Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT)

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT) to work for Multi-Billion Offshore Redevelopment Project. This is a long-term contract and residential role working onshore with possible relocation to EPC site office. Please see details below:

Title: Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT)

Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)

Duration: 24 months (potential for extension)

Location: Site, Qatar

Working Schedule: 8-10 hours per day / 5 days per week

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) or International Welding Technologist from recognized University or Institute.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Lead ISO 9001 Auditor certification or equivalent experience in the last 5 years.
• Additional quality-related professional certifications are desirable.

Experience:

• A Minimum of Twelve (12) years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• A Minimum of five (5) years in a Leading Senior QA/QC leadership role.
• Strong offshore EPCIC project experience.
• Experience in an International Oil Company or EPCIC Contractor.
• Extensive Experience of:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems,
• Manufacturing inspection and certification processes,
• Offshore construction methodologies,
• Welding, NDT, and advanced inspection techniques,
• International codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in the English language (both written & spoken).
• Leadership skills and experience to motivate and manage QA/QC Teams to achieve a high-performance level.
• Experience of working on projects in a complex and multicultural environment.
• Experience in using computer programs, MS Office, database management, spreadsheets, and e-mail communications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote & comply with applicable safety instructions and other Company HSE procedures in all activities.
• Carry out work in compliance with Company values and policies, relevant laws and regulations, agreed Company priorities and objectives, Company Technical Referential standards and procedures, and good industry practices.
• Report to QHSE HEAD.
• Provide professional technical guidance, with full responsibility of a Lead position and accountability, to ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control, across quality activities within Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up projects in offshore topsides/Jackets Oil and Gas EPCIC Projects.
• Develop and update projects’ quality requirements, technical specifications and procedures relevant to O&G projects
• Ensure and monitor full compliance with Company Standards, Shell Dep’s, and applicable International Codes throughout the projects performed, which shall be addressed in the relevant Project Quality Plans (PQP).
• Prepare the Project QMS documentation in accordance with Company requirements. Manage and follow-up on implementation of QMS compliance requirements in Contracts.
• Act as a PMT Focal Point for Corporate/external audits. Coordinate with Project Team for planning and conducting Company second party audits on Contractors and participate in assigned audits during contracts execution.
• Guide subordinates (call-off) and Project Team on various activities related to latest version of ISO 9001 Standard, QMS system documentation and certification requirements.
• Prepare Project Quality Plan (PQP) in coordination with the Project Team. Ensure that EPIC Contractors required Project Quality Plan (PQP) is established and adhered to throughout the Project Life Cycle.
• Review the EPIC Scope of Services (SOS) and Scope of Work (SOW) and ensure that Company quality and technical requirements are incorporated which include Contractor/Supplier’s QA/QC and relevant engineering and construction deliverables and any other Technical / Company System documents.
• Participate in pre-qualification of EPIC Contractors/Sub-Contractors and Vendors, as required, monitor and enforce compliance with ISO 9001, Company PML/SML, etc.
• Participate in EPIC technical bid evaluation of the Bidders to ensure that Company quality requirements as per the corporate standards are included, addressed, and understood.
• Review Contractor/Supplier’s engineering and construction deliverables with specific emphasis to QA/QC and coordinate with relevant engineering discipline specialists on issues related to materials/corrosion/special processes etc.; to enforce compliance to contract requirements.
• Ensure deviation & non-conformance control system is implemented to meet the departmental compliance requirements. Verify the resolution of deviations related to corrective and preventive actions and proper closure of NCRs and CARs.
• Lead multi-discipline QA/QC Team (call-off) within the Project Teams and ensure that the Inspection Test Plans and procedures are in place and adhered to throughout the project life cycle.