Quality Engineer - Kiewit Energy

Requisition ID: 181172

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District

Department: Quality

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Quality Specialist, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Company Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented throughout the company. You will perform and report on internal quality system audits and assists in the overall administration of the internal audit program.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy operates within our Oil, Gas, and Chemical market, offering an exciting opportunity to work on diverse, complex engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects ranging from oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. We are seeking individuals who are open to regular and frequent relocation for career development opportunities and who desire job responsibilities in field operations ranging from project controls, craft management, safety, quality, planning, estimating, and contract administration. Your initial work assignments will complement your experiences and education, allowing you to make significant contributions to the project success. If you’re seeking employment with a company known for their financial stability, a broad range of specialized capabilities, commitment to people development, and an outstanding performance record you will find employment within our Oil, Gas, & Chemical market to be a fulfilling career choice, with long-term benefits.

Location

This position will be located on one of our project sites. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines

• Maintain Client Critique Schedules, Tracking and Trends

• Provide update to employees on client critique results

• Maintain Corrective Action Reports

• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis

• Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals

• Identify potential quality incidents before they arise

• Participate in district standards meetings and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.

• Understand requirements of ISO 9001 Standards.

• Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits. Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.

• Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.

• Facilitate quality presentations

• Disseminate quality information in the office and on the intranet, send results to managers on a weekly basis, writing monthly articles for company newsletter, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.

• Mentor Project Quality Specialist

• Draft and maintain a Project Quality Plan for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics

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Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology or related field

• Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred

• ASQ, CQM, CQA or CWI certified and inspection experience a plus

• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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.

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.

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Company: Kiewit