Quality Lead

Wood Group•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Quality Lead - Conventional Power outage and construction to join its Operations business. The position has a broad scope, with an emphasis on domestic ASME Section I / NBIC Part 3 boiler repair and alteration work (Pulverized Coal, Gas, HRSG, Package, Industrial, etc.), therefore the successful candidate will be required to be based in the United States (no relocation assistance is provided), and must be in proximity to a Wood Office and travel hub. This role will include travel to site construction locations within the region. #LI-Onsite The Role The Quality Lead - Conventional Power outage and construction will be responsible for leading quality management in construction projects, overseeing multidisciplinary inspections, schedule adherence, and subcontractor coordination. Ensures compliance with contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards, as well as quality documentation and progress tracking. Additionally, resolves complex issues and ensures proper execution of quality processes throughout the project. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Requirements

A minimum of 6 years of verifiable experience in a Site Quality Supervision/Lead role as well as 6 years of verifiable direct hire construction inspection experience is required.
Must be experienced with NDE methods to include RT, UT, MT, PT, Hardness Testing, PMI Testing, Post Weld Heat Treatment.
Candidate must be a currently qualified AWS SCWI or CWI with a minimum of 9 years of welding inspection experience
Essential inspection experience and job duties to include the following:
Lead the Company’s Quality program for a specific project jobsite
Verify construction activities are performed in accordance with the contract specifications and drawing requirements through preparatory planning, inspection, and record review
Communicate with the customer’s site QA/QC personnel and relate any specification or contract criteria to the Company’s site project team
Responsible for creating and maintaining Wood Group weld maps and travelers.
Responsible for creating and maintaining Wood Group support/restraint documentation
Responsible for creating and maintaining Wood Group flange management documentation
Responsible for ensuring required inspections are being completed in a timely manner
Prepare and qualify ASME Section IX Welding Procedures
Test and qualify welders in accordance with the company welder testing criteria
Maintain project quality logs, forms, documentation, etc.
Assist in scheduling NDE, PWHT and Authorized Inspector visits
Review and approve Pre & Post Weld Heat Treatment reports
Review and approve 3rd party NDE reports.
Responsible for ensuring all Company Quality records up to date for audit purposes
Create turnover packages of contract required QA/QC documentation
Correspond with the jurisdictional inspectors or Authorized Inspector when necessary
Lead, direct, and assist inspection personnel to ensure inspections are being completed and documented in a timely manner
Assist the project coordinator(s) in preparing turn-over packages for customer submittal
Assist with the performance of inspections to support the project inspection team as needed
Monitor subcontractor compliance through audits and reviews
Manage the site NCR program.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong background in Microsoft Office products, welding data base, and Bluebeam
Must be able to articulate professionally in verbal and office (E-mail) Communication
Competency: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical – Understands and uses complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses experience to complement data; designs effective means to accomplish procedures and inspections. Interprets, understands, and implements complex codes, specifications, and standards.
Design – Demonstrates attention to detail with the ability to draft technical documents
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a proactive professional manner; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; ability to diffuse confrontational situations. Must be able to troubleshoot, and present solutions. Must be able to troubleshoot complex problems and issues
Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise and experience with others
Customer Service – Identifies with Wood PLC approach to proactive implementation, and coordination of our quality plan with those of our customer, and continually promotes quality and safety to Wood PLC employees. Manages difficult or emotional situations in a professional manner; responds promptly and professionally to customer requests; responds to requests for service and assistance in a timely manner; meets commitments promptly and completely
Interpersonal skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control
Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in a positive professional manner; listens and receives clarification to complex questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in/conducts meetings
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret complex written information
Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback in a professional manner; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; motivates others to fulfill the vision; shares vision and inspiration with peers and subordinates
Change Management – Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance
Leadership - Effectively influences actions and opinions of others
Managing People – Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self available to staff; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; fosters quality focus in others
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Inspires the truth in others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values
Judgment - Displays willingness to make sound decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions in a professional manner; includes appropriate people in decision-making process
Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
Safety and Security – Observes and ensures compliance of safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; responds to potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials safely
Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Initiative – Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed

Responsibilities

Must have experience leading Direct Hire construction projects in a Quality Supervisor/Lead role.
At a minimum must have experience leading an assigned project from a quality perspective in the following areas: Inspection Management.
Leada group of Quality Control Inspectors in a range of disciplines (Mechanical, Welding, Civil, Electrical) to ensure inspections are completed in a timely, efficient, accurate manner that supports ongoing project needs
Schedule. Ensure adherence by the site quality staff to the established project schedule
Subcontractor Schedule & Management. Must be able to schedule and manage direct subcontractors related to Quality in Non-Destructive Testing, Post Weld Heat Treatment and Coatings
Subcontractor Quality. Ensure adherence by subcontractors to contractual quality requirements through an established audit and verification schedule. Subcontractors may include Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Insulation, Coatings, etc.
Contract Adherence. Must be able to ensure contract adherence by following an established inspection and testing plan for each phase or discipline of the project. Must be able to read and interpret specification and contract language
Code Compliance. Must be thoroughly familiar with and able to interpret code requirements from a variety of construction codes which may include ASME Section I, Section II, Section VIII, Div. 1, Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), API 1104, AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.6., NFPA, AWWA, NEC, etc. Maintaining an ASME/NBBPVI Accreditations Program
Inspection Documentation & Progress. Must be able to compile inspection documents into established Quality documentation packages. Must be able to update established inspection tracking tools to provide an accurate view of project quality progress
Problem Solving. Must be able to work through complex problems and find innovative solutions to support the assigned project.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

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