QC Advisor

-; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to manage quality assurance processes for construction and installation activities. The role requires over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity, particularly in welding and piping disciplines. Candidates must hold relevant certifications, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be adept at developing relationships with stakeholders. This position also emphasizes a commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Diverse team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years overall experience in quality control.
• 5 years as a quality control supervisor for welding and piping disciplines.
• Supervisory experience of projects in oil and gas production.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on quality assurance and control.
• Support project quality management and audit plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements for construction and installation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Client relationship development

Education

Diploma or degree in engineering or quality management

ISO 9001 auditor training

CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 certification

ASNT NDT Level II certification

NACE qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What will you be doing?

Subsea 7 is looking for a Quality Control Supervisor who provides guidance and advice regarding the effective management of quality assurance and control, delivering quality management and improvement support to the projects and Functions within the designated area of responsibility. The candidate must have experience related to construction & installation activities at onshore and offshore for piping, structural and spool fabrication, onshore and offshore pipeline installation, jacket and top‑side installation, flexible, cable and umbilical installation, HUC and pre‑commissioning activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development, maintenance and refinement of local quality programmes and policies.
• Support in the development of Project Quality Management Plans and Audit Plans in accordance with contractual, regulatory, and internal Subsea 7 requirements, in liaison with the project management team.
• Assist the construction & installation team in evaluating and addressing project quality requirements identified in invitations to bid.
• Identify risk related to construction & installation quality inspection.
• Ensure all project personnel are aware of the quality requirements, quality inductions are completed, and organise training sessions as needed.
• Utilise knowledge‑management tools to capitalise on lessons learned and perform in accordance with best practice, mitigating risk and promoting safety and integrity consistently.
• Ensure project quality compliance for the construction and installation phases and effective implementation of the project quality management system.
• Coordinate, prepare, establish and implement project quality procedures.
• Review subcontract documents (SOW, TBE, etc.) and arrange kick‑off meetings.
• Assess subcontractor capability to meet the quality requirements of the project; ensure that project quality requirements are clearly identified in invitations to bid and SOW.
• Post‑award, review subcontractor quality management plans to ensure correct interpretation of client/Subsea 7 requirements.
• Coordinate with client regarding construction & installation activities such as onshore and offshore pipeline installation, jacket and top‑side installation.
• QC inspector/TPI management for inspection activities onshore and offshore.
• Appraise product quality in accordance with specifications, technical specifications, procedures, drawings and quality plans.
• Review the construction and installation data book after completion of work.
• Identify non‑quality trends and advise the Project Quality Manager for resolution.
• Establish effective corrective and preventive measures and a corrective action plan to prevent recurrence of deficiencies.
• Verify closeout of punch‑list items onshore and offshore.
• Project quality surveillance, including system and process effectiveness, monitoring trends, and ensuring feedback mechanisms from customers to promote process improvement.
• Supervise the quality control functions and activities of a project or its parts, including inspection schedules and collection of quality records.
• Allocate and supervise quality control personnel in the various areas of site activity.

What experience would we like you to have?

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A diploma, degree or qualification in engineering or quality management with a minimum of 10 years overall experience and 5 years as a quality control supervisor for positions in the project quality for welding and piping disciplines in the HSSEQ department.
• Internationally accredited (e.g. IRCA or ASQ) quality auditor training course and examination for ISO 9001 (latest version).
• CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2.
• ASNT NDT Level II in RT, UT, PT, VT & MT.
• NACE qualification as per applicable discipline.
• Supervisory experience of projects related to EPC oil and gas production and petrochemical projects.
• Documented auditing experience as lead auditor.
• Capable of handling a minimum of 15 QC inspectors.
• Proficiency in reading, writing & speaking English.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Understanding of welding, NDT, coating and electrical & instrumentation.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills.
• Creative problem solving – able to suggest and develop new methods and ways of working.
• Sound communication skills – able to communicate ideas and results to stakeholders in written reports and in meetings, presentations, etc.
• The ability to work in a team as well as individually with a minimum of supervision.
• The ability to organise and prioritise own work.
• Ability to understand clients’ needs and develop good relationships with stakeholders.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel across the region and offshore for short assignments.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision‑making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea 7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

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• Make sure your CV is up‑to‑date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application – it’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check for errors before final submission.

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.

To find out more about Subsea 7 visit our website here.

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