Industrial Sealants & Coatings Quality Manager

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Play an integral role in building a sustainable future. At Worley we are dedicated to advancing the worlds most ambitious projects including the design and manufacturing of industrial air contactors for direct air capture (DAC) plantstechnology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at scale. We are seeking an Industrial Sealants & Coatings Quality Manager who is passionate about precision performance and innovationsomeone who understands the science behind coatings and sealants their application in manufacturing and their critical role in long-term equipment reliability.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for leading the quality control and assurance functions for industrial-grade sealants and coatings used in the fabrication and assembly of DAC air contactor components. Acting as the sites Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will establish validate and oversee the use of sealant and coating systems that meet demanding environmental and performance requirements. You will collaborate closely with Engineering Production and Quality teams to ensure proper material selection surface preparation and application methodsso that every finished component consistently meets or exceeds specification and customer expectations.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for sealants and coatings advising on product selection surface preparation application curing inspection and maintenance.
• Lead qualification and validation of sealant and coating systems used across manufacturing operations ensuring full compliance with product data sheets ASTM standards and project specifications.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and inspection criteria for sealant use including environmental controls substrate compatibility and adhesion testing.
• Oversee the hands-on application process during fabricationverifying correct mixing bead configuration tooling and curing for metal and composite assemblies.
• Train and certify operators and inspectors in proper sealant and coating handling application and inspection techniques.
• Conduct process audits to verify compliance identify improvement opportunities and reinforce disciplined quality practices.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturer technical representatives to troubleshoot issues evaluate product performance and assess new materials or technologies.
• Manage all test results batch traceability and inspection records associated with sealant and coating applications.
• Lead or support root cause analyses for coating- or sealant-related nonconformances driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve the sites Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 ASME and API standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to integrate sealant and coating performance considerations early in the design and manufacturing process.

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What Youll Bring to the Role

• A bachelors degree in Engineering Materials Science Manufacturing or a related technical disciplineor equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 10 years of manufacturing quality control experience with 5 years directly involving industrial sealants coatings or adhesives in production or assembly environments.
• Deep technical knowledge of polyurethane polysulfide or silicone-based sealant systems used in metal fabrication joint sealing or composite applications.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation adhesion mechanisms and environmental influences on coating and sealant performance.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply product data sheets ASTM test methods and coating specifications accurately.
• Demonstrated experience in training personnel managing inspection programs and maintaining high quality standards on the shop floor.
• Proficiency in problem-solving process auditing and root cause analysis for sealant or coating performance issues.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems ASME/API codes and Lean or Six Sigma process improvement tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skillsable to build trust and alignment across engineering production and supplier teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• NACE Coatings Inspector Program (CIP) Level I II or III
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Lean Manufacturing Certification

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the U.S.) and eligibility to participate in the medical life dental and vision insurance plans as well as the 401(k) plan.

If you are ready to shape the future of sustainable manufacturing and take ownership of quality in a fast-moving purpose-driven environmentwed love to hear from you.

About Us

At Worley we deliver projects that make a positive difference. We bring together talented people innovative technologies and proven processes to build a more sustainable world. From carbon capture to clean energy from advanced manufacturing to complex infrastructurewe help our customers solve the challenges of tomorrow today.

Join us and be part of a team where your expertise truly matters.

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Moving forward together

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.