Lead QA/QC Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Lead QAQC Engineer to be seconded to the client office.
Position is based in Musandam, Oman for a long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

The Lead QAQC Engineer will be responsible:

• Contribute to Implementation of QA/QC systems, processes and activities as defined in the OQ Project Quality Management Plan.
• Familiarize with Scope of Work, FEED & Contract requirements, OQ and PMC specifications as applicable to QA/QC.
• Maintain Project Quality Management System reflecting requirements of OQ specifications, standards, procedures and current best practices, for all project activities.
• Develop, implement, update the project quality plan as applicable.
• Provide QA/QC inputs as applicable to project deliverables and decisions.
• Review and approve Contractor Quality Plans, Programs, Project Quality Documents and Coordination Procedures. Prepare quality assurance procedures.
• Overview implementation of Project QA/QC plan focusing on the key requirements of OQ Project quality specifications.
• Plan and implement owner reviews of Contactor and Vendor QA/QC documents and Inspection & testing procedures in line with document distribution matrix. Timely review and approval of QA QC Deliverables i.e. Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluation, EPC Contractor/Subcontractor/ supplier/manufacturer documents, Inspection reports, Welding and NDT procedures, Inspection Test Plans, Quality Control Procedures.
• Communicate, clarify, align, and set methodologies and procedures for inspection and testing process, between the Vendor, EPC Contractor, TPI and OQ.
• Engage Third Party Inspection agency (TPI - Local and overseas) and Management of Inspections and Testing using TPI and own Inspectors
• Monitor Inspection and Quality Control efforts of the EPC Contractor. Participate in Inspection and Testing process as required by the approved QCP/ITP
• Establish and Participate in Pre-Inspection Meetings for CR I and CR II Equipment and Materials.
• Develop audit plan and ensure audits are conducted on EPC Contractors and their respective subcontractors or Vendors, for adherence to contract requirements, quality requirements and procedures.
• Conduct /participate in Project Quality Audits (Internal and External)
• Review of audit findings, and timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Implement Non-Conformance and Corrective action systems.
• In consultation with Project Manager, monitor Project Quality performance to ensure all Project Quality deliverables are accomplished and Quality KPIs are achieved.
• Monitoring the quality performance of the Contractors.
• Prepare and present QAQC Reports as required.
• Monitor Contractors RFT program
• Monitor Lessons Learned implementation
• Ensuring that activities carried out by the EPC Contractor are conducted in compliance to their Quality plan, procedures, method statement and Company requirements.
• Ensuring competent resources are available within the respective QA/QC organization of the EPC Contractors
• Lead a Team of QA QC engineers/inspectors to complete project inspection tasks.
• Promote Awareness of the Project Quality Management System.
• Monitor the process of design and compiling of Project records
• Review of Manufacturer Data Books / Inspection Record Book/ Project Quality Records

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, for those with experience in Onshore Oil and Gas.
What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen’s Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Experience:

• University Degree in Mechanical / Chemical or equivalent Engineering Discipline
• Certified Lead Auditor to any of the Management Systems – ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001.
• Discipline specific certifications required (e.g. Welding, NDT, Coating etc.)

Minimum Experience:

• Shall have Minimum of 15 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control in Oil and Petrochemical Industry. Shall be experienced in Engineering, Procurement and Construction Phases of Engineering Projects in Oil and Gas Industry. Inspection and testing experience at manufacturing units and Construction sites required. Multidiscipline Quality Control experience is preferred. Experience with owner side such as Major Operating Companies, Multinational Project Management Companies preferred.
• Experience in API 650 Storage Tanks, Process Piping, Onshore Pipeline, Pumps, Package Equipment. Experience in SBM, PLEM, Subsea pipeline, Fiber Optic Cable required for Offshore position.
• Good Knowledge in the application of industry codes and standards