**Job Overview** The Principal Quality Operations Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They may be tasked with solving complex operations-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Quality Operations Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of operations. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in operations and broad knowledge of the operations discipline within the quality function. **Key Tasks and Responsibilities:** + Review contract scope of work, specification, Project Execution Plan, and accepted qualifications and identify unique requirements or special processes during the project that require control for effective examination & reliability + Direct, supervise, and participate in the activities of the Project Management Team to ensure product quality + Initiate Quality Planning by consulting the proactive and preventive measures identified and evaluate the effectiveness of the Project Quality Plan/procedures necessary to achieve product quality + Initiate Fit for Purpose evaluation for non-conforming items + Assure through proper utilization of resources and audit verification of the effective execution of the Project Quality Plan + Coordinate daily with the quality team to ensure adequate resources are available for day-to-day activities. Provide mentoring and coaching to the team as required for each discipline. + When required, Develop a Project Quality Plan to cover all customer requirements to a level of detail necessary to ensure integration within the Project Quality Plan + Liaise with the project Personnel and Customers to ensure that Quality problems are addressed and technically resolved + Oversee the As-Built Project Certification as it is progressed through work approval packages and monitor the progress/status of mechanical completion + Prepare Quality related ‘lessons-learned’ through project Close-out Report + Conduct Readiness Review meetings with all QA/QC disciplines + Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Project Quality data + Prepare weekly MOM, Monthly reports (QMR), Project specific Inspection Assignment documents + Plan and arrange for Pre-Inspection Meeting along with the Manager Assurance, Quality Inspectors Expeditor, Package Manager, Supplier, and Client **Essential Qualifications and Education:** + Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study preferred + 10+ years in a relevant field related to EPC + Lead auditor certification and experience preferred + Proficient with computers and Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook \#LI-RK1 Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor made recruitment and integrated resource management to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time. McDermott is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.