Quality Manager

Quality Manager Beaumont, TX Job Details 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Project reporting Boiler Document review (document control) ISO standards Engineering Regulatory compliance Power plant experience Construction site inspections Data analysis skills Compliance audits & assessments Gap analysis 11+ years Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Compliance management implementation Master's degree Supervising experience As-built drawings Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Team management ASME codes & standards Certified Welding Inspector Overseeing audit functions Construction quality control Commissioning phase involvement Senior level Construction project closeout Construction quality assurance Full Job Description WSP is currently seeking a Quality Manager/Quality Team Lead for our Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector for our Beaumont, Texas location. Be involved in projects with our Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This Opportunity Provides leadership, definition, and oversight pertaining to the consistent delivery of large scale/highly complex project management work within a sector or national business line, ensuring the application of capabilities and expertise, and that QA/QC practices are in alignment with Corporate business strategy, operational performance, and risk management objectives. Serves as a Project Management subject matter expert and champion for ensuring corporate compliance with all internal project management standards and successfully addressing current and future project management challenges within a large-scale and multi-faceted business organization. Provide independent, on site quality leadership for the construction, commissioning, and turnover of a new build combined cycle power plant. The Quality Manager safeguards Owner interests by ensuring work complies with contract requirements, codes, standards, OEM specifications, and quality expectations, with focus on critical quality systems, EPC interface control, and readiness for energization, first fire, first sync, and commercial operation. The role leads risk based quality surveillance across Power Island and BOP scopes, ensures effective

EPC QA/QC

systems, monitors non conformances, and verifies credible turnover documentation. As the Owner's senior on site quality authority, the QM sets execution and documentation standards, maintains the Owner Project Quality Plan aligned with EPC plans and commissioning gates, leads the Owner quality team, and coordinates with engineering, document control, regulators, and

EPC QA/QC.

Reports to: Independent of construction and production, the QM reports directly to the Owner Project Director/Owner PM with a line of communication to the Project Construction Manager (CM). Primary counterpart(s): Owner's Construction Manager, EPC#1 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager (Power Island) and EPC#2 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager (BOP / split scope) Key OE interfaces: OE HSE Lead, OE QA/QC Lead, OE Electrical/I&C Lead, OE Mechanical Lead, OE Civil Lead, OE Turnover/Completions, OE Project Controls, OE Commissioning Interface, Jurisdictional Authority (Authorized Inspector), EPC Quality Manager, PCI Sr. Technical Director.

Does:

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing the Owner's Engineer (OE) Quality Management System (QMS) and integrating it on site with OE discipline leads and QA inspectors. The role establishes quality metrics aligned with Owner requirements, specifications, and applicable codes, performs gap analyses of EPC quality plans, and conducts audits to verify conformance and identify risks. Responsibilities include monitoring defect prevention and remediation, tracking ITP control points and OE witness activities, verifying EPC regulatory compliance, driving quality improvement through data analysis and corrective actions, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and verifying permits for boilers, pressure vessels, and

ASME B31.1

pressure piping.

Does not:

direct craft labor or dictate EPC means/methods; EPCs remain responsible for execution. Provide approval of EPCs disposition or repair/rework of non-conforming item(s). Power Island. GT/ST/HRSG, major piping, electrical, I&C within island limits.

BOP:

Switchyard tie-ins, water systems, cooling, firewater, site civil, buildings, common utilities, etc Your Impact Owner's on-site quality assurance team leadership and coordination: Serve as the Owner's primary on site quality representative, leading QA inspectors and Owner's Engineer (OE) discipline leads. Project Quality Assurance Plan (PQAP): Develop, implement, and maintain the Owner's PQAP aligned with

EPC QA/QC

plans, ISO 9001 practices, and

ASME BPVC

Section I and B31.1 requirements to reduce defect risk and support code certification.

Regulatory & Multi EPC Compliance:

Oversee

EPC QA/QC

compliance with ASME codes (BPVC, R Stamp, U Stamp), WPS and welder qualifications; coordinate with regulatory agencies and the Authorized Inspector and participate in hold/witness inspections and testing.

Audits & Continuous Improvement:

Conduct internal and EPC audits per a risk based Audit Master Schedule (minimum quarterly) to identify quality risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Quality Surveillance & Acceptance Readiness:

Coordinate inspections and ITP hold/witness points for critical activities; verify NCR control, rework, punch list closure, drawing revision control, and compliance prior to acceptance.

Process & Welding Control:

Monitor EPCs welding, heat treatment, documentation, and traceability to ensure compliance with ASME B31.1 and Section IX. Verify controls and records are maintained to satisfy the WPS and Authorized Inspector.

Non-Conformance Management and Punch List & Remediation:

Establish a non-conformance monitoring process to identify and track non-conformities and punch list items. Work with EPC Contractor for early resolution. Escalate unresolved non-conformances to prevent defects from entering production or commissioning stage.

Meetings & Reporting:

Lead or participate in quality reviews to resolve issues, track metrics, and maintain PQAP alignment. Meetings will be established to ensure the PQAP remains effective and aligned with strategic goals and to promote project personnel involvement and accountability in quality initiatives.

Close-out/Final Walkdown:

Close-Out and final walkdown to review EPCs required quality documents, inspection and test reports, redlines and as-built drawings, NCRs, punch lists, etc. to verify that all required records and reports have been submitted, that they are complete and that they are accurate and contain no errors, omissions or deviations from the requirements. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related major, or equivalent experience in a technical or engineering firm. 15+ years of relevant post education experience in a quality assurance role in power generation is required. O&G related experience is also valid. Based on site. Estimated hours based on 4 weeks/month @ 50 hours/week, taking 4 weeks/year leave. Preferred Qualifications

CWI, ASQ-CQM

Certification is desired.

ISO 9001

Lead Auditor Certification is preferred. Master's degree is preferred. About

WSP WSP USA

is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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