Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT)

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry. We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT) to work for Multi-Billion Offshore Redevelopment Project. This is a long-term contract and residential role working onshore with possible relocation to EPC site office. Please see details below: Title: Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Welding/NDT) Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice) Duration: 24 months (potential for extension) Location: Site, Qatar Working Schedule: 8-10 hours per day / 5 days per week Qualification Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) or International Welding Technologist from recognized University or Institute. Master's Degree is preferred. Lead ISO 9001 Auditor certification or equivalent experience in the last 5 years. Additional quality-related professional certifications are desirable. Experience A Minimum of Twelve (12) years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas projects. A Minimum of five (5) years in a Leading Senior QA/QC leadership role. Strong offshore EPCIC project experience. Experience in an International Oil Company or EPCIC Contractor. Extensive Experience of: ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, Manufacturing inspection and certification processes, Offshore construction methodologies, Welding, NDT, and advanced inspection techniques, International codes, standards, and industry best practices. Proficient in the English language (both written & spoken). Leadership skills and experience to motivate and manage QA/QC Teams to achieve a high-performance level. Experience of working on projects in a complex and multicultural environment. Experience in using computer programs, MS Office, database management, spreadsheets, and e-mail communications. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Promote & comply with applicable safety instructions and other Company HSE procedures in all activities. Carry out work in compliance with Company values and policies, relevant laws and regulations, agreed Company priorities and objectives, Company Technical Referential standards and procedures, and good industry practices. Report to QHSE HEAD. Provide professional technical guidance, with full responsibility of a Lead position and accountability, to ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control, across quality activities within Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up projects in offshore topsides/Jackets Oil and Gas EPCIC Projects. Develop and update projects’ quality requirements, technical specifications and procedures relevant to O&G projects Ensure and monitor full compliance with Company Standards, Shell Dep’s, and applicable International Codes throughout the projects performed, which shall be addressed in the relevant Project Quality Plans (PQP). Prepare the Project QMS documentation in accordance with Company requirements. Manage and follow-up on implementation of QMS compliance requirements in Contracts. Act as a PMT Focal Point for Corporate/external audits. Coordinate with Project Team for planning and conducting Company second party audits on Contractors and participate in assigned audits during contracts execution. Guide subordinates (call-off) and Project Team on various activities related to latest version of ISO 9001 Standard, QMS system documentation and certification requirements. Prepare Project Quality Plan (PQP) in coordination with the Project Team. Ensure that EPIC Contractors required Project Quality Plan (PQP) is established and adhered to throughout the Project Life Cycle. Review the EPIC Scope of Services (SOS) and Scope of Work (SOW) and ensure that Company quality and technical requirements are incorporated which include Contractor/Supplier’s QA/QC and relevant engineering and construction deliverables and any other Technical / Company System documents. Participate in pre-qualification of EPIC Contractors/Sub-Contractors and Vendors, as required, monitor and enforce compliance with ISO 9001, Company PML/SML, etc. Participate in EPIC technical bid evaluation of the Bidders to ensure that Company quality requirements as per the corporate standards are included, addressed, and understood. Review Contractor/Supplier’s engineering and construction deliverables with specific emphasis to QA/QC and coordinate with relevant engineering discipline specialists on issues related to materials/corrosion/special processes etc.; to enforce compliance to contract requirements. Ensure deviation & non-conformance control system is implemented to meet the departmental compliance requirements. Verify the resolution of deviations related to corrective and preventive actions and proper closure of NCRs and CARs. Lead multi-discipline QA/QC Team (call-off) within the Project Teams and ensure that the Inspection Test Plans and procedures are in place and adhered to throughout the project life cycle. Show more Show less