Quality Lead

Requisition ID: 102803 

Job Category:  Construction 

Location:  Stillwater, OK, United States 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the  engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Site Quality Manager has the overall responsibility for ensuring that construction related procedures, systems and processes have been established and are followed, by implementing relevant assurance monitoring and measurement requirements and site quality, handover and close out requirements. Furthermore, they are responsible for ensuring that appointed Contractors follow the stipulated contract quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend/co-ordinate Kick off meetings with Client and Contractors, Host quality meetings on site with all Contractors, Weekly progress meetings with project site personnel, Daily/weekly progress meetings with Contractors, Weekly progress meetings with Client, Daily commissioning meetings, Construction close out review
• Conduct progressive reviews of Contractor data packs for completeness and compliance
• Produce Site quality monthly reports and dashboard reports, populated from QA/QC (Quality
• Assurance/Quality Control) Co-coordinators. These reports will be done at least once a
• month to head office (Project Quality Manager)
• Produce Audit/assessment reports (internal and Vendors) and inspection/surveillance reports.
• Produce Project close out report
• Conduct internal/Contractor/Supplier audits/quality assessments as per the approved schedule and checklists
• Set up and implement site aspects of the PQP (Project Quality Plan) in consultation with the Construction and Project Quality Manager and manage the PQCP (Project Quality Control Plan) intervention and sign offs
• Prepare and implement QC inspection procedures
• Implement and maintain site quality documentation controls adequately
• Assist with the development of the Project QC inspection schedule and measure progress
• Co-ordinate the preparation of Field Inspection Packs (FIPs)
• Co-ordinate project field inspections, sampling and testing activities identified in Contractor ITP (Inspection Test Plan)
• Co-ordinate disposition of all non-conformances (NCRs), Field Engineering Queries (FEQs) and concessions in consultation with Field Engineers
• Ensure that non conformances and concession requests, if applicable, are resolved and cleared prior to release of equipment
• Ensure that all inspection, measuring and testing equipment used by the Supplier/Contractor is calibrated and traceable to a national standard
• Comply with document management requirements
• Co-ordinate Site QA/QC records
• Witness SAT requirements. Check Red Line and Final ‘As Built’ documents
• Define the requirements for approved inspection authorities (AIA) and inspection staff
• Co-ordinate inspection resources (local and agency) including the allocation of inspection assignments in accordance with the QC inspection plan
• Ensure inspection resources are fully aware of respective Supplier inspection Scope of Work/Services, and Supplier specified QC requirements
• Review and distribute inspection reports and inspection releases
• Recommend and follow up corrective actions to prevent internal or external deficiencies
• Support the change management process, FEQs, concessions, DCNs (Design Change Notices), PCNs (Project Change Notices) etc. and partake in the construction site close out activities
• Liaise with Contractor QA/QC personnel in meetings
• Liaise with the Project’s Site representatives and third party agencies on QA/QC matters, e.g. field survey activities
• Facilitate and co-ordinate of Supplier pre-inspection meetings
• Liaise with procurement expeditors, with particular attention to managing QC aspects associated with the release of Supplier product
• Ensure that the Designer fulfill their obligations in terms of the OHS Act and its Regulations and include it in the PQP and Contractor ITP as intervention points as well as the data book sign off
• Work in conjunction with the respective Discipline Engineering Leads to expedite and resolve issues identified during inspections
• Co-ordinate QC records in line with the data pack indices

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed secondary school and Quality Diploma from a recognized institute
• Ten years appropriate experience in Quality Management in the field/EPCM projects
• Knowledge of national and international codes, standards and specifications related to fabrication of pressurized and non-pressurized plant and equipment
• Must be familiar with ISO 9001

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.