QA/QC Engineer

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities

Support contractor to identify and submit the QA/QC documents (ITPs, QCPs, WPS/PQR matrix, MARs etc.) in line with construction program, and their timely review and approval.

Assist functional supervisor in review/approval of relevant QMS, engineering, and procurement documents, implementation of quality programs, and resolution of discipline matters escalated to the project management.

Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at project site and suppliers/sub-contractor’s works complying to project specification and other technical requirements.

Organize pre-activity review meetings, attend quality walk-through and QA/QC weekly meetings.

Undertake surveillance of on-site and off-site structural, piping, pipeline, storage tanks shop and field fabrication, inspection and testing activities; identify potential or actual non-conformances and direct contractor in taking necessary correction, corrective and preventive actions.

Initiate or ensure initiation of NCRs for the recurrent surveillance observations and non-conformities and coordinate/follow-up for root cause analysis, correction, corrective and preventive action proposals and timely close out.

Monitor the progressive compilation of material test certificates and construction records and their traceability.

Monitor and verify the implementation of preservation management system.

Ensure the contractors maintain, update, and publish the IMTE registers on regular basis and calibration records maintained.

Ensure appropriate systems, processes, procedures, computer database established by contractor to maintain the inspection and test status during pre-fabrication, field erection, testing and statistical analysis of the data.

Monitor the KPIs and special processes and personnel performance.

Participate in project QHSE audits and pre-qualification audits of vendors, suppliers, sub-contractors. Conduct ITP, QCP, MS, process, activity level compliance audits/checks.

Monitor contractor, sub-contractor, third party inspectors and engineers and subordinates’ performance, provide necessary support/guidance and report to functional supervisor.

Implement and enforce the elements of our client’s quality management system requirements applicable to your function.

Exposed to construction site and prevailing climatic conditions at least 50% of time.

Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by our client’s business, whether the activity is under direct control or not.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• IRCA certified QMS lead auditor.
• Senior welding inspector certification (CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI), painting inspector certification (BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2) and NDT Level-2 certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP) is a must. Equivalent international certifications acceptable.
• Having IIW-Welding Engineer / NDT Level-3 certification and certification in advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, AutoUT etc.) will be an advantage.
• Professional membership/affiliations with recognized chartered or other professional institutions like ASNT, AWS, TWI, NACE, ASQ-CMQ&OE, MCQI-CQP or similar is desirable.
• Understanding and application of international codes, standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO, BS EN, SSPC, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.).
• Ability to work well and effectively communicate with contractor, third party, end user personnel and colleagues at all levels in multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Hands-on experience in preparation, review and approval of quality plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, WPS, PQRS and undertaking inspection/testing activities related to structural, tanks, piping, pipelines pre-fabrication, field erection/installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Experienced in managing the team of discipline inspectors, coordinating respective inspection and testing activities, establishing and monitoring KPI in respective discipline.
• Experienced in development or implementation of quality surveillance program, completion management system (CMS) and associated inspection and test records (ITRs), technical integrity verification (TIV), flawless project delivery (FPD), project quality health check (PQHC) program.
• Experienced in implementing and conducting pre-qualification, QMS, quality and technical compliance checks and audits, quality walk-through of EPIC organizations and project activities.
• Requires good knowledge of project features and specialties with the ability to resolve highly complex QA/QC (piping/structural) related issues and disputes arising from incorrect and disparate interpretations of project technical requirements and scope of work, by various parties involved in the project, including external authorities.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.