QA/QC Engineer

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities

Support vendor/contractor in finalizing the vendor document requirement listing (VDRL) and submission schedule in line with manufacturing/inspection/testing program, their timely review and approval.

Assist functional supervisor in review of relevant QMS, engineering and vendor quality documents and undertaking project quality health check (PQHC), process/procedural/technical compliance checks/verifications/audits.

Ensure identification and regularization of deviations to project technical requirements and manufacturers list (PML).

Attend criticality rating assessment workshops and ensure identification of quality intervention levels/material certification requirements (BS EN 10204).

Coordinate with discipline engineers for their inputs, while approving vendor quality documents and third-party inspector CVs for FAT/functional testing.

Ensure implementation and compliance of project supplier QA/QC requirements and ensure engagement of qualified personnel and calibrated inspection test equipment by contractors/vendors/manufacturer during various phases of purchase order execution.

Coordinate and attend pre-inspection meetings, vendor qualification audits/inspections and QA/QC weekly meetings.

Ensure timely submission and review of contractor and third-party inspection visit reports, identify potential or actual non-conformances and direct contractor/vendors in taking necessary correction, corrective and preventive actions. Escalate issues as needed.

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

Review and ensure the MRB are compiled as per the approved index, and the MTCs/inspection/test records are traceable and retrievable.

Ensure appropriate systems/processes/procedures/computer database established by contractor to maintain and report purchase order/equipment wise status of vendor quality documents, CV approvals, inspection notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection and test status etc.

Ensure timely submission and review of weekly/monthly supplier QA/QC status reports and raise any issues on vendor/manufacturer performance to the attention of functional supervisor.

Monitor contractor/third party inspectors & engineers performance, provide necessary support/guidance and report to functional supervisor.

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 electrical or instrumentation & control engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.

IRCA certified QMS lead auditor.

Membership/certification from a recognized professional institution of relevance (MCQI-CQP, ASQ-CMQ&OE) are desirable.

15 years’ experience undertaking supplier QA/QC function in major process plants (refinery, NGL/LNG plants, petrochemical complex or similar) in oil & gas sector. Experience in GCC is desirable. Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects of procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing and acceptance criteria of various electrical, instrumentation, telecom, F&G equipment and bulk materials related to major oil and gas projects.

Worked with EPIC contractors/end users, performing, coordinating and managing global inspection/testing activities at vendor/manufacturer works of major process plant equipment/materials in oil & gas industry.

Hands on experience in preparation, review, and approval of procurement/vendor/manufacturer quality documents (purchase specifications, ITRs, MR, TBEs, quality plans/ITPs/QCPs/FAT/material testing and other test methods & procedures, MRBs, inspection reports and release notes etc.) of the equipment/material/systems like:

Performing supplier evaluation, qualification audits and performance monitoring.

Good knowledge and experience in establishing and/or using the IT/software systems in the areas of supplier QA/QC, maintaining and reporting purchase order/equipment wise status of vendor quality documents, inspection notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection, and test status etc.

Good knowledge in understanding product marking (API/UL/FM) and application of international codes, standards and practices (IEC, IEEE, API, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP etc.) and familiar with those requirements relevant to the job function.

Ability to work well and effectively communicate and conduct pre-inspection meetings with contractor/vendors/manufacturers/third party/end user personnel and colleagues at all levels in multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment.

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 & specialties with the ability to resolve highly complex QA/QC 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.