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DNVUnited States🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationUnited States
ComplianceSix Sigma

Job description

The Role

The Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist will provide oversight and technical input into quality control activities for fixed equipment, rotating equipment and instrumentation in both shop and field based activities. This role performs audits of suppliers / contractors in compliance with the North American Supplier Qualification program and performs audits of QC (quality control) functions within and outside of the refinery

Key Accountabilities

  • Supports the strategic direction of the integrity and quality program. Assists in the development of a sustainable and optimized refinery integrity and quality program.

  • In-depth understanding of quality requirements and drives QC activities involving fixed and rotating equipment.

  • Leads and assures client quality process is followed. Provides technical direction on QA/QC activities.

  • Approver for compliance to client quality control process as work packages, projects, and turnarounds are completed.

  • Oversees and ensures the quality control paperwork is completed correctly by crafts or supervision performing the work.

  • Understands and applies applicable codes and standards to the work being completed.

  • Develops and executes a robust QC program and audit function.

  • Responsible for monitoring and making recommendations for change to established QC and QA program

  • Guides the complex in troubleshooting and eliminating problems.

  • Coaches and mentors less experienced specialists as well as client supervisors and craftsmen in application of established QC practices.

  • Supports Integrity Specialists where appropriate.

  • Leads in supplier / contractor audits in accordance with the North American Supplier Qualification program.

  • Coordinates the work of QC specialists and QC contractors that support large projects or Turnarounds

  • Participates in incident investigations where modification to our processes may be recommended

Location: Indiana/Greater Chicago area

Duration: 3 years with potential of extension

The position is contingent upon contract award

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Education

  • High School Diploma required, Advanced Quality Training or a BS Engineering degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with industry standards strongly required

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+  years’ experience working in Quality Assurance or Quality Control role in heavy industry required; prefer experience in refining or chemical plant setting

Desired Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 of work experience related to field activities

  • ISA Certification

  • Quality certification such as ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor certification, API Q1Quality Program certification, or Six Sigma certification preferred. Ability to work at heights. Skill and Knowledge to review and witness testing of electrical equipment.

Other Criteria

  • TWIC card required for site access

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