Senior Specialist, QA/QC

About the Role
Develop, perform, and monitor the quality process and QA/QC activities related to projects & engineering, adhering to the company quality management system and best practices. This role involves reviewing and monitoring quality performances and documentation of projects within BLDs and group companies to ensure compliance with international and GP&E quality standards, as well as developing systems and procedures to enhance quality practices and efficiency within the company.

Key Accountabilities
Project QA/QC

• Develop all Project Quality Management related standards and Procedures based on international quality standards (ISO9001, ISO/TS29001, & ISO10006) and company or external good practices.
• Support in the development of the Project Level 1 Governance Quality Management System (Policy and Objectives) and develop Level 2 Project Quality Procedures, Level 3 implementation of Project procedures, and Level 4 management of the Project Quality Forms & Records.
• Provide guidance to BLDs / Group companies to ensure that project QA/QC complies with the identified standards and best practices.
• Lead / Participate in audits, reviews, and verifications to measure the compliance level with QA/QC standards/requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure that project QA/QC roles & responsibilities are understood and implemented effectively.
• Establish and maintain the master QA/QC Risks and Non-conformance Report registers.
• Review the Project NCRs and QA/QC risks lists, providing closure status updates and suggesting solutions as needed.
• Support the establishment and management of Third-Party inspection Framework agreements.
• Evaluate the implementation of Third-Party Inspection services and guide Project Quality teams in BLDs and Group companies to ensure effective management of Third-Party Services.
• Review and analyze inspection and testing reports, inspection plans, non-conformities, and technical deviations relevant to QA/QC as required.
• Review pre-qualification documents and provide QA/QC feedback.
• Develop an annual Quality plan for the Project QA/QC department within GP&E, along with execution strategies to monitor implementation.
• Define, update, and maintain the Project Quality competency management and assessment framework.
• Arrange events and develop learning materials to maintain and enhance Project Quality Management knowledge across Group Companies.
• Support the Head of Discipline Project QA/QC in arranging and executing the Project QA/QC Community of Practice, promoting knowledge sharing and contributing to the execution of other Project communities.
• Ensure that project teams identify, understand, manage, and mitigate all project QA/QC risks.
• Monitor Project QA/QC KPIs to ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements and the successful delivery of projects and commitments.
• Support the Head of Discipline Project QA/QC in reviewing and approving major Project quality-related deviations and technical concessions.
• Lead the process of root cause and failure analysis for materials/equipment malfunctions requiring GP&E intervention.
• Facilitate audits on GP&E and coordinate with all GP&E verticals to ensure all required evidence is in place.
• Monitor and support the closure of all audit actions relevant to the GP&E function, providing regular status updates.

Management

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills, enabling them to become proficient and deliver on section objectives. Support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs), Succession Planning, and Talent pipeline within the Department in coordination with Human Capital.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Compile and provide input for preparing Division budgets, regularly monitoring expenditure against approved Department budget levels.
• Investigate, highlight, and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Department policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures, ensuring internal controls support the execution of work programs in line with company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to achieving approved Performance Objectives for the Section/Department in line with the company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes while encouraging employee motivation for continuous improvement.
• Identify internal process improvements against best practices to pursue greater efficiency aligned with ISO standards, defining intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the establishment of an HSE culture, ensuring compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls, and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Department in accordance with international standards and company Code of Practices.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

• Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports, providing accurate and timely information to company Management for effective business management.

Communications & Working Relationships
Internal

• Head of Discipline Project QA/QC
• Vice President, Project Assurance
• Other Heads of Disciplines and Managers within GP&E
• Projects Quality Management teams in BLDs and Group Companies
• Other divisions in Upstream, Downstream, TEO, etc.

External

• Senior Management of PMC and Third-Party service providers
• Government organizations and entities

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, preferably with an advanced professional degree.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects with exposure to various aspects of Project Quality Management.
• Major Project Quality Management experience is essential.

Professional Certifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Accredited for international codes & standards.
• Certified in welding, coating, corrosion protection, AWS, TWI, NACE, API international certification.