SR. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT)

Senior QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional technical guidance and leadership to ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control across engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up projects in offshore topsides/jackets Oil and Gas EPCIC projects.
• Develop and update project quality requirements, technical specifications, and procedures relevant to Oil & Gas projects.
• Prepare Project Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and manage implementation of QMS compliance requirements in contracts.
• Act as a focal point for corporate/external audits, coordinate planning and conduct of second party audits on contractors, and participate in assigned audits during contract execution.
• Guide project teams on ISO 9001 Standard, QMS system documentation, and certification requirements.
• Prepare Project Quality Plans (PQP) and ensure contractors' PQPs are established and adhered to throughout the project life cycle.
• Review scope of services and work to ensure quality and technical requirements are incorporated, including contractor/supplier QA/QC and relevant engineering and construction deliverables.
• Participate in pre-qualification of contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors, and monitor compliance with ISO 9001 and other standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations to ensure quality requirements are addressed and understood.
• Review contractor/supplier engineering and construction deliverables, focusing on QA/QC, and coordinate with engineering specialists on materials, corrosion, and special processes.
• Ensure deviation and non-conformance control systems are implemented, verify resolution of corrective and preventive actions, and ensure proper closure of non-conformance and corrective action reports.
• Lead a multi-discipline QA/QC team within project teams and ensure inspection test plans and procedures are in place and followed throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) or International Welding Technologist from a recognized university or institute. Master's degree preferred.
• Lead ISO 9001 Auditor certification or equivalent experience in the last 5 years.
• Additional quality-related professional certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of 12 years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas projects, with at least 5 years in a senior QA/QC leadership role.
• Strong offshore EPCIC project experience.
• Experience with international oil companies or EPCIC contractors.
• Extensive experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, manufacturing inspection and certification processes, offshore construction methodologies, welding, NDT, and advanced inspection techniques, as well as international codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing QA/QC teams to achieve high performance.
• Experience working in complex and multicultural environments.
• Proficient in computer programs, MS Office, database management, spreadsheets, and email communications.