Lead Specialist Quality– Underground Natural Gas Distribution

Key Responsibilities :

• Preparing and implementing Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Project Quality Plan (PQP) in accordance with ISO 9001, DOT Part 192, and company standards.
• Conduct and oversee field inspections, testing, and audits of underground piping, trenching, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), backfill, and restoration work.
• Ensure compliance with material specifications, installation procedures, and workmanship standards.
• Collaborate with field crews, operations leadership, and safety teams to resolve quality issues and prevent rework.
• Identifying and resolving workflow and production issues.
• Ensuring that standards and safety regulations are observed.
• Addressing and discussing issues and proposed solutions with leadership.
• Lead internal audits on internal & subcontractor resources and support third-party inspections.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective / preventive actions.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality-related issues.
• Provide training and guidance to field personnel on QA procedures and best practices.
• Interface with client QA representatives and participate in project review meetings.
• Track and report on quality performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.

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EEO Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.