QA/QC ENGINEER (SUPPLIER QA/QC - PIPING & MECHANICAL)

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or Equivalent) from a recognized university
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor
• Welding Inspector / Engineer, Painting Inspector, NDT Level-2/3, API Certifications, or similar qualification
• Membership / Certification from a recognized professional institution of relevance (MCQI-CQP, ASQ-CMQ&OE) are desirable

Experience

• 15 years’ experience undertaking supplier QA/QC function in major Process Plants (Refinery, NGL / LNG Plants, Petrochemical complex or similar) in Oil & Gas sector. Experience in GCC is desirable
• Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects of Procurement, manufacturing, Inspection, Testing and acceptance criteria of various Static / Rotating Equipment, Process piping components related to major Oil and Gas Projects
• Worked with EPIC Contractors / End users / Third Parties, Performing, Coordinating and Managing global Inspection / testing activities at vendor / Manufacturer works of major process Plant Equipment / Materials in Oil & Gas industry and managed vendor inspection teams
• Hands on experience in preparation, review, and approval of Procurement / Vendor / Manufacturer Quality documents (Purchase Specifications, ITRs, MR, TBEs, Quality Plans / ITPs / QCPs / FAT / Welding, NDT, HT, material testing and other Test Methods and Procedures, MRBs, Inspection reports and release notes etc.)
• Performing supplier evaluation, qualification audits and performance monitoring
• Good Knowledge and experience in establishing and using IT / Software systems in the areas of supplier QA/QC, maintaining and reporting P.O / Equipment wise status of vendor quality documents, Inspection Notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection, and test status
• Good knowledge in understanding product marking (ASME/API/UL/FM) and application of international Codes, Standards and practices (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.) and familiar with those requirements relevant to the job function
• Ability to work well and effectively communicate and conduct pre-inspection meetings with Contractor / Vendors / Manufacturers / Third Party / End user personnel and colleagues at all levels in multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• Experienced in implementing and conducting Pre-Qualification / QMS / Quality and technical compliance checks and audits, Quality Walk through of EPIC organizations and project activities
• Requires good knowledge of project features and 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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Vendor / Contractor in finalizing the Vendor Document Requirement Listing (VDRL) and submission schedule in line with Manufacturing / Inspection / Testing program, their timely review and approval
• Assist functional supervisor in review of relevant QMS, Engineering and Vendor Quality documents and undertaking Project Quality Health Check (PQHC), Process / procedural / Technical Compliance checks / verifications / Audits
• Ensure identification and regularization of deviations to project technical requirements and Preferred Manufacturers List (PML)
• Attend Criticality Rating Assessment workshops and ensure identification of Quality Intervention Levels / Material Certification Requirements (BS EN 10204)
• Coordinate with discipline engineers for their inputs, while approving vendor quality documents and finalizing intervention levels in ITPs, third-party inspector CVs for FAT / Functional testing
• Ensure Implementation and compliance of Project Supplier QA/QC requirements and ensure engagement of qualified personnel and calibrated inspection test equipment by Contractors / Vendors / Manufacturer during various phases of P.O execution
• Coordinate and attend Pre-Inspection meetings, Vendor qualification audits / inspections and QA/QC Weekly meetings
• Ensure timely submission and Review of Contractor and Third-Party inspection visit reports, identify potential or actual non-conformances and direct contractor / vendors in taking necessary Correction, corrective and preventive actions. Escalate issues as needed
• Initiate or ensure initiation of NCR’s for the recurrent surveillance observations and Non-Conformalities and coordinate / follow-up for RCA / Correction / Corrective / Preventive action proposals and timely close out
• Review and ensure the MRB are compiled as per the approved index, and the MTCs / Inspection / Test records are traceable and retrievable
• Ensure appropriate Systems / Processes / Procedures / Computer database established by Contractor to maintain and Report P.O / Equipment wise status of vendor quality documents, CV approvals, Inspection Notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection and test status
• Ensure timely submission and review of Weekly / Monthly supplier QA/QC status reports and raise any issues on vendor / Manufacturer performance to the attention of functional supervisor
• Monitor Contractor / Third party inspectors and Engineers performance, provide necessary support / guidance and report to functional supervisor
• Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by business activities, whether the activity is under direct control or not