Quality Manager

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EHIF is seeking a senior QA/QC Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead the Project Quality Management Policy, Plan and organization across EPC/PMC activities, drive audits, and ensure supplier and contractor QA/QC compliance.

The candidate should hold a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred), 20+ years in oil and gas, strong leadership, and experience with codes, standards, and interfaces with contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent.
• 20+ years in oil & gas with PMC/EPC QA manager experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Project Quality Management Policy and objectives with IPMT.
• Develop and manage the QA/QC organization, budgets, and resources.
• Prepare and implement audit programs and QA/QC specifications.
• Lead investigations into QA/QC concerns and report findings.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Codes & standards knowledge

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in management

Job description

• Develop the Project Quality Management Policy and Project Quality objectives in co-ordination with the Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT)
• Develop the Project Quality Plan based on the Project scope of work and execution strategy and all other relevant Project specific procedures
• Develop and manage the QA/QC organization, the resource plan and department budget
• Prepare and implement the Project audit and monitoring program/schedule
• Prepare and implement QA/QC specifications as an integral requirement of the supplier’s/contractor’s scope of work
• Establish an improvement dashboard upon auditing/monitoring activities and monitor its effectiveness on a regular basis
• Provide support to ensure that a Project lessons learned process is implemented
• Establish Project QA/QC KPI’s and ensure regular performance reporting to key stakeholders
• Provide regular feedback to the IPMT and key stakeholders, including lessons learned
• Participate and provide advice and support during the EOI, ITT and Tender Evaluation processes
• Validate and approve the QMS to be implemented by the EPC contractors to ensure conformity during the execution of their scope of work
• Approval and implementation of Vendor’s and EPC Contractor’s QA/QC Plans and Inspection and Test Plans
• Establish and monitor the Quality load for shop surveillance and for site based QA/QC activities
• Manage interfaces with any out-sourced quality activities (e.g. TPI and Accreditation Service Providers etc)
• Participate in the close-out of EPC Contractor Purchase Orders and in the assessment of Vendor’s/Contractor’s performance
• Participate in Project performance reviews to capture QA/QC lessons learned for future business development and benchmarking purposes
• Lead investigations into specific QA/QC concerns and communicate the findings to key stakeholders

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Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

• Good leadership skills
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in the resolution of Quality issues
• Experience with contractors and suppliers and ability to manage related interfaces

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent
• Minimum Twenty 20+ experience within the oil & gas sector, including PMC or EPC Quality Manager experience on large projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills