Technical Authority Quality

BW Offshore Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore company is seeking a Technical Authority – Quality Management in Singapore, to own quality management frameworks and ensure compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Engineering and at least 15 years in the offshore Oil & Gas industry, ideally with experience as a Project Quality Manager. Strong leadership, data analysis skills and fluency in English are essential. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years in offshore Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience as Project Quality Manager required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality management frameworks for projects and asset operations.
• Provide mentoring to Quality Management professionals.
• Lead assessment of quality related incidents.

Skills

Quality Management

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk identification

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience

Job description

BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects, and have cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation. BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying our offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

BWO is looking for a Technical Authority – Quality Management to join BWO’s team of Technical Authorities. Technical Authorities are key to the Technical Assurance process, ensuring that inherent safety principles and good practice is applied. This is done by defining the fit-for-purpose technical requirements for BWO FPSOs, and the verification that those requirements are implemented.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Owner of the BWO frameworks for Quality Management of projects and asset operations
• Provide expert advice to the wider BWO organisation, where required
• Provide mentoring to the Quality Management professionals within the BWO organisation.
• Perform monitoring, verification, and analysis of projects and operations to identify weak signals of quality related issues and to ensure continuous improvement of the Quality Management framework
• Lead assessment of quality related incidents categorised at Level 3
• Provide guidance and support to others assessing quality related incidents categorised at Level 2
• Engage with relevant industry bodies to ensure that the Quality Management framework remains aligned with industry standards and the business objectives of BWO
• Support the development of systems, tools, and procedures needed by projects and operations for effective Quality Management within the framework.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline; Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be acceptable
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the offshore Oil & Gas industry. In particular, Projects and Operations phases of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) assets within an Operating Company and Contractor environments, or closely related industry
• Previous experience working as Project Quality Manager is required. Previous experience working as Technical Authority / Subject Matter Expert is desirable.
  Comprehensive knowledge of industry rules and standards related to Quality Management such as ISO and Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Proficient in analyzing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to enhance quality processes.
• Skilled in identifying areas for improvement within existing processes and recommending changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, including streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and improving overall quality
• Capable of identifying potential quality risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, demonstrating a proactive approach to preventing quality issues
• Effective in working with project teams and asset operations to identify and resolve quality issues
• Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement quality improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• The successful candidate must possess a profound understanding and extensive experience in leading roles within the discipline of Quality Management for large FPSO projects.
• Operational experience is advantageous, as it relates to the ability to prioritize and understand how system verification should be conducted to ensure that systems remain operational and healthy throughout their design lifetime.
• Must possess excellent conceptual thinking skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a pragmatic and delivery orientated approach
• Excellent leadership skills with a high focus on influencing stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work in a structured and analytical manner
• Previous experience working in a multinational environment is desirable
• Fluent in English (written and oral)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.