Lead Quality & Vendor Inspection Coordinator

Aibel Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aibel Pte Ltd located in Singapore seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead QA/QC activities on FPSO/EPC projects. You will coordinate vendor inspections, audits, and risk actions across international teams.

The role requires extensive experience, welding/NDE certifications, and strong project management with travel as needed. You will collaborate with clients and regulators to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality engineering on FPSO/EPC projects regionally.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Vendor Inspection Coordination & Auditor role.
• Experience in Risk Coordinator position is preferred.
• DNV Class FPSO EPC project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up on Non-conformances and Observations through to closure.
• Conduct Risk sessions and follow up Risk actions.
• Plan, coordinate and carry out internal audits and verifications; support the Lead Auditor as required.
• Facilitate Experience Transfer sessions to embed lessons learned across the project.
• Coordinate improvement initiatives and incentive schemes to promote QRM on the project.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports for Projects and Construction.
• Participate in project meetings as directed by the Project Quality Manager.
• Act as the contact for the client and authorities on QRM-related matters.

Skills

Quality engineering

Vendor inspection coordination

Auditor

Risk coordination

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Mechanical/Materials Engineering degree

Tools

CSWIP Welding & NDE Certification

Welding Engineer Certification

NACE Coating Inspection Certification

EIT Inspection Certification

Risk Coordinator Certification

Job description

Job responsibilities:

• Coordinate and follow up on Non-conformances & Observations through to closure
• Conduct Risk session and follow up Risk actions.
• Plan, coordinate and carry out internal audits and verifications; support the Lead Auditor as required.
• Facilitate Experience Transfer sessions to embed lessons learned across the project.
• Coordinating and following up on improvement initiatives and incentive schemes to promote QRM matters in the project.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports for Projects and Construction.
• Participate in project meetings as directed by the Project Quality Manager.
• Acting as the contact for the client and authorities on QRM-related matters.

Vendor Pre-qualification and Criticality Assessment

• Coordinate and perform Vendor Pre-qualification (TQSR) activities, including document review and on-site audits where required.
• Establish and maintain Criticality Ratings for all procurement packages.
• Ensure detailed Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are developed for all subcontracts and purchase orders, incorporating project intervention points based on criticality levels.

Vendor Inspection and Oversight

• Lead and manage Vendor Inspection Engineers assigned for Various packages and activities.
• Manage, supervise and monitor vendor inspection activities executed through Third-Party Inspection (TPI) service contracts as TPI Coordinator.
• Coordinate with fabrication yards and vendors on all QA/QC documentation requirements.
• Develop vendor package follow-up plan based on ITP & Coordinate inspection activities with client, Construction, completion & operations representatives.
• Attend pre-inspection meetings, conduct surveillance visits, witness tests and verify timely production of inspection reports in line with ITP requirements.
• Review vendor quality and final documentation; resolve client comments in coordination with vendors.
• Report progress and elevate potential problem areas to Package Responsible Engineers, Site Quality Coordinators and the Project Quality Manager.
• Conduct planned and ad hoc audits or reviews of vendor activities as required by the project.
• Identify non-conformances; ensure deviations (including waivers) are formally raised, investigated, correctively actioned, and closed out with documented evidence.

Construction Quality and General

• Collaborate with the Construction & Mechanical Completion discipline to ensure quality activities are executed on schedule and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Assist in preparing work instructions when required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Work experience requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality engineer FPSO/EPC projects regionally.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Vendor Inspection Coordination & Auditor role.
• Experience in Risk Coordinator position is preferred.
• DNV Class FPSO EPC project experience is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.

Certified Lead or Internal Auditor.

• CSWIP Welding and NDE Inspection Certification.
• Welding Engineer (Preferred).
• NACE Coating Inspection Certification (preferred).
• Basic EIT inspection and certification (Preferred).
• Risk Coordinator Certification (preferred).

Other skills:

• Good knowledge of and experience in developing and reviewing WPSs and PQRs.
• Good knowledge of NDE methods and procedure review.
• Good knowledge of coating systems.
• Good knowledge of EIT inspection and certification requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of oil and gas industry standards: ASME, ANSI, ASTM, API, ISO, NORSOK, CNLOER, and equivalent.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare project reports and present technical issues to design teams and external parties.
• Comfortable working in international, multicultural environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design, quality, certification and vendor processes on FPSO projects.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Willing and able to travel internationally on short notice and perform overtime as required.

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