Associate Quality Ops Tech

McDermott International, Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 1,200,000,000 - 2,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking an Associate Quality Ops Tech to support QA/QC inspection and coordination for offshore and onshore projects. The role focuses on welding, E&I, or coating disciplines, emphasizing inspection readiness, documentation control, and compliance with project specs and standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years in QA/QC coordination or personnel administration, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical diploma preferred.
• 2+ years of QA/QC coordination, inspection support, or related field.
• Typing and working knowledge of MS Office.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist offshore QC coordination in preparing and updating personnel schedules and safety training status.
• Maintain subcontractor details and inspection personnel approvals, travel tickets, and CVs.
• Assist in welding consumable requisitions and track welding consumables offshore.
• Arrange welding consumables with documents to offshore locations per guidance.
• Follow up QA/QC document movement and handover to senior staff as directed.
• Prepare support documents and schedules for offshore activities per guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (verbal/written)

Typing

Education

High school diploma

Technical Diploma preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Associate Quality Ops Tech supports QA/QC inspection and coordination activities for offshore and onshore projects. The role is aligned to one primary inspection discipline: Welding, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), or Coating based on candidate qualifications and project requirements. The role emphasizes inspection readiness, quality documentation control, and coordination to ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC Coordination in preparation, maintenance, and update of offshore assigned personnel schedule, safety training status, the readiness of travel documents, and arrangement
• Maintain and update sub-contractor details, including inspection personnel approval, mobilization schedule, safety training status, travel tickets, weekly/monthly timesheet, follow-up of updated CVs, vacation schedule during the offshore assignment, and track record
• Assist in preparation of weld consumable requisition in coordination with the welding engineering, maintain the track record of welding consumables being sent offshore as per project requirement
• Arrange to send all welding consumables with relevant documents to the respective offshore locations/barge as per the guidance of the Senior Quality Operations Specialist/Welding Engineering
• Follow-up QA/QC document/inspection equipment movement for the offshore project and handling over the respective personnel as per the direction and guidance of the Senior Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC Coordination
• Prepare support documents and schedule as required to support the offshore activity as per the guidance of the Senior Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC
• Ensure that the personnel data and visa request forms are accurately prepared and verified before submission for further process
• Assist in arranging the air ticket and necessary visa for all offshore assigned personnel within the QC department as directed
• Maintain a record of security gate passes issued for the sub-con personnel who are coming for the work/visit, arrange their safety induction and orientation training as applicable
• Assist Principal Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC Coordination to verify vendor invoice and approval from Director Assurance and PMT by attaching Service Work Orders before forwarding submission to Accounts Payable for final clearance and payment
• Assist in planning and scheduling inspection activities in line with project timelines and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with senior QA/QC personnel to ensure inspection readiness, including availability of approved procedures, drawings, and checklists.
• Maintain and update records of inspector approvals, certifications, and competency status.
• Support quality compliance by ensuring all inspection activities align with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Monitor and track inspection progress, highlighting potential delays or non-conformities to senior team members.
• Assist in the review and handling of welding documentation including WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), and WPQ (Welder Qualification).
• Support implementation of welding quality control processes, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and codes (e.g., ASME, AWS).
• Maintain weld traceability records such as weld maps, joint logs, and consumable control logs.
• Coordinate and follow up on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and ensure timely availability of reports.
• Assist in tracking welding consumables, ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation in line with project requirements.
• Support inspection and verification of electrical and instrumentation installations in accordance with project specifications and standards.
• Assist in maintaining inspection records such as cable installation reports, continuity/insulation resistance test reports, loop checks, and calibration certificates.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are calibrated and compliant with project and regulatory requirements.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning inspection activities, ensuring proper documentation and test records are completed.
• Assist in verifying compliance with hazardous area requirements where applicable (e.g., Ex equipment).
• Support coating and painting inspection activities, ensuring compliance with approved coating systems and specifications.
• Assist in surface preparation inspections (e.g., blasting profile, cleanliness standards such as SA grades).
• Maintain records of coating application including DFT (Dry Film Thickness), WFT (Wet Film Thickness), and environmental monitoring logs (temperature, humidity, dew point).
• Assist in identifying coating defects and ensuring corrective actions are documented and tracked.
• Ensure coating materials are handled, stored, and applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and project requirements.
• Assist in preparation, verification, and organization of inspection reports and quality records.
• Ensure all inspection documentation is accurately recorded, traceable, and maintained in line with project quality requirements.
• Support compilation of inspection dossiers and final documentation for project handover.
• Track issuance and closure of inspection reports, punch items, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) under guidance of senior personnel.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of experience in Personnel Administration or related experience
• Typing and working knowledge of MS Office
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• High School Diploma (Technical Diploma preferred)
• Minimum 2+ years in QA/QC coordination, inspection support, or related field
• Fundamental knowledge in any one of the following:
• Welding inspection processes and documentation
• Electrical & Instrumentation systems and testing
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good organizational and document control skills

Certification Requirements (Mandatory – Any One Discipline)

Welding

• CSWIP 3.0 / 3.1 or equivalent
• AWS CWI (advantage)

E&I

• CompEx Certification (preferred) OR
• Electrical/Instrumentation technical certification

Coating

• BGAS Grade 2 OR
• NACE CIP Level 1 / Level 2 OR
• FROSIO Level I / II

About Us

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