What are the responsibilities and job description for the PPG - Quality Assurance Professional position at QISG?
Job Description
Job Description
PPG is an EPC contractor specializing in the installation of utility and industrial process infrastructure including substations, power generation, industrial process facilities, and renewable fuel projects. PPG utilizes a motivated team of in-house subject matter experts, construction managers, project managers, engineers, and project staff to manage the execution of the engineering, procurement, and construction of various projects.
PPG is currently planning, negotiating and executing EPC contracts for large electrical infrastructure projects, including HVDC substations, and complex industrial projects in the western US, targeting a start date of 1Q / 2Q 2025. PPG is seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Manager stationed in the USA that will need to travel to various sites.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The QA Manager is responsible for monitoring and auditing a project's quality management requirements and executing the Project Quality Management Plan. This position collaborates closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to oversee project quality objectives and activities. The QA Manager leads the planning and surveillance of procured equipment and materials, assisting the Director of Quality in measuring Quality Management System processes.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and review planning for quality requirements of projects, including identifying the appropriate standards, guidelines, and checklists for the project.
- Develop and / or update project-specific audit plans, including schedule, documentation, and resource requirements.
- Assist Business Development and Marketing leads in developing quality-related deliverables for pursuits and new opportunities.
- Create project-specific quality management plans during the planning stage of a project.
- Provide guidance in the execution of the Quality Management System.
- Lead changes and improvements in performance and process plans.
- Offer leadership, support, and guidance for project-specific quality management activities.
- Interact with Quanta Operating Units to provide guidance on contract-required quality obligations, requirements, and documentation.
- Lead the project team in quality-related training and awareness regarding planned activities.
- Monitor the alignment of project procedures and processes with the Quality Management System and project contract requirements.
- Verify that lessons learned, corrective action items, and improvement measures for project requirements are completed.
- Recommend procedural improvements and best practices based on audit results / experiences and lessons learned.
- Plan and execute systematic and independent examinations / audits of project quality requirements, objectives, and documentation.
- Identify and document issues that may cause or contribute to deviations from planned / expected outcomes and develop corrective action plans to address these issues.
- Assist the Directors of Operations with maintaining the overall Quality Management System for activities specific to procedures, processes, and training.
- Regularly interact with field operations and project management teams, corporate Operations Support, Project Controls teams, and clients regarding quality-related matters.
- Perform detailed inspection / audit reviews of each feature of work within the definable features of work.
- Perform random inspections of work performed by Quanta Operating Units and subcontractors; review QA documents as they are issued.
- Review Quanta Operating Units or subcontractor procedures and quality records to verify compliance.
- Manage document control as it relates to quality; verify that project documents used at the job site are updated, maintained, and stored in accordance with project procedures. This includes design drawings, supplier and subcontractor drawings, test records, etc.
- Manage Non-Conformance Control; verify that non-conformances are identified, documented, tracked, and resolved by the PM and the Site CM acceptably.
- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 30-hour OSHA certification.
- CIA – Certified Internal Auditor.
- CQA – Certified Professional Auditor.
- Certifications involving inspection, testing, welding inspection, structural bolting, testing, and commissioning.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in various aspects of design, surveillance monitoring, and Project Management, including :
Quality Inspections / Audits of Engineering and / or other Projects.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
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