Requisition ID: 174299 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Cherne District 

Department: Quality 

Market: OGC 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Quality Specialist, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented on the project you are on.  
 
You will be responsible for coordinating, documenting and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities.  You may additionally be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and for providing required documentation for the assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

Your specific job functions and areas of responsibility will be determined by the Project Quality Manager and communicated through initial performance expectation reviews.  To maximize your effectiveness, you must be able to develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to quality.

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, chemical, industrial and power 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 position will be initially located on our project site in Detroit, MI. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed. 

 

One of the many things that makes Cherne's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. 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 Cherne adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

•    Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines
•    Maintain Client Critique Schedules, Tracking and Trends
•    Provide update to employees on client critique results
•    Maintain Corrective Action Reports
•    Facilitate Root Cause Analysis 
•    Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals
•    Identify potential quality incidents before they arise
•    Participate in district standards meetings and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.
•    Understand requirements of ISO 9001 Standards.
•    Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits.  Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
•    Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
•    Facilitate quality presentations 
•    Disseminate quality information in the office and on the intranet, send results to managers on a weekly basis, writing monthly articles for company newsletter, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.
•    Mentor Project Quality Specialist
•    Draft and maintain a Project Quality Plan for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics

Qualifications

•    Ability to travel and relocate as needed 
•    Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology or related field
•    Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred
•    ASQ, CQM, CQA or CWI certified and inspection experience a plus
•    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
•    Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
•    Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
•    Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
•    Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
•    Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
•    Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
•    Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail 

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance  Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 

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