Quality Ops Tech

McDermott International, Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a mid-level Quality Ops Tech to support QA/QC inspection activities for offshore and onshore projects. The role focuses on one discipline—Welding, Electrical & Instrumentation, or Coating—based on qualifications and needs, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance with project standards.

Responsibilities include planning inspections, coordinating with project teams, maintaining records, and supporting NDT, calibration, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent (technical background preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in QA/QC inspection, coordination, or related field.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with international codes and QA/QC standards is an advantage.
• Certification Requirements (Mandatory – Any One Discipline) such as CSWIP, AWS CWI, CompEx or NACE

Responsibilities

• QA/QC Coordination & Inspection Planning for offshore and onshore projects.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, engineering, and operations to ensure inspection readiness.
• Maintain inspector certifications, qualifications, and approvals for compliance.
• Support welding, E&I, or coating inspection activities depending on discipline.
• Ensure inspection documentation accuracy, traceability, and timely reporting.

Skills

QA/QC coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Ops Tech is a mid-level role responsible for supporting and coordinating QA/QC inspection activities for offshore and onshore projects. The position is aligned to one primary inspection discipline—Welding, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), or Coating—based on candidate qualifications and operational requirements. This role requires a higher level of independence than entry-level positions, with responsibility for ensuring inspection readiness, maintaining quality compliance, and supporting execution of inspection activities in accordance with project specifications and international standards.

Job Overview

The Quality Ops Tech is a mid-level role responsible for supporting and coordinating QA/QC inspection activities for offshore and onshore projects. The position is aligned to one primary inspection discipline—Welding, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), or Coating—based on candidate qualifications and operational requirements. This role requires a higher level of independence than entry-level positions, with responsibility for ensuring inspection readiness, maintaining quality compliance, and supporting execution of inspection activities in accordance with project specifications and international standards.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• QA/QC Coordination & Inspection Planning
  • Independently support planning and scheduling of inspection activities in line with project milestones and approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Coordinate effectively with QA/QC, engineering, and operations teams to ensure inspection readiness, including procedures, drawings, and inspection tools
  • Maintain and monitor records of inspector certifications, qualifications, and approvals to ensure compliance
  • Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards
  • Monitor inspection progress, proactively identify risks or delays, and escalate issues when required.
  • Provide regular updates and support reporting to senior QA/QC personnel on inspection status and quality metrics
• Inspection Support (Single Discipline Based on Selection)
• Welding Inspection
  • Support review and implementation of welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WPQ) in compliance with applicable codes (ASME, AWS)
  • Maintain weld traceability systems including weld maps, joint records, and consumable logs
  • Coordinate and monitor Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and ensure timely submission and review of reports
  • Ensure proper control, storage, and traceability of welding consumables
  • Assist in identifying welding-related non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions
• E&I Inspection
  • Support inspection and verification of electrical and instrumentation installations against project specifications
  • Maintain inspection and testing records such as loop checks, calibration certificates, and cable test reports
  • Ensure compliance of instruments and equipment calibration with project and regulatory requirements
  • Assist in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities ensuring proper documentation and inspection coverage
  • Support inspection of hazardous area installations (where applicable)
• Coating Inspection
  • Support coating and painting inspection activities as per approved specifications and procedures
  • Assist in surface preparation verification (e.g., cleanliness, roughness, SA standards)
  • Maintain coating inspection records including DFT/WFT measurements and environmental monitoring logs
  • Assist in identifying coating defects and tracking corrective actions.
  • Ensure coating materials are handled, stored, and applied in compliance with manufacturer and project requirements
• QA/QC Documentation Control (Inspection Related)
  • Maintain and verify inspection reports, quality records, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensure all inspection documentation is properly recorded, traceable, and aligned with project QA/QC requirements
  • Support compilation of quality dossiers and final handover documentation.
  • Track and follow up on inspection reports, punch items, and NCR closures with a higher level of accountability
• Act as a focal point for relevant craft supervisors to access current information related to standards and codes, technical publications, inspection tools, and measuring instruments
• Ensure all inspection forms are off a standard format and completed monthly
• Maintain Quality records and relative Codes/Standards
• Focal point between facility/vessel and Administrative Office regarding the status of Corrective Action Register Issues
• Assist in establishing a process to measure non-conformances, i.e., production delays, unscheduled helicopter flights, redundant vessel movements, etc.
• Assist as directed with ISO:9001, ISO: 14001, ISM, and ISPS code audit prep and CAR closures
• Act as a focal point to help expedite facility issues relevant to Quality
• Assist with facility/vessel Key Performance Indicator measurements
• Maintain registers on the following:ladders, below hook lift devices, CAR, training, and MSDS

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent (technical background preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in QA/QC inspection, coordination, or related field
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Well-organized, disciplined, and capable of handling multiple priorities
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional and operational teams
• Ability to work with limited supervision and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Technical Knowledge
  • Practical knowledge in any one of the following:
  • Welding inspection processes and QA/QC documentation
  • Electrical & Instrumentation inspection and testing
  • Coating/Painting inspection techniques and standards
• Familiarity with international codes and QA/QC standards is an advantage
• Certification Requirements (Mandatory – Any One Discipline)
  • Candidates must possess at least one relevant certification:
    • 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
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer skills
• Organized and disciplined individual with well-developed communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with operational management throughout the organization

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