Job#: 26-01217
Location: Beaumont or Houston Office based with some travel as needed (15%)
Duration: 12-month Long Term Contract (Extension Likely)
Schedule: Office-based role; 40-50 hours/week, likely some weekend work but majority of work during the week
Salary Range: $140,000 – $180,000 (DOE) or equivalent hourly rate
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Assurance Engineer/Lead to support a major gas infrastructure expansion project within the Client and midstream sector.
This role is responsible for end-to-end quality management, ensuring compliance across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases. The ideal candidate will bring a systems-level QA mindset, strong leadership capability, and the ability to operate independently in a multi-phase project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Planning
- Establish and implement project quality requirements and standards
- Define equipment criticality classifications
- Review and endorse quality plans from engineering and project partners
Procurement & Supplier Quality
- Provide quality specifications for supplier qualification
- Participate in technical bid evaluations with a focus on quality criteria
- Review and contribute to RFQ/RFI responses and contractual quality language
Fabrication & Construction
- Coordinate and support shop inspections and supplier evaluations
- Develop and implement:
- Field inspection protocols
- Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Non-conformance (Client) tracking and resolution processes
- Conduct field assessments, reviewing workmanship and test documentation
Project Coordination & Execution
- Resolve quality specification gaps across project interfaces
- Serve as point of contact for quality-related RFQ/RFI inquiries
- Establish and manage documentation systems for final turnover
- Support quality tracking and reporting using systems such as Smart Completions
Requirements (Must Have)
- 15+ years of Quality Assurance experience in Client, midstream, oil & gas, or large industrial capital projects
- Proven experience leading quality across multiple project phases (engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction)
- Strong background implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS) — not limited to inspection roles
- Demonstrated ability to work as a self-directed leader, managing priorities with minimal oversight
- Hands-on experience with supplier quality, technical bid evaluations, and RFQ/RFI processes
- Proven ability to coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and third-party stakeholders
- Experience developing and managing:
- Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Field quality protocols
- Non-conformance (Client) systems and resolution
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on Client or gas infrastructure expansion projects
- Background in inspection, fabrication, or field quality, with progression into QA leadership
- Familiarity with Smart Completions (Hexagon) or similar systems
Work Environment
- Office-based role (Beaumont/Houston area)
- Travel ~15% for site visits and supplier assessments
- 40–50 hours per week, primarily weekdays with occasional weekend work
- Small project team environment with high visibility
Education: College degree preferred; high school diploma required
Benefits:
The benefits available with this position include:
- Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
- Continuous Employment Development and Learning
- Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
- 401K
- Healthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California only
- Dental Insurance Coverage
- Vision Insurance Coverage
- Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Direct Deposit
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere