Quality Specialist - LNG Trains & Inlet Gas Facilities Construction

Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Quality Specialist - LNG Trains & Inlet Gas Facilities Construction to support quality assurance activities on a major LNG expansion project.

This role is specifically focused on the construction quality oversight of LNG Train facilities and Inlet Gas Facilities, supporting the successful implementation of quality management systems, contractor quality programs, and defect prevention initiatives throughout project execution. Working closely with project leadership, EPC contractors, engineering teams, and construction stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring quality requirements are met while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the project Quality Management System and Project Quality Plan.
• Promote a strong quality culture through visible leadership and active engagement with project teams and contractors.
• Support quality assurance activities across LNG Train and Inlet Gas Facility construction scopes.
• Partner closely with EPC contractors to ensure compliance with project quality requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance indicators, trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of risk-based quality management tools, including quality heat maps, alerts, and mitigation strategies.
• Participate in quality audits, assessments, inspections, and surveillance activities to verify compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Review contractor deliverables, technical queries, deviation requests, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Ensure quality records, approvals, and project documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with project procedures.
• Support contractor performance management and the resolution of quality concerns, deficiencies, and non-conformances.
• Contribute to project risk management initiatives, including Bowtie analysis, mitigation planning, and barrier management activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned programs, performance reviews, and the implementation of best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, completions, and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout project execution.
• Support technical integrity verification, commissioning readiness, turnover planning, and facility handover activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience supporting major LNG, oil & gas, energy, or industrial construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years of direct quality assurance experience.
• Previous experience supporting quality assurance activities during construction on large-scale capital projects.
• LNG project experience is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or equivalent professional designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of construction quality assurance processes, audits, inspections, quality documentation, and non-conformance management.
• Experience working within EPC contractor environments and large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of LNG process facilities, liquefaction trains, gas processing systems, and inlet gas infrastructure is highly desirable.
• Experience with risk management methodologies, including Bowtie analysis and mitigation planning.
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a fast-paced construction environment while maintaining a strong focus on quality and project delivery.
• Experience supporting commissioning, completions, turnover, startup, and facility handover activities is considered a strong asset.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada..