIM 360, Power BI, Microsoft Office programs, and other related tools.
• A recognized degree and/or specialized courses in engineering, quality, or a specialized discipline.
• ISO 9001 Certified for QMS Requirements / Awareness. (Preferred)
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Auditor / Lead Auditor. (IRCA approved) - (Required)
• Perform assessments of suppliers' and contractor's processes, systems, and practices.
• Promptly identify quality-related challenges and report them swiftly to mitigate their impact on project timelines.

Benefits:

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may email their request to .