Senior Specialist, QA/QC

About the Role
The role involves developing, performing, and monitoring the quality process and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities related to projects and engineering, in accordance with the company quality management system and best practices. You will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the quality performance and documentation of various projects to ensure compliance with international and GP&E quality standards. Additionally, you will develop 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 (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 29001, & ISO 10006) and company or external best practices.
• Support in the development of the Project Level 1 Governance Quality Management System (Policy and Objectives) and create 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 compliance with identified QA/QC standards and best practices.
• Lead or participate in audits, reviews, and verifications to measure compliance levels to QA/QC standards/requirements, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure effective implementation of project QA/QC roles and responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain master QA/QC Risks and Non-conformance Report registers.
• Review the Project Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and QA/QC risks lists, provide closure status updates, and suggest solutions.
• 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 and efficient management of Third-Party services.
• Review and analyze inspection and testing reports, inspection plans, non-conformities, and technical deviations related 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 an execution strategy and monitor implementation.
• Define, update, and maintain the Project Quality competency management and assessment framework.
• Arrange events and develop learning materials to enhance Project Quality Management knowledge across Group Companies.
• Support the Head of Discipline Project QA/QC in arranging and executing 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 successful project delivery.
• Assist the Head of Discipline Project QA/QC in reviewing and approving major project quality deviations and technical concessions.
• Lead the root cause and failure analysis process for materials/equipment malfunctions requiring GP&E intervention.
• Facilitate audits on GP&E and coordinate with all GP&E verticals to ensure necessary evidence is in place.
• Monitor and support the closure of all audit actions relevant to GP&E functions and provide 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 to enable proficiency on the job and deliver respective 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 the preparation of the Division budgets and regularly monitor 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, and internal controls to support execution of the Department work programs in line with company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of 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 and encourage employee motivation to continuously improve operations and services.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Support the development of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems, controls, and applicable legislation, as well as sustainability guidelines across the Department in alignment with international standards, best practices, and company Code of Practices.

Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports

• Prepare all Department MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely information to company Management to effectively manage the business.

Communications & Working Relationships
Internal

• Head of Discipline Project QA/QC
• Vice President, Project Assurance
• Other Head of Disciplines and Managers within the GP&E
• Projects Quality Management teams in BLDs and Group Companies
• Other company 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.