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- Strict compliance-Strictly implement the established quality management protocols, and promptly and promptly escalate deviations identified to PM and QM.
- Manage contractor quality performance end-to-end — Lead quality qualification during tendering; conduct system audits and dynamic performance assessments of EPC/EPCm contractors, construction contractors, and supervision units (Jianli) during execution; enforce corrective actions and adjust control strategies based on performance outcomes to ensure full contract compliance.
- Drive cross-functional quality accountability — Cascade quality objectives and responsibilities to all owner-side departments; coordinate joint quality governance to ensure all parties fulfil their quality duties in an integrated manner.
- Review technical plans and verify field quality — Review and approve welding, NDT procedures; conduct field spot-checks and physical measurements to close the loop between plan approval and on-site execution.
- Manage quality defects and incidents — Establish a defect tracking and closure mechanism; lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality failures and supervise EPC/EPCm implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to verified closure.
- Oversee contractor acceptance and handover — Supervise contractor internal acceptance of sub-works and mechanical completion (MC); verify procedural compliance and the accuracy and authenticity of handover documentation.
- Lead quality reporting and governance meetings — Chair regular project quality meetings; review contractor quality reports; analyse quality data; issue monthly quality performance reports covering all participating parties and owner departments.
Value Added Protects project investment by preventing quality failures during construction, reducing rework costs, and ensuring the delivered production unit is safe, reliable, and legally compliant. Provides the owner with independent quality assurance authority over all contractors, bridging technical standards and project execution reality.
Contribution Context Individual contributor with a leadership/coordination role. Reports to the Project Manager and program Quality Manager. Acts as the owner's quality authority on site, coordinating across engineering, procurement, construction, and regulatory functions. Supervises and evaluates the quality performance of all contractors and third-party inspection bodies without direct line management of contractor staff.
Work Relationships
Internal: Project Manager, Construction Manager, Engineering Manager, BE Operation, Project CSA, PCT, Equipment and Piping disciplines, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs (RA).
External: EPC contractor, EPCm contractor, Construction contractor, NDT company, Third-party quality supervision company (Jianli), Bulk material vendors/suppliers, SSEI.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallic Materials, or Mechanical Engineering.
Certifications: Valid local NDT licence (minimum Level 2) in RT or UT.
Experience: Minimum 5 years as a project quality manager on industrial construction projects; demonstrated organisational and managerial skills in site construction quality control.
Technical Knowledge:
- Welding processes and procedures for carbon steel, alloyed steel, and nickel alloys
- NDT techniques (RT, PT, UT, MT) for piping and storage tanks
- Local and international standards and codes (GB, HG, NB, TSG, ASME) and local authority requirements
Soft Skills: Effective communication and coordination; good written and spoken English.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
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Contact Us
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Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallic Materials, or Mechanical Engineering
- Valid local NDT license, minimum Level 2 in RT or UT
- At least 5 years of experience as a project quality manager on industrial construction projects
- Organizational and managerial skills in site construction quality control
- Knowledge of welding processes and procedures for carbon steel, alloyed steel, and nickel alloys
- Knowledge of NDT techniques including RT, PT, UT, and MT for piping and storage tanks
- Knowledge of GB, HG, NB, TSG, ASME, and local authority requirements
- Effective communication and coordination skills
- Good written and spoken English
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
