QA/QC Engineer

Job description / Role

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR :

- A skilled QA/QC engineer with relevant experience in 'Quality Management Systems' (QMS) in the 'Oil Refining and Petrochemical Industries'
- Familiar with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure that repairs to equipment are conducted in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. 'Hold and witnessed' check points by the QA/QC representative shall be established and strictly followed. QA/QC records must be included in the file or data base for the respective equipment.
- Investigate all instances of rework and prepare report on the root cause analysis and recommendations to prevent it from happening again
- Lead scheduled quality audits for Workshop, Field and PM activities
- Ensure that all precision measuring tools are properly calibrated and stored
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance and operations departments on day-to day basis as required
- Lead or participate in investigations resulting from equipment and/or process related failures or deficiencies.
- Prepare technical reports on studies and investigations, this to include, but limited to, technical justification for material or design change for equipment or plant that will result in improved performance
- Review existing QA/QC procedures and practices, amend as necessary and implement training to ensure full understanding of revised procedures.
- Review 'Technical' packages from a QA/QC perspective, for new or upgraded equipment to ensure compliance with International codes and standards
- Participate in SAT and commissioning of new plant and equipment
- Participate in "Management of Change' reviews associated with rotating equipment
- Participate in the development of scopes of works for major overhaul of critical equipment, including the development of the QMS applicable to the respective equipment.
- Participate in site acceptance tests of equipment being returned to service
- Mentor and assist in the development of recent graduates and technicians

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification in 'QA/QC Engineering' from a reputable university
- Knowledge of relevant International Codes and Standards and applicable Engineering practices
- Minimum of 10 years working experience, which include at least 8 years of QA/QC experience in the area of rotating equipment technical support, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Working knowledge of 'Process Plants', Operations, Maintenance and Engineering practices in a refinery and/or petrochemical plant
- Good analytical and report writing skill

About the Company

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. - Petro Rabigh - was founded as a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical in 2005. The plant is valued at US $10 billion and originally produced 18.4 million tons per annum (mtpa) of petroleum-based products and 2.4 mtpa of ethylene and propylene-based derivatives.

Our products are used in such end products as plastics, detergents, lubricants, resins, coolants, anti-freeze, paint, carpets, rope, clothing, shampoo, auto interiors, epoxy glue, insulation, film, fibers, household appliances, packaging, candles, pipes and many other applications.

Petro Rabigh II is an expansion project valued at US $8.4 billion - 25% funded by the public and the remainder equally funded by Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical. Petro Rabigh II is scheduled to be in full production by 4th Quarter 2017 and will produce a wide range of new products.