QA/qc Supervisor

**QA QC Supervisor**

To ensure that all construction, installation, and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with the project quality plan, approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and relevant international codes and standards. The QA/QC Inspector is the frontline guardian of quality and integrity on the project.

**Key Responsibilities & Duties**:
**Inspection & Verification**:

- Conduct routine and witness inspections for all mechanical, piping, structural, and electrical/instrumentation disciplines. This includes:

- **Materials**: Verifying material certifications (MTCs), material traceability, and proper storage.
- **Coatings & Linings**: Inspection of surface preparation (blasting), coating thickness (DFT), adhesion, and holiday detection.
- **Installation**: Dimensional checks, bolt torquing, equipment alignment, grouting, and installation per drawings.
- **Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)**: Witnessing NDT activities (RT, UT, MPI, LPT) and interpreting reports.
- **Electrical**: Inspection of cable laying, terminations, grounding, and equipment installation.
- **Commissioning**: Verifying cleanliness, tightness, and readiness of systems for handover.

**Documentation & Reporting**:

- Complete and maintain accurate inspection records, Inspection Test Reports (ITRs), and Quality Dossiers.
- Report and document any non-conformances (NCRs), initiate corrective action requests (CARs), and verify the implementation of corrective actions.
- Review and verify contractor/subcontractor quality documentation for compliance.

**Surveillance & Auditing**:

- Monitor the implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) by all project personnel.
- Conduct surveillance audits of work areas and processes to ensure compliance with specified requirements.

**Coordination & Communication**:

- Liaise with construction supervisors, client representatives, and third-party inspectors to coordinate inspection activities.
- Attend daily coordination meetings to report on quality status, issues, and upcoming inspection hold points.
- Clearly communicate quality requirements and standards to the construction workforce.

**Safety**:

- Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in compliance with project HSE procedures.
- Promote a culture of quality and safety on the worksite.

**Qualifications & Experience**:
**Mandatory**:

- **Education**: Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Metallurgy, or related field).
- **Experience**: Minimum of **10+ years** of experience in a QA/QC inspection role within the **oil and gas industry**.
- **EPC Project Experience**: Must have proven experience on major **EPC offshore projects** through the construction and commissioning phases.
- **Certifications**: Hold valid internationally recognized certification(s) such as:

- **BGAS** or **NACE** for coating inspection.
- **ISO 9001 Lead Auditor** certification is highly advantageous.

**Preferred**:

- **Middle East Experience**: Prior experience working on projects in **Middle East**UAE, Qatar or KSA.
- **Multi-discipline knowledge**: Understanding of multiple disciplines (Welding, Piping, Coatings, E&I) is a significant advantage.

**Skills & Competencies**:

- **Expert Knowledge**: In-depth knowledge of relevant international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI, ISO, NACE).
- **Meticulous Attention to Detail**: Unwavering focus on identifying defects and non-compliances.
- **Integrity**: Must be unwavering in upholding quality standards, even under pressure.
- **Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills**: Ability to clearly explain technical issues and enforce requirements with construction crews and management.
- **Proactive & Assertive**: Ability to identify potential quality issues before they occur.
- **Computer Skills**: Proficiency in MS Office and experience with project Document Management Systems (DMS).

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months