Qaqc Engineer (Mechanical)

QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical) (Pos. 11.4.25)

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.1 / AWS-CWI), Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2) and NDT Level-2 Certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP) is a must. Equivalent international certifications acceptable.
• IIW-Welding Engineer / NDT Level-3 and certification in advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, Auto UT etc.) will be an advantage.
• Professional membership / affiliations with recognized chartered or other professional institutions like ASNT / AWS / TWI / NACE / ASQ-CMQ&OE, MCQI-CQP or similar is desirable.

Experience

• 15 years' experience in the construction of major greenfield or brownfield process plants in the oil and gas industry including large scale solar (photovoltaic) projects.
• Experience with major EPIC contractors / end users in a similar position on major projects with overall responsibility for the quality of piping / mechanical discipline construction and commissioning activities. Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects, testing requirements and acceptance criteria related to various piping systems and rotating / static equipment and managing overall discipline QA/QC aspects in major oil and gas projects.
• Good knowledge in understanding and application of international codes, standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.).
• Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects, testing requirements, acceptance criteria related to piping, pipeline, static and rotating equipment and managing these mechanical discipline activities in major oil and gas projects.
• Ability to work well and effectively communicate with contractor / third party / end user personnel and colleagues at all levels in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.
• Hands-on experience in preparation, review and approval of Quality Plans / ITPs / QCPs / MARs / welding, NDT, HT, painting and other test procedures; undertaking inspection / testing activities related to structural / piping / pipelines pre-fabrication and miscellaneous static and rotating equipment (pressure vessels / exchangers / tanks / pumps / compressors / package equipment etc.) during field erection / installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Experience in managing a team of discipline inspectors, coordinating respective inspection and testing activities, establishing and monitoring KPIs in the respective discipline.
• Experience in development or implementation of Quality Surveillance Programs, Completion Management Systems (CMS) and associated Inspection & Test Records (ITRs), Technical Integrity Verification (TIV), Flawless Project Delivery (FPD), Project Quality Health Check (PQHC) Programs.
• Experience in implementing and conducting pre-qualification / QMS / quality and technical compliance checks and audits, quality walk-throughs of EPIC organizations and project activities.
• 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 contractor to identify and submit the QA/QC documents (ITPs, QCPs, welding / NDT / HT / painting and other test procedures, MARs etc.) in line with construction program, and ensure their timely review and approval.
• Assist functional supervisor in review / approval of relevant QMS, engineering and procurement documents, implementation of quality programs, and resolution of discipline matters escalated to the project management.
• Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at project site and suppliers / subcontractors works, complying with project specifications and other technical requirements.
• Organize pre-activity review meetings, attend quality walk-throughs and QA/QC weekly meetings.
• Undertake surveillance of on-site and off-site structural / piping / pipeline shop and field fabrication / equipment erection and associated inspection and testing activities, surface preparation and painting activities, identify potential or actual non-conformances and direct contractor in taking necessary correction, corrective and preventive actions.
• Initiate or ensure initiation of NCRs for recurrent surveillance observations and non-conformities and coordinate / follow-up for RCA / correction / corrective / preventive action proposals and timely close out.
• Monitor the progressive compilation of material test certificates and construction records and their traceability.
• Monitor and verify the implementation of Preservation Management System.
• Ensure contractors maintain, update and publish the IMTE Registers on a regular basis and maintain calibration records.
• Ensure appropriate systems / processes / procedures / computer databases are established by contractor to maintain the inspection and test status during pre-fabrication, field erection, testing and statistical analysis of the data.
• Monitor the KPIs, special processes and personnel performance.
• Participate in project QHSE audits and pre-qualification audits of vendors / suppliers / subcontractors. Conduct ITP / QCP / MS / process / activity level compliance audits / checks.
• Monitor contractor / subcontractor / third party inspectors and engineers and subordinates performance, provide necessary support / guidance and report to functional supervisor.
• Implement and enforce the elements of the applicable Quality Management System requirements for this function.
• Be exposed to construction site and prevailing climatic conditions at least 50 percent of the time.
• Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by business activities, whether the activity is under direct control or not.