Quality Lead (Vendor)

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Pros in Doha, Qatar is seeking an experienced Quality professional to lead procurement and project quality activities for major oil and gas projects. You will implement and oversee the Project Quality Plan and ensure compliance of purchased materials with project specs, while coordinating TPSIS & SIS resources.

The role requires 8 years+ in quality within the Oil & Gas industry, including supervisory or oversight experience, and strong English communication, negotiation, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Quality within Oil & Gas industries.
• Experience in supervisory or oversight roles.
• Knowledge of industry standards and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Project Quality Plan and oversee Contractor's QMS/diagrams to ensure compliance with specs.
• Implement Procurement Quality Surveillance to ensure adequate procurement activities as part of risk management.
• Administer TPSIS & SIS call-off resources and monitor inspectors' performance.
• Improve presence at key manufacturers/vendors to address critical issues.
• Manage Deficiency & NCR processes to resolve nonconformances.
• Develop Quality Reporting on performance, issues, risks and trends for the Head of Quality.
• Participate in Project Quality Audit Program and ensure supplier processes meet plans.
• Perform other quality-related tasks as directed by Head of Quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Oil & Gas

English communication

Project management

NDE inspection

Welding qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Category Manufacturing & Production

Implement the Project Quality Plan and provide oversight of Contractor's Project Quality Management System and procedures to ensure that all purchased material and equipment are compliant with project specifications.

Implement the Procurement Quality Surveillance Program to confirm that procurement activities performed by the Contractor are adequate and effective as part of the overall risk management program.

Administer the provision of inspection resources using LNG approved Third Party Inspection Services (TPSIS) & Site Inspection Services (SIS) Call-Off frame Agreements.

Close monitor and assess the TPSIS & SIS inspectors' performances, and implement increase flexibility and availability, by providing more intensive presence at key equipment manufacturers/vendors shops where criticality has determined past problems or weaknesses.

Implement Deficiency & NCR Management processes to ensure that deficiencies and nonconformances are identified, recorded, investigated and resolved to maintain compliance with project requirements.

Implement Quality Reporting process to monitor quality performance; and to communicate and report on procurement quality performance, issues and risks, and developing trends to Head of Quality.

Actively participate in Project Quality Audit Program to confirm that procurement activities are conducted in accordance with agreed plans and procedures, including periodic assessments of Contractor's purchasing and subcontracting processes.

Conduct other quality related tasks as directed by Head of Quality.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Engineering
• Additional quality, welding or NDE inspection related qualifications
• 8 years' experience in Quality in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 1 year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• Experience with Oil & Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies.
• Knowledge of Industry standards
• Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions using presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage development and implementation of Quality Management Systems adapted to Oil & Gas industry
• Ability to interact with project management team and Contractors confidently
• Requires strong analytical, organizational and planning

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