BEO Quality Specialist

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will support the implementation of the BEO Quality Program across engineering, supply chain and construction, including customer interface, supplier oversight, quality planning, metrics, audits and surveillance. Your recommendations will help provide assurance that quality processes are effectively implemented, risks are proactively managed, and execution of work complies with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual requirements. #LI-TH1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of BEO Quality Plan and communicate with BEO Leadership to ensure quality commitments and objectives are achieved.
• Plan, execute, and manage quality audits and surveillances, including closure of findings and responses.
• Incorporate applicable quality assurance program requirements into BEO processes and procedures.
• Support customer quality interface activities and assist in resolution of quality issues, audits, and technical discussions.
• Identify quality issues, recommend and manage corrective actions, including investigation, implementation, and closure using DevonWay (Ideagen).
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify, document, implement, and verify corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Support the implementation of Best Practices and Lessons Learned, including collection, evaluation, approval, and upload to DevonWay (Ideagen).
• Develop and implement BEO quality assurance metrics as needed
• Lead quality awareness sessions and provide training/coaching to BEO personnel.
• Report on progress to BEO Leadership, including inputs to weekly and monthly reports.
• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the People-Based Quality (PBQ) program, including planning and conducting engagement sessions, quality observations, awareness activities, lessons learned sharing, and recognition initiatives to strengthen quality culture and support defect-free execution.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, procurement, construction & testing sufficient to comprehend specified engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning & startup, and regulatory requirements in project execution. 
• Demonstrated experience in EPC  project environments, including design controls, verification and validation, process controls, supply chain, construction, startup activities, and risk management
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, and international standards) is preferred
• Knowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditions.  
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and functions which impact quality in execution.  
• Proficiency in oral and written communications & in the use of applicable computer programs. 
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA accredited training course) (required).
• Applicable certification in Quality, e.g., Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Lean skills, Certified Quality Manager (CQM) (advantage)
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to develop and interpret quality metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections at the BEO Houston Yard including but not limited to: walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, working on uneven surfaces. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)

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