Field Quality Manager - Michels Pipeline, Inc.

Michels Corporation
Milwaukee, WI
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior QA/QC professionals with pipeline industry experience who can manage field operations and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of QA/QC experience in pipeline construction and a track record of field inspections
    — “3+ years or more of QA/QC experience within Pipeline industry”
  • Professionals who can interpret technical documents and work independently in diverse locations
    — “Ability to read and interpret drawings, isometrics, and specifications (desired)”
  • Individuals who value company culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous learning
    — “We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.”

Things to consider

  • Significant travel is required, which may affect work-life balance and location flexibility
    — “Ability to travel across the United States”
  • A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are mandatory for the role
    — “Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight field-based QA/QC projects and your ability to work independently in high-pressure settings
    — “Success in this position requires the ability to work independently, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.”
  • Showcase any pipeline industry certifications, such as CWI or AMPP Coating Inspector
    — “Related Industry Certifications such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AMPP Coating Inspector (Level 1 – 3) (desired)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Oversee the implementation and compliance of QA/QC programs in the field
  • Conduct on-site inspections and perform routine assessments
  • Ensure work meets quality expectations, project specifications, and industry standards
Typical background
3+ years of QA/QC experience within Pipeline industryProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteValid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality AssuranceQuality ControlOn-site InspectionsRoutine AssessmentsAttention To DetailFast-paced EnvironmentProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunicationTravel Across The United States

Preferred

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (cwi)AMPP Coating Inspector (level 1 – 3)Read And Interpret DrawingsIsometricsSpecifications

Stack & domain

Qa/qc ProgramsOn-site InspectionsRoutine AssessmentsMicrosoft Office SuiteAWS Certified Welding InspectorAMPP Coating InspectorReading And Interpreting DrawingsIsometricsSpecificationsAWS Certified Welding Inspector (cwi)AMPP Coating Inspector (level 1 – 3)Pipeline Industry

About the role

Original posting from Michels Corporation via Greenhouse

Constructing and maintaining safe, reliable and environmentally sound utility lines is an opportunity to demonstrate what integrity looks like. Michels Pipeline, Inc. builds our reputation with each project we meticulously construct.  We use our skills, talents and experience to do what will best serve the communities in which we are trusted to work. Regardless of size or scope, we approach all pipeline projects with a complete commitment to performing at the highest level. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career at Michels Pipeline, Inc. can change yours.

As a Field Quality Manager, you will support field operations by overseeing the implementation and compliance of Michels’ QA/QC programs in the field. This role is responsible for conducting on-site inspections and performing routine assessments to ensure work meets quality expectations, project specifications, and industry standards. Success in this position requires the ability to work independently, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Michels?

We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors

Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality

We are family owned and operated

We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year

We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities

We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines

You relish new challenges and evolving technology

You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates

You are self-motivated

You look forward to the challenge of coordinating with multiple groups

What it takes:

3+ years or more of QA/QC experience within Pipeline industry

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to travel across the United States 

Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.

Related Industry Certifications such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AMPP Coating Inspector (Level 1 – 3) (desired)

Ability to read and interpret drawings, isometrics, and specifications (desired)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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Source: Michels Corporation careers (Greenhouse)

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