QA/QC Engineer

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities

Support contractor to identify and submit the QA/QC documents (ITPs, QCPs, test procedures, MARs etc.) in line with construction program, 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, quality walkthrough and attend QA/QC weekly meetings.

Undertake surveillance and inspection of on-site and off-site 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 RCA/correction/corrective/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 field erection, inspection/testing and relevant statistical analysis.

Monitor the KPIs and special processes and personnel performance relevant to the discipline.

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 reports to functional supervisor.

Implement and enforce the elements of our client’s company 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 electrical/instrumentation & controls engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• IRCA certified QMS lead auditor.
• Qualification from IECEx-CoPC or CompEx or similar international certification schemes is desirable.
• Membership/certifications from internationally recognized institutions (ASQ-CMQ&OE, MCQI-CQP or similar) is desirable.
• 15 years’ experience in the construction of major greenfield or brownfield process plants (refinery, NGL/LNG plants, petrochemical complex or similar) in oil & gas industry.
• Worked with major EPIC contractors/end user in similar position in major projects with overall responsibility for the quality of electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C) discipline’s construction and commissioning activities.
• Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects, testing requirements, acceptance criteria related to various E&I, telecom, F&G equipment and systems and managing these disciplines QA/QC function in major oil & gas projects.
• Good knowledge in understanding and application of international codes, standards, and practices (QCS, IEC, IEEE, BS, ISO, UL, IOGP, Shell DEPs etc.) and familiar with those requirements relevant to the job function.
• 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 and undertaking inspection/testing activities during field erection/installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning of:
  • Electrical motors, MCC, VSDS, DBs, EDGs, NERs, transformers, capacitors, CP systems, heat tracing, lighting, switch gear, panels etc., of various types/ratings/capacities.
  • Instrumentation & controls, telecommunication, F&G equipment/material/systems i.e., ESD, DCS, PCS, SCADA, MCMS, PMS/LDS, ACS, metering, WHCP, CCTV, PAGAs, EMS, HVAC & BAMS, analyzers, cabinets, panels, instruments, cables etc.
• Experienced in managing the team of discipline inspectors, coordinating respective inspection & 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 & 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 walkthrough 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.