QA/QC Inspection services

SeaOwl Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Group seeks an experienced QA/QC Service Holder to supervise contractors and subcontractors during fabrication, testing, and load-out for SURF projects in Paris. You will ensure compliance with contract requirements, GS EP specs, and industry best practices while coordinating with Third Party Inspectors.

You will monitor welding, coating, NDT, material traceability, NCR/CAPA processes, and verification of WPS/PQR/WPQ.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas with SURF/EPCI fabrication exposure.
• Strong background in welding, NDT, coating and material traceability.
• Experience with PLETs, ILTs, risers, flowlines and subsea structures.
• Knowledge of NCR, RCA, CAPA, MRB and Quality Dossier management.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2 and NDT/coating certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Company Ethics, the Code of Conduct and H3SEQ requirements.
• Verify Contractor Quality Plans, ITPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Participate in KOM, PIM and Quality Coordination Meetings.
• Perform inspections at fabrication yards and supplier facilities.
• Monitor fabrication activities for SURF equipment (PLETs, ILTs, risers, flowlines).
• Witness inspection and test activities and verify hold points.
• Review material certificates, heat-number traceability and preservation.
• Verify WPS, PQR, WPQ and welding personnel qualifications.
• Witness RT, UT, PAUT, TOFD, MT, PT and VT activities as required.
• Monitor coating and preservation activities.
• Participate in FAT, EFAT, SIT and closure of punch items.
• Participate in RFLO reviews and verify readiness for shipment.
• Monitor NCRs, concessions, deviations and CAPA.
• Contribute to Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Review MRBs, Quality Dossiers and Certification Packages.
• Interface with Third Party Inspection Agencies and Certification Bodies.
• Monitor logistics and load-out preparation from a quality perspective.
• Prepare surveillance reports and highlight quality risks.

Skills

Welding

NDT

Coating

Material traceability

Vendor surveillance

NCR management

RCA

CAPA

Tools

CSWIP 3.1/3.2

NDT Certifications

Coating Certifications

Job description

Description

Mission

Within the SURF Package Team and under the supervision of the SURF QA/QC Lead, the Service Holder will follow up, monitor, coordinate and supervise QA/QC activities performed by Contractors and Subcontractors during manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, FAT, EFAT, SIT, preservation, logistics preparation, RFLO and load-out activities.
The Service Holder will act as the Company QA/QC Inspector at fabrication yards, manufacturers, supplier facilities and logistics bases, ensuring compliance with Contract requirements, Company CR/GS, approved procedures, international standards and industry best practices. Particular attention will be given to PLETs, ILTs, flowline components, subsea structures, welding, NDT, coating, material traceability, MRBs, NCR management and load-out readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Promote Company Ethics, the Code of Conduct and H3SEQ requirements.
• Verify implementation of Contractor Quality Plans, ITPs and Quality Management Systems.
• Participate in KOM, PIM and Quality Coordination Meetings.
• Perform routine and random inspections at fabrication yards and supplier facilities.
• Monitor fabrication activities for SURF equipment, including PLETs, ILTs, risers, flowline components and subsea structures.
• Witness inspection and test activities and verify hold points.
• Review material certificates, heat-number traceability and material preservation.
• Verify WPS, PQR, WPQ and welding personnel qualifications.
• Witness RT, UT, PAUT, TOFD, MT, PT and VT activities as required.
• Monitor coating and preservation activities.
• Participate in FAT, EFAT and SIT, and verify closure of punch items.
• Participate in RFLO reviews and verify readiness for shipment.
• Monitor NCRs, concessions, deviations and CAPA implementation.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Review MRBs, Quality Dossiers and Certification Packages.
• Interface with Third Party Inspection Agencies and Certification Bodies.
• Monitor logistics and load-out preparation from a quality perspective.
• Prepare surveillance reports and highlight quality risks to the SURF QA/QC Lead.

Project context

In October 2024, TotalEnergies announced the Final Investment Decision for the GranMorgu development on Block 58 in Suriname. This deep offshore oil project aims to develop nearly 700 million barrels of reserves, with the FPSO unit expected to start production in 2028.
Managed by TotalEnergies E&P, the multidisciplinary GranMorgu project team coordinates development studies to optimize reserves, schedule, costs and GHG emissions while maintaining high technical quality and H3SE standards. The project supports TotalEnergies' transition strategy, with a focus on economic and social impact in Suriname and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. As a flagship project for TotalEnergies, GranMorgu also requires support to enhance its reputation and awareness.

Duration and location

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 31 December 2028, for the duration of the project
• Renewable: Yes
• Location: Paris, France, with follow-up at manufacturing and construction sites
• Status: Resident

Qualifications and experience

• At least 15 years' experience in Oil & Gas, with extensive experience in SURF and EPCI fabrication projects.
• Strong background in welding, NDT, coating, material traceability and vendor surveillance.
• Experience with PLETs, ILTs, risers, flowlines and subsea structures.
• Demonstrated experience in NCR, RCA, CAPA, MRB and Quality Dossier management.
• Knowledge of TotalEnergies GS EP specifications is highly desirable.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, NDT and coating certifications are preferred.

Other requirements

• Frequent travel to fabrication yards and supplier facilities worldwide.
• Preferred certifications include CSWIP, NACE/AMPP, ISO 9001 Auditor and NDT qualifications.
• Completion of mandatory training as required by the Company.