Search jobs > Knoxville, TN > Sr quality specialist

Sr. Quality Specialist

Kiewit
Knoxville, TN, US
$85K-$105K a year
Permanent
Full-time

Position Overview

We are adding a Sr. Quality Specialist to our team to support our Industrial Construction segment. In this role, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan and will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented on the project you are on.

You will be responsible for coordinating, documenting and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities. You may additionally be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and for providing required documentation for the assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

Your specific job functions and areas of responsibility will be determined by the Project Quality Manager and communicated through initial performance expectation reviews.

To maximize your effectiveness, you must be able to develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to quality. #LI-WJ1

District Overview

TIC is a Kiewit Subsidiary that provides direct-hire construction services for industrial projects. TIC Denver has projects in Power, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil Gas Chemical, and Mining across the United States.

Its projects range from small capital work up to major EPC projects. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry in an open-shop environment.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities.

We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. You might start in our Denver office in training and then will be provided per diem to your assigned project locations around the US.

Responsibilities

  • Develop an understanding of project scope, quality requirements and quality plan related to area of responsibility.
  • Coordinate with operations and schedule inspections and tests in support of the project schedule and production goals.
  • Listen to and take appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
  • Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.
  • Collaborate with operations in work pack development to identify the required inspections, tests and documentation.
  • Review work pack to determine readiness for pre-activity meetings and construction execution.
  • Coordinate source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements.
  • Review supplier-provided quality documents for compliance with contract requirements.
  • Monitor and manage the costs of third-party inspection and testing firms. Alert management to trends. Actively involved in forecasting costs.
  • Perform inspections and tests at the required frequency in the assigned area as directed by supervisor.
  • Prepare inspection / test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility.
  • Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with applicable contract documents, codes and standards.
  • Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.
  • Verify testing equipment is within calibration requirements. Maintain a log of all testing equipment and calibrations required for the work.
  • Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the project quality plan.
  • Track open or failing test results through correction using company approved standard programs.
  • Learn the programs and train the project team on the use of company approved quality tracking applications.
  • Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work.
  • Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
  • Audit specific project quality processes and report results and recommendations for improvement.
  • Perform project-level quality assessments as assigned.
  • Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures.
  • Examine / inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.

Take corrective actions as needed.

  • Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
  • Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
  • Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
  • Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards and understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.

Qualifications

  • Four-year engineering, science or technical college degree plus four years of experience in a QA / QC role, performing functions as detailed above in construction OR an associate degree in engineering technology or science plus 6 years of QA / QC experience in construction OR a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus 10 years of QA / QC experience in construction field.
  • Experience performing Quality control in the field, reviewing, monitoring inspections of materials / equipment, and responding to quality issues is required.

Must be a self-starter with strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.

  • Having a working knowledge of the trades, disciplines and associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques for the work they are assigned to on the project is preferred.
  • Having a working knowledge of the related construction industry codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements (ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.

associated with their work is beneficial as well as certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. are advantageous

LI-JB1

Quality specialist, quality coordinator, quality technician, Sr. Quality coordinator, Sr. quality technician

Other Requirements :

  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. Base Compensation : $85,000 - $105,000 / yr

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location) This posting will be active from : - We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Kiewit
Knoxville, Tennessee

Quality specialist, quality coordinator, quality technician, Sr. In this role, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan and will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented on the project you ...

Smartcop, Inc.
Tennessee, United States
Remote

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team. Knowledgeable of concept practices and procedures commonly used in software quality assurance. Effective testing skills:proficient in test planning and execution and using test methodologies to identify software defects, applying software ...

PrideStaff
Knoxville, Tennessee

Responsibilities of a Quality Inspector:. Quality Inspectors are responsible for packaging materials, loading finished product onto conveyors. Inspects components continually during the production process to determine and maintain high quality and reliability of products. Inspects product to ensure ...

Gpac
Knoxville, Tennessee

You will work closely with the Launch Engineer and interface with site customer quality engineering, product engineering, and manufacturing staff to develop and execute the quality control system. We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to lead and manage advance quality control activitie...

Schneider Electric
Tennessee, TN, US

Quality System Implement the Schneider quality policy, define CS&Q roles, targets and objectives within the entity Advocate to drive and implement the Global directives and policies Manage the Quality Management System (ISO) of the entity Network continuously with CS&Q teams to ensure their entity's...

TIC companies
Knoxville, Tennessee

Manage the development and implementation, of a contract-specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) Review and approve subcontractor quality plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements Ensure quality staff is adequately assigned, trained, and qualified to execute the PQP and that all project s...

Genworth Financial
Tennessee
Remote

The Senior Manager of Operations Transaction Quality is responsible for coordination of key change and improvement initiatives to drive an improved quality culture, effectively influencing leaders all levels across multiple functional areas to drive process efficiencies and improve customer experien...

Mastech Digital
TN, United States

We are seeking a seasoned ETL / Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Lead with a robust background in healthcare data integration testing.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with Snowflake, AWS Glue, and Power BI, coupled with a deep understanding of healthcare data systems.This ro...

Kimedics
TN, United States

The QA Manager role is responsible for driving the testing process and assuring that quality software is being released. Quality Assurance Strategy – 50%. Additionally, this role will also research new tools and processes that will improve on the overall quality of the software releases and interfac...

Impact Solutions, Inc
Knoxville, Tennessee

The Quality Manager will ensure compliance with FDA regulations in addition to managing the Quality Lab. Medical Device manufacturer in eastern TN has immediate need for a Quality Manager with strong experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This company is growing and adding new equipm...