Quality Operations Specialist - Newport, OR project

Company Overview

CB&I is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically‑located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

PPL Quality Operations Specialists are responsible for development and implementation of Quality activities within the area of Quality Assessments, Quality Surveillance, Non‑conformances, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Actions, Continual Improvement, and Area / Project Quality Support. The PPL Quality Ops Specialist may function in multiple capacities, including QA/QC Engineer depending on the region, project site or facility.

Reports directly to the Project Manager and regularly interfaces with Corporate and Area Functional Leads, Area Welding & QA Managers, Area Quality Managers, in addition to Project / Fabrication Shop Quality Managers.

The PPL Quality Operations Specialist typically supports an individual project, multiple projects, or a fabrication facility. Since this role can act in various capacities, as indicated above, the responsibilities described below may vary, subject to a specific assignment. The role is an individual contributor role but may supervise welding and inspection Technicians and/or Supervisors.

• Contributes to continued improvement area initiatives.
• Assists Quality Managers/Area Quality Leads in deploying Quality program initiatives.
• Conduct internal quality audits, as per area/project quality audit plan, when assigned.
• Provide assistance for obtaining applicable certifications, such as ASME, ISO, etc.
• Provide training to other project or shop personnel, as necessary.
• Responsible for understanding project requirements related to Welding and QA/QC and assuring compliance.
• Reviews client and project specifications to identify quality requirements and control points, and develops Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and other relevant site quality forms.
• Understand Sub-contract agreement requirements.
• Understand local regulatory requirements related to quality.
• Prepares and maintains project deliverables, based on the organization’s management system and project requirements.
• Coordinates welding and QA/QC engineers and inspectors to ensure completion of any inspection and testing.
• Maintains project records, as per the organization’s records management system.
• Ensure sufficient QA/QC resources are available to support all Project Processes; thus, including Design,
• Procurement, Fabrication, Supplier Surveillance, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction and Commissioning.
• Report Project Quality performance (KPI's) to Area Quality Manager and Area Welding & QA/QC Manager.
• Manages non‑conformances and corrective actions, including root cause analysis, as applicable.
• Prepares and submits weekly, monthly quality reports to Operations and Functional management.
• Advise Project Team on all QA/QC issues
• Coordinates NDE activities at project site or shop.
• Maintains up‑to‑date qualifications and certifications for welders, welding operators, NDE technicians, as applicable.
• Contributes to a positive project or Shop Safety Culture.

This position is hybrid / remote with periodic travel to the project site in Newport, Oregon. During on‑site periods, the role involves field work and extended periods outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces, in accordance with OSHA requirements. Additional considerations as required by the work location.

• 7+ years of QA/QC experience on industrial or heavy construction projects (e.g., above ground storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping, or structural steel), with an emphasis on quality documentation, records / QMS management, and project turnover. An equivalent combination of directly related experience, education, and certification will be considered.
• A degree in welding, engineering, metallurgy, or a related technical field is preferred but not required. Equivalent field experience with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS CWI) will be considered in…