QA/QC Engineer (Supplier QA/QC - Electrical and Instrumentation, Telecom)

Bounty Hunter World; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,000 - 401,000; Full time

Job summary

An oil and gas operator in Doha seeks a QA/QC Engineer with at least 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector. The role includes ensuring compliance with quality standards and overseeing vendor inspections. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering and be certified as an IRCA QMS Lead Auditor. This position offers a crucial role in maintaining high safety and quality standards in the project execution.

Qualifications

• 15 years' experience in supplier QA/QC in major process plants.
• Expertise in procurement, inspection, and testing criteria of equipment.
• Able to conduct pre-inspection meetings and quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Support vendor in QA/QC documentation and inspections.
• Review quality documents and ensure compliance with standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safety measures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Quality assurance expertise

Experience in Oil & Gas sector

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

IT/Software Systems for QA/QC

Job description

Overview

mselect is looking to hire a QA/QC Engineer (Supplier QA/QC - Electrical and Instrumentation, Telecom) for an oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of relevant oil and gas industry experience in a similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support Vendor / Contractor in finalizing the Vendor Document Requirement Listing (VDRL) and submission schedule in line with Manufacturing / Inspection/ Testing program, their timely review and approval.
• Assist functional supervisor in review of relevant QMS, Engineering and Vendor Quality documents and undertaking Project Quality Health Check (PQHC), Process / procedural / Technical Compliance checks / verifications / Audits.
• Ensure identification and regularization of deviations to project technical requirements and Manufacturers List (PML).
• Attend Criticality Rating Assessment workshops and ensure identification of Quality Intervention Levels / Material Certification Requirements (BS EN 10204).
• Coordinate with discipline engineers for their inputs, while approving vendor quality documents and third-party inspector CVs for FAT / Functional testing.
• Ensure Implementation and compliance of Project Supplier QA/QC requirements and ensure engagement of qualified personnel and calibrated inspection test equipment by Contractors / Vendors / Manufacturer during various phases of P.O execution.
• Coordinate and attend Pre-Inspection meetings, Vendor qualification audits / inspections and QA/QC Weekly meetings.
• Ensure timely submission and Review of Contractor and Third-Party inspection visit reports, identify potential or actual non-conformances and direct contractor / vendors in taking necessary Correction, corrective and preventive actions. Escalate issues as needed.
• Initiate or ensure initiation of NCR’s for the recurrent surveillance observations and Non-Conformities and coordinate / follow-up for RCA / Correction / Corrective /Preventive action proposals and timely close out.
• Review and ensure the MRB are compiled as per the approved index, and the MTCs / Inspection / Test records are traceable and retrievable.
• Ensure appropriate Systems / Processes / Procedures / Computer data base established by Contractor to maintain and Report P.O / Equipment wise status of vendor quality documents, CV approvals, Inspection Notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection and test status etc.
• Ensure timely submission and review of Weekly / Monthly supplier QA/QC status reports and raise any issues on vendor / Manufacturer performance to the attention of functional supervisor.
• Monitor Contactor / Third party inspectors & Engineers performance, provides necessary support / guidance and reports to functional supervisor.
• Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by our client’s business, whether the activity is under direct control or not.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Instrumentation & control Engineering (or Equivalent) from a recognized university.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• Membership / Certification from a recognized professional institution of relevance (MCQI-CQP, ASQ-CMQ&OE) are desirable.
• 15 years’ experience undertaking supplier QA/QC function in major Process Plants (Refinery, NGL / LNG Plants, Petrochemical complex or similar) in Oil & Gas sector. Experience in GCC is desirable. Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects of Procurement, manufacturing, Inspection, Testing and acceptance criteria of various Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, F&G equipment and bulk materials related to major Oil and Gas Projects.
• Worked with EPIC Contractors / End users, Performing, Coordinating and Managing global Inspection / testing activities at vendor / Manufacturer works of major process Plant Equipment / Materials in Oil & Gas industry.
• Hands on experience in preparation, review, and approval of Procurement / Vendor / Manufacturer Quality documents (Purchase Specifications, ITRs, MR, TBEs, Quality Plans / ITPs / QCPs / FAT / Material testing and other Test Methods & Procedures, MRBs, Inspection reports and release notes etc.) of the equipment / material / systems like:
• HV/LV Motors, MCC, VSDS, DBs, EDGs, NERs, Transformers, Capacitors, CP Systems, EHV / HV / LV Cables, Heat Tracing, Lighting, Switch Gear, Panels etc., of various Types / Ratings / Capacities.
• Instrumentation & Controls, Telecommunication, F&G equipment / material / systems i.e., ESD, DCS, PCS, SCDA, MCMS, PMS / LDS, ACS, Metering, WHCP, CCTV, PAGAs, EMS, HVAC & BAMS, Analyzers, Cabinets, Panels, Instruments, Cables etc.
• Performing supplier evaluation, qualification audits and performance monitoring.
• Good Knowledge and experience in establishing and / or using the IT / Software systems in the areas of supplier QA/QC, maintaining and reporting P.O /Equipment wise status of vendor quality documents, Inspection Notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection, and test status etc.
• Good knowledge in understanding product marking (API/UL/FM) and application of international Codes, Standards and practices (IEC, IEEE, API, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP etc.) and familiar with those requirements relevant to the job function.
• Ability to work well and effectively communicate and conduct pre-inspection meetings with Contractor / Vendors / Manufacturers/ Third Party / End user personnel and colleagues at all levels in multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment.
• Experienced in implementing and conducting Pre-Qualification / QMS / Quality and technical compliance checks and audits, Quality Walk through of EPIC organizations and project activities.
• Requires good knowledge of project features & Specialties with the ability to resolve highly complex QA/QC related issues and disputes arising from incorrect and disparate interpretations of Project technical requirements and Scope of work, by various parties involved in the project, including external authorities.
• Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.