Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) supports the Project Quality Assurance Manager and Project Quality Manager in the implementation of the District Quality Management System (QMS), and Project Quality Procedures by participating in routine audits and assessments on the project.  The QAS will produce, complete, and organize compliance documentation to assure the QMS is being implemented on the project.

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality and unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building "the next big thing" from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make a difference in our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right.

Needs to be open to Night Shift.

District Overview

TIC is a Kiewit Subsidiary that provides direct-hire construction services for industrial projects. TIC Denver has projects in Power, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil Gas Chemical, and Mining across the United States. Its projects range from small capital work up to major EPC projects. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry in an “open-shop” environment.

Location

This position will start in Abeline, Texas.

Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. 

We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

• Administers the Company Quality Management System and is responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented throughout the company.  
• Plans and administers quality policies by performing the following duties personally or through other team members. 
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintains a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.
• Assigns and coordinates quality auditors and coordinators activities and schedules.
• Facilitates and directs Quality Auditor meetings as required.
• Develops quality audit schedule to be conducted throughout the year.
• Participates and manages Quality Coordinator meetings.
• Facilitate Lessons Learned meetings as necessary.
• Maintains Lessons Learned database.
• Reviews Division Quality Manuals.
• Facilitates quality presentations as required.
• Participates in department meetings as required.
• Participates in division standards meetings as required.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of ISO Standards.
• Trains employees on the company quality program.
• Disseminates quality information in the office and on the internet.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Quality Management or 7+ year of related experience in Quality Assurance. 
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to operate a personal computer workstation throughout the work period with occasionally heavy demands.
• Experience with word processing, spread sheet and database applications required.
• Occasionally lift and carry heavy items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with age.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. #LI-KS23

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.