Quality Manager

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Quality Manager to support a major LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project by leading the implementation and execution of the projects Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all engineering procurement construction mechanical completion and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with project requirements applicable codes and standards and established quality management systems.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing quality programs on large LNG petrochemical refinery gas processing or other major industrial construction projects and possess a strong understanding of construction quality processes inspection programs supplier quality and turnover requirements.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Manage day-to-day execution of the project Quality Management System (QMS).
Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities throughout construction mechanical completion commissioning and startup phases.
Ensure compliance with project specifications client requirements industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Supervise quality personnel inspectors auditors and field quality representatives.
Oversee implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) quality procedures and inspection programs.
Coordinate quality activities covering:

• Civil and structural construction

• Mechanical equipment installation

• Piping fabrication and installation

• Welding and NDE/NDT activities

• Electrical and instrumentation systems

• Module fabrication and assembly

• Mechanical completion and turnover

Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) corrective actions preventive actions and root cause investigations.
Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
Support supplier and vendor quality surveillance programs.
Coordinate internal and external quality audits for contractors suppliers and project teams.
Ensure quality documentation turnover records inspection reports and certification packages are complete and accurate.
Track and report quality metrics trends and performance indicators.
Work closely with engineering procurement construction and commissioning teams to proactively resolve quality issues.
Promote a culture of quality excellence accountability and continuous improvement across the project.

Required Education Experience & Skills:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Quality Management or a related technical discipline OR equivalent construction experience.
Minimum 10 years of quality management experience supporting LNG petrochemical refinery gas processing power generation or heavy industrial projects.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role on major capital projects.
Strong working knowledge of:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

• ASME API ASTM AWS and applicable industry codes

• Welding and fabrication quality requirements

• NDE/NDT inspection methods

• Supplier quality programs

• Inspection and test planning

• Mechanical completion and turnover processes

• Commissioning and startup quality requirements

Experience managing contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
Strong understanding of quality documentation and record retention requirements.
Excellent leadership communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary quality teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Direct LNG project experience strongly preferred.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent certification.
Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001) preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
Experience supporting EPC EPCM or owner-led project execution models.
Familiarity with modular fabrication yards and international supply chains.
Experience on projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost.

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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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