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Bechtel Corporation Senior Quality Engineer in Houston, Texas

Requisition ID: 281338

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single

  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

  • Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is critical to energy security in the United States. Situated on the largest known lithium deposit in the North America, the multi-billion-dollar mine and processing facilities will eventually produce more than 16 times the current U.S. yearly output of lithium.

The battery-quality lithium carbonate made at Thacker Pass will be enough to power 800,000 electric vehicles each year. As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.

Thacker Pass is hiring. We will need a full spectrum of engineering, construction, project management, and business professionals plus support services to enable successful completion. During your off time, enjoy mountain air and abundant outdoor recreation in northern Nevada or Lake Tahoe; restaurants, shopping, and shows in Reno; or a little farther, northern California, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.

Join a diverse, global team making a difference, building a sustainable and responsible project that will deliver a critical material to the nation and economic benefits to the region.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will help improve work processes by mapping work activities and systems, gathering and analyzing data, and participating in assessments. You will assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management tools, aggregating performance data, and tracking effectiveness of corrective actions. Your work will help resolve and reduce the risk of work quality related issues.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for quality activities with some complexity or impact on a small project/function

  • Participates in specific quality-related assignments

  • Verifies adequate translation of requirements into products and services using applicable tools

  • Coordinates targeted independent assessments to enable the timely mitigation of technical and project management risks

  • Identifies risk by providing independent technical analysis, guidance, and recommendations to GBU/project leadership

  • Applies quality engineering principles to design reviews, analyses, quality program plans, and other documentation

  • Evaluates the effectiveness of corrective actions and process improvement activities

  • Provides oversight of design verification/validation, in-process inspection, and final inspection activities

  • Defines and implements quality management system tools and procedures to support work processes

  • Develops and maintains quality metrics/goals for the organization and provides performance feedback

  • May participate in the formulation and development of advanced quality engineering for proposal development

  • Learns to use intermediate to complex causal analysis tools and leads apparent cause evaluations and root cause analysis to assist in the resolution of issues

  • Monitors, or leads in monitoring, the implementation of the project quality program/plan such as People Based Quality (PBQ), Lessons Learned, Close Loop Corrective Actions, Assessments and Continuous Improvement

  • Participates in, or leads in, quality audit activities covered by corporate/project quality program/plan including, pre-award assessments of potential suppliers and subcontractors as a prospective lead auditor or a qualified lead auditor

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level One: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 3-5 years of relevant experience or 5-7 years of relevant work experience.

Level Two: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-7 years of relevant experience or over 7 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience working with quality management systems standards, in particular ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, with formal training and experience conducting audits of QMS systems. Lead ISO 9001 Auditor Certification is desired.

  • Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate training programs.

  • Service based attitude and approach.

  • Proficiency in several software applications like Power BI, Vizio and Microsoft Office Applications.

  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and technical database applications.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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