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Quality Manager

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the implementation and execution of the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program for a major LNG project. This role provides leadership and oversight of quality activities across engineering, procurement, construction, mechanical completion, and commissioning, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and established quality management systems. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience managing quality programs on large-scale LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, or other industrial projects, driving excellence in construction quality, inspection and testing, supplier quality, and turnover processes to support safe, compliant, and successful project delivery.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage day-to-day execution of the project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities throughout construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise quality personnel, inspectors, auditors, and field quality representatives.
• Oversee implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and inspection programs.
• Coordinate quality activities covering:Civil and structural constructionMechanical equipment installationPiping fabrication and installationWelding and NDE/NDT activitiesElectrical and instrumentation systemsModule fabrication and assemblyMechanical completion and turnover
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause investigations.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Support supplier and vendor quality surveillance programs.
• Coordinate internal and external quality audits for contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Ensure quality documentation, turnover records, inspection reports, and certification packages are complete and accurate.
• Track and report quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to proactively resolve quality issues.
• Promote a culture of quality excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline; however equivalent construction experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 10 years of quality management experience supporting LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, or heavy industrial projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role on major capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of:ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsASME, API, ASTM, AWS, and applicable industry codesWelding and fabrication quality requirementsNDE/NDT inspection methodsSupplier quality programsInspection and test planningMechanical completion and turnover processesCommissioning and startup quality requirements
• Experience managing contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
• Strong understanding of quality documentation and record retention requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary quality teams in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Direct SAGD project experience strongly preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or equivalent certification.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Experience supporting EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project execution models.
• Familiarity with modular fabrication yards and international supply chains.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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