Supplier Quality Surveillance Engineer

Requisition :179874

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:Quality

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Project SQS Engineer is responsible for estimating and executing Project Supplier Quality requirements on the Project as per client requirements. Under the supervision of Project Supplier Quality Manager, they will liaise with suppliers, project management, engineering, and construction team. This is an office-based position, but there will be a requirement for the individual to travel up to 25% of this time both domestic and international as needed.

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world‑class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

This Position could be based out of our Lenexa, KS Offices or Homer City, PA Project site.

If based in Lenexa, this position will require regular travel to the Homer City project site.

If based in Homer City, at the end of the project you must relocate to Kanas City Metro area full time.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Review & approve of project specific supplier quality and manufacturing documents including Quality plans, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), Material Test Reports (MTRs), fabrication records etc. against codes, standards, and technical specifications.
• Track, manage and resolve supplier nonconformities & quality issues.
• Ensure Client Quality requirements are met as set forth in Client Specifications.
• Inspect or support assigned inspectors to ensure pressure vessels, equipment, piping, structural fabrications, and equipment are to code and project requirements.
• Ensure alignment of inspection and expediting activities.
• Preparation of Project Specific Quality Documents such as instructions, checklists etc.
• Support assigned inspectors in audits and learn how to perform Supplier Audits.
• Review and approve Supplier deviation requests / disposition technical queries related to Quality.
• Coordinate with Supplier, Customer & third‑party inspector for witness and hold inspection points per project ITPs.
• Review and approval of the supplier’s final documentation package / data book.
• Undertake training as required.
• Manage & track assigned budget for the project.
• Manage assigned inspectors, coordinators and 3rd party resources.
• Support small estimates and projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or similar technical discipline AND 5+ years of related Supplier Quality experience.
• Will also consider Field Engineers or Superintendents with a strong background in EPC construction.
• Experience reviewing Inspection and Test Plans from suppliers to ensure those comply with the terms of the contract.
• Working knowledge/understanding of NDE, welding, ASME codes and coatings for engineered equipment (heavy manufacturing equipment, piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, for example) through construction or manufacturing.
• Experience in one or more of the following is required: construction of oil/gas/chemical, power generation, water/wastewater processing, or industrial facilities, or heavy manufacturing performing Supplier Quality functions for machined, welded and assembled heavy equipment.
• Ability to review project and customer technical specifications and incorporate the requirements into Project Quality Plans and ITP’s.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings for pressure vessels, piping, structural fabrications, etc.
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as NACE, ASME, AWS, ISO etc.
• Knowledge of the design and fabrication requirements of equipment used in power and oil & gas industry highly…