Tarpon Specialty Services ยท 4 hours ago
Quality Assurance Engineer V (Quality Programs Developer / SME) Golden Pass LNG
Port Arthur, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTarpon Specialty Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer V who will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-level Quality Management Programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with corporate Quality Management Systems and promoting safe work practices while driving continuous improvement in quality across all project and maintenance environments.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Implement Quality Management Programs, work processes, procedures, standards, inspection protocols, templates, and performance metrics
Establish governance models, workflows, assurance frameworks, and compliance expectations for new quality programs
Develop alignment across leadership and execute implementation roadmaps, change management plans, and rollout strategies to support organizational adoption
Pilot new quality processes, gather feedback, and refine tools and systems prior to full deployment
Develop and deploy training materials, job aids, assist with ITPs, checklists, and guidance documents to support program implementation
Integrate new programs with existing management systems (QMS frameworks, Operations Integrity systems, maintenance work processes, etc.)
Serve as focal point for enterprise rollout, ensuring processes are standardized and sustained across sites, projects, and maintenance teams
Serve as a champion of safe performance by promoting accountability, intervention, and adherence to safe work practices among contractors, maintenance teams, and project personnel
Conduct surveillance and inspections of construction, maintenance, and fabrication activities to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Review contractor, maintenance, and fabricator work planning, including quality processes, inspection programs (quality and mechanical integrity), materials procurement, and scheduling activities
Monitor execution and proactively engage field teams to support compliant and successful work completion
Evaluate contractor, maintenance, and fabricator quality/inspection personnel performance; identify deficiencies; recommend corrective and preventive actions
Coordinate discipline-specific quality/integrity inspection resources; provide technical and field guidance as needed
Ensure inspection records, maintenance history, and quality documentation meet requirements for mechanical and system completion and turnover
Support integration of inspection and quality requirements into turnaround, shutdown, and routine maintenance activities
Provide Functional Assurance across projects and maintenance programs to ensure alignment with Quality goals, QMS expectations, and organizational objectives
Serve as Quality SME supporting development of QMS deliverables and advising on quality requirements during planning and execution for project and maintenance activities
Represent Quality in cross-functional reviews, program overviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, and multi-discipline initiatives
Support procurement and material quality programs, including supplier qualification, shop/fabricator inspections, EPC procurement quality oversight, and reporting of quality metrics
Provide feedback and recommend remediation plans to Project and Maintenance Management on the effectiveness of quality processes, tools, and program implementation
Identify and implement improvement opportunities and contribute to functional enhancements, tool development, digital solutions, and process optimization
Participate in Independent Project Reviews, Construction & Maintenance Readiness Reviews, Quality Health Checks, and similar assessments
Promote Quality awareness, best practices, and continuous improvement across Projects, Maintenance, and site organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of maintenance reliability or multidisciplinary specialist experience in Oil & Gas or petrochemical facilities, including multiple years in maintenance management and/or engineering reliability leadership roles
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of industrial maintenance tracking software applications (SAP), safety standards programs, and condition-based maintenance programs
Expertise in construction and maintenance quality practices, including inspections, surveillance, and verification
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, maintenance standards, and regulatory requirements
Experience supporting or driving continuous improvement programs in project and maintenance environments
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and functional assurance concepts
Supplier quality, procurement quality, and material inspection experience
Competency in program development, quality planning, risk identification, work process governance, and quality integration across project and maintenance environments
Proven ability to lead large-scale rollouts and influence contractors, maintenance personnel, project teams, and leadership
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate fluently in English
Self-starter with ability to work strategically with little direction
Ability to focus on meeting/exceeding performance parameters
Strong attention to detail; organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs with a high degree of accuracy
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
TWIC card in good standing status
State-issued current and valid Driver's License (DOT-covered position pursuant to PHMSA; all applicable laws and regulations apply)
Company
Tarpon Specialty Services
Tarpon Specialty Services: Building Your Career, One Project at a Time Tarpon Specialty Services, located in Aransas Pass, TX, is more than just a industrial and oilfield services employer - we're a career destination.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase