Key Responsibilities
Quality Management & Compliance
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements, Classification Society rules, client specifications, and contractual obligations.
- Assist in the development and execution of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure all project activities comply with approved procedures, engineering specifications, drawings, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish project-specific quality requirements for fabrication, construction, testing, inspection, and commissioning activities.
- Prepare and manage quality deliverables, including procedures, quality reports, NCR close-out documentation, inspection dossiers, and client submissions.
- Maintain effective document control and traceability of quality records.
Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor and analyze Quality KPIs, NCRs, punch list items, and inspection performance metrics.
- Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain NCR registers and track quality performance trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for management review and decision-making.
Quality Improvement & Continuous Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing recurring quality issues, defects, and inspection findings.
- Promote a proactive quality culture across project teams through coaching, awareness programs, and engagement activities.
- Support lessons learned initiatives and implement strategies to enhance overall project quality performance.
- Monitor the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions and recommend further improvements where required.
Inspection, Surveillance & Audit
- Conduct and coordinate site surveillance, inspections, and quality walkdowns to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Monitor inspection execution against approved ITPs and ensure inspection activities are adequately resourced.
- Review inspection results and ensure timely resolution of quality deficiencies and non-conformances.
- Coordinate internal audits and participate in client, Classification Society, and third-party audits.
- Assist in audit planning, reporting, and close-out of audit findings.
- Monitor subcontractor, vendor, and supplier quality performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Stakeholder Management & Quality Leadership
- Liaise with clients, project management, engineering disciplines, subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors on quality-related matters.
- Represent the QAQC function during project meetings, audits, inspections, and client engagements.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspectors and site personnel.
- Promote stakeholder confidence by ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with project quality objectives.
Project Support
- Ensure inspection equipment, measuring devices, and testing instruments are calibrated and fit for purpose.
- Monitor Request for Inspection (RFI) submissions and coordinate timely approvals with clients and Classification Society representatives.
- Analyze rejected inspections and failed RFIs to identify improvement opportunities and prevent recurrence.
- Support quality manpower planning and resource allocation to meet project requirements.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of QAQC experience within offshore Oil & Gas projects.
- Proven experience supporting FPSO, FPU, FLNG, offshore platforms, or other floating production facility projects.
- Strong background in fabrication, construction, inspection, testing, commissioning, and project quality management.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and NCR management.
- Familiarity with Classification Society requirements, international codes, and industry standards.
- Strong knowledge of welding inspection, NDT methods, fabrication quality control, and construction quality assurance.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise, and lead inspection and quality personnel across multiple project phases.
Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification (Mandatory).
- Additional QAQC, Welding Inspection, NDT, or Lead Auditor certifications will be an advantage.
Preferred Background
- Experience on FPSO, FSO, FLNG, FPU, Semi-Submersible, or Offshore Platform projects.
- Exposure to shipyard fabrication, topside module construction, integration, and commissioning activities.
- Prior experience working with EPC, EPCIC, shipyards, offshore fabricators, operators, or Classification Societies.