Quality Assurance Specialist/ Manager- Advanced Technologies-Cherne

District Overview

Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit’s oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization. 

Location

This role will be located in Mt. Pleasant, WI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a successful quality program based upon contract requirements and company quality standards.
• Directly supervise and manage inspection and testing personnel.
• Develop positive and trustworthy relationships with the client.
• Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting and solutions for quality issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping is performed, validated and easily retrievable through audits.
• Promote and enforce quality processes with the goal of performing work right the first time.
• Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
• Ensure that all non-conformance work is properly reported, tracked and documented.
• Research, read and interpret construction plans, standards and specifications.
• Assist with the development of root cause analysis. Personally meet deadlines and contribute in a positive, safe, professional and high-quality project.

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Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs in the Solar, Natural Gas, or Oil/Gas industries
• Bachelors or master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, welding, civil engineering, industrial or related discipline (preferred) OR comparable experience/military background
• Exceptional math, computer, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-starter with organizational, managerial, and leadership skills. Must be able to manage teams up to 20 personnel, have effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong public speaking and technical writing skills. Must be able to communicate to large groups craft personnel as well as management and client teams
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Ability to travel and/or temporarily relocate as required.
• Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. are advantageous.
• Self-starter with exceptional organization and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline as assigned, with associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques.
• Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to area of expertise (i.e. ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.)