Principal Quality Operations Specialist

Overview The Principal Quality Operations Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They may be tasked with solving complex operations-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Quality Operations Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of operations. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in operations and broad knowledge of the operations discipline within the quality function.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities Review contract scope of work, specification, Project Execution Plan, and accepted qualifications and identify unique requirements or special processes during the project that require control for effective examination & reliability
Direct, supervise, and participate in the activities of the Project Management Team to ensure product quality
Initiate Quality Planning by consulting the proactive and preventive measures identified and evaluate the effectiveness of the Project Quality Plan/procedures necessary to achieve product quality
Initiate Fit for Purpose evaluation for non-conforming items
Assure through proper utilization of resources and audit verification of the effective execution of the Project Quality Plan
Coordinate daily with the quality team to ensure adequate resources are available for day-to-day activities. Provide mentoring and coaching to the team as required for each discipline.
When required, Develop a Project Quality Plan to cover all customer requirements to a level of detail necessary to ensure integration within the Project Quality Plan
Liaise with the project Personnel and Customers to ensure that Quality problems are addressed and technically resolved
Oversee the As-Built Project Certification as it is progressed through work approval packages and monitor the progress/status of mechanical completion
Prepare Quality related lessons-learned through project Close-out Report
Conduct Readiness Review meetings with all QA/QC disciplines
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Project Quality data
Prepare weekly MOM, Monthly reports (QMR), Project specific Inspection Assignment documents
Plan and arrange for Pre-Inspection Meeting along with the Manager Assurance, Quality Inspectors Expeditor, Package Manager, Supplier, and Client
Essential Qualifications And Education Bachelors Degree in relevant field of study preferred
10+ years in a relevant field related to EPC
Lead auditor certification and experience preferred
Proficient with computers and Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook