QA/QC Engineer

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities

Support contractor to identify and submit the QA/QC documents (ITPs, QCPs, erection & test sequence/procedures 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 with project specification and other technical requirements.

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

Undertake surveillance of on-site and off-site fabrication/assembly, 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 construction/inspection/test 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 fabrication/assembly, field erection testing.

Monitor the KPIs and special processes (refractory or any other) 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 & 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.

Be 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.
• Professional training and certification in welding/NDT/painting/insulation/refractory etc. 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 mechanical discipline construction and commissioning activities.
• Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects, testing requirements, acceptance criteria related to static and rotating equipment and managing these mechanical discipline activities in major oil and gas projects.
• Good knowledge in understanding and application of international codes, standards and practices (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec 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 related to static equipment (columns & vessels including internals, heat exchangers, coalescers, tanks, boilers, heaters, flare packages etc.) and rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, AFCs, mixers/fans/blowers, HVAC systems etc.), field erection/installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• 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.