Lead QA and QC Engineer

Connect Energy; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead QA/QC Engineer for a Biorefinery project in Johor Bahru. This role is pivotal in ensuring adherence to quality management systems and project execution plans, while leading a dedicated quality team. You will be responsible for coordinating inspections, managing quality control procedures, and promoting quality awareness among project personnel. If you have a strong background in mechanical engineering with relevant certifications and experience in the oil and gas sector, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a major project.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in greenfield oil and gas plant required.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI welding certificates are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project inspection and test plans implementation.
• Manage site quality team and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Conduct quality inspections and report on related matters.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Project Execution Plan

Interpretation of International Codes

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Connect Energy is looking for a Lead QA/QC Engineer to work on a Biorefinery project in Tanjung Langsat, Johor Bahru - Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating the implementation of the project inspection and test plans.
• Ensuring the adherence to the Project Quality Management System and Project Execution Plan.
• Ensure compliance with endorsed procedures and Management Plans.
• Responsible for managing the site quality team and subcontractor's quality team.
• Review the contractor's Quality Control Procedures (QCP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements (MS).
• Support the Construction and Engineering for the Project Completion activities.
• Assist the Quality Manager in monitoring the implementation and maintenance of the project management system and other relevant project procedures developed by the project team.
• Responsible for the preparation of relevant welding procedure specification (WPS) and coordination with approved testing Agencies for all welding-related inspection and testing.
• Report on quality related matters to the Quality Manager, including preparation of monthly summary reports.
• Promote quality awareness with project personnel.
• Interact with construction Supervisors and Foremen to implement and coordinate the Project Execution Plan and attachments.
• Interact with Managers and Site Engineers to implement and coordinate the Welding Procedure Specification, inspection and Test Plan (ITP) per the Construction Execution Procedure (CEP) schedule.
• Conduct site verification of construction drawings, procedures, inspection plans, etc. being used by construction personnel.
• Conduct quality inspection surveillance on site and raise an NCR or Quality observation whichever is applicable if there are quality issues on site.
• Investigate any NCRs and submit the report to the Quality and Risk Manager for review before issuance to the relevant party.
• Coordinate on-site control activities and construction personnel.
• Perform and arrange inspection and testing per applicable inspection and test plan.
• Ensuring the relevant quality records are completed and submitted for inclusion in the quality records.
• Review and confirm adherence to construction verification processes.
• Be the "window person" for the project and construction entity by coordinating corrective actions for outstanding issues.
• Drive the collation of construction entity data and deliverables to achieve the Project's summary reports.
• Report on design related matters to the Quality Manager, including preparation of as-required summary reports.
• Interact with other Managers and Engineers to facilitate the implementation of corrective actions identified.
• Implement the project document procedures.
• Audit subcontractors as necessary.
• Control of non-conforming products, procedures, and practices.
• Input into the preparation of required reports.
• Routinely engage workers at all levels in discussion aimed at gaining commitment to safe behavior.
• Adopt zero tolerance of work practices and equipment that may be unsafe or have serious adverse environmental impact.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with min. 5 - 10 years experience in greenfield oil and gas plant.
• Candidate must have a valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI welding certificates.
• Good interpretation skills of International codes ASME, API, BS-EN, ASTM, ISO Standards.
• Candidate shall be competent in the piping P&ID, ISO drawings and pipe fittings and components, Mechanical Drawings, tankage drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge and experience in the specialized materials SS, Super-duplex, and Nickel alloys are highly preferred.
• Hydrogen Pipeline experience an advantage.
• Operational experience in the application of quality systems in the construction industry.
• Understand Mandarin will be an advantage.
• Able to work in Johor, Malaysia within short notice highly preferred.