Subsea QA/QC Specialist

Client of Brunel; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Brunel in Qatar is seeking an experienced QA/QC professional for subsea pipeline projects. You will lead QA/QC activities across Engineering, Procurement and Repair/Installation, developing project quality plans and ITPs, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

The role requires 15 years in QA/QC for Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM, with a minimum of 10 years in subsea pipelines, and a current BOSIET certificate; certification as a Lead Auditor is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from recognized university.
• Current and valid BOSIET certificate.
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor with extensive experience leading QMS audits and QA verification programs for Engineering, Procurement, and Repair/Installation.
• 15 years of working experience in Quality Assurance & Control for Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects; 10 years with subsea pipelines.
• Proven track record in a senior QA/QC role delivering subsea projects.
• Subsea Pipeline Project Experience is essential, focusing on Pipeline Operations, Integrity inspection, Maintenance and/or Design/Construction.
• Experience with Pipeline Isolations for Subsea Pipeline Repair and Sleeper damage.
• Knowledge of pipeline corrosion, failure mechanisms, corrosion controls, SHE standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with systems and processes including the Project Management System.
• Prepare plans and work schedules to ensure effective project completion.
• Review FEED deliverables and engineering study reports to support the development of the Project Quality Plan and Procedures.
• Review the project scope of work to determine the nature extent and frequency of quality verification activities.
• Provide support during tender phase to review the pipeline repair methodology including repair methods and inspection techniques equipment planning and qualification certification requirements with emphasis on document review preparation of subcontractor documents CTR preparation bid evaluation and vendor selection.
• Monitor evaluate and report the inspection and testing status of the pipeline repair activities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative interface relationships with Engineering Consultants Subsea Pipeline Repair Installation and Inspection contractors including nominated specialist third-party contractor organizations and the applicable regulatory focal points.
• Review and acceptance contractor s and vendor s quality reports deliverables in line with the project quality requirements.
• Verify that the repair activities are in accordance with the approved methodology.
• Support underwater inspection of offshore structures including UWI scope anomaly criteria execution support report review and anomaly assessment follow-up.
• Monitor the technical inspections verification certification and acceptance by Specialist Third Party Inspection Contractor and review and accept the final documentation.
• Establish and lead the project QA verification programs to ensure ongoing project compliance through engineering procurement repair installation.
• Ensure QA QC readiness for mechanical acceptance and compliant project completion handover.
• Lead the NCR management process for identified non-conformances - including NCR CAR issue RCA disposition approval and close-out.
• Identify record and communicate quality lessons learned and identify suitable corrective actions to improve work processes and prevent further undesirable conditions situations.
• Implement and uphold the health safety and environment requirements throughout project execution.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QA/QC

Subsea pipeline

Auditing

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Education

Bachelor of Engineering from recognized university

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with systems and processes including the Project Management System
• Prepare plans and work schedules to ensure effective project completion
• Review FEED deliverables and engineering study reports to support the development of the Project Quality Plan and Procedures
• Review the project scope of work to determine the nature extent and frequency of quality verification activities
• Provide support during tender phase to review the pipeline repair methodology including repair methods and inspection techniques equipment planning and qualification certification requirements with emphasis on document review preparation of subcontractor documents CTR preparation bid evaluation and vendor selection
• Monitor evaluate and report the inspection and testing status of the pipeline repair activities
• Establish and maintain collaborative interface relationships with Engineering Consultants Subsea Pipeline Repair Installation and Inspection contractors including nominated specialist third-party contractor organizations and the applicable regulatory focal points
• Review and acceptance contractor s and vendor s quality reports deliverables in line with the project quality requirements
• Verify that the repair activities are in accordance with the approved methodology
• Support underwater inspection of offshore structures including UWI scope anomaly criteria execution support report review and anomaly assessment follow-up
• Monitor the technical inspections verification certification and acceptance by Specialist Third Party Inspection Contractor and review and accept the final documentation
• Establish and lead the project QA verification programs to ensure ongoing project compliance through engineering procurement repair installation
• Ensure QA QC readiness for mechanical acceptance and compliant project completion handover
• Lead the NCR management process for identified non-conformances - including NCR CAR issue RCA disposition approval and close-out
• Identify record and communicate quality lessons learned and identify suitable corrective actions to improve work processes and prevent further undesirable conditions situations
• Implement and uphold the health safety and environment requirements throughout project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from recognized university
• Current and valid BOSIET certificate
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent) with extensive experience leading QMS audits and QA verification programs for each project phase, i.e., Engineering, Procurement, and Repair/ Installation. (NOTE: if equivalent is proposed, evidence of equivalence shall be provided).
• 15 years of working experience in Quality Assurance & Control for Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects; 10 years of which must include exposure to subsea pipeline projects.
• Shall have a proven track record in a senior QA/QC role, delivering challenging subsea projects
• Subsea Pipeline Project Experience is essential, with emphasis on Pipeline Operations, Integrity inspection, Maintenance and/or Design/Construction.
• Specific experience shall include specialized Pipeline Isolations for Subsea Pipeline Repair and Sleeper damage
• Knowledge of pipeline corrosion, failure mechanisms, corrosion controls, SHE standards and a proven track record within a subsea & pipelines integrity focused organization.
• Capability to develop and implement project quality plans, ITPs, QA and QC procedures, procurement plans, material / equipment criticality ratings, etc.
• Experienced with subsea pipeline coating specifications and inspection methods.