Spread QA/QC Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Awareness of the Nigeria Health and Safety Management System
• Required to fulfil the responsibilities of an employee as specified in company’s Health and Safety Management System
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting all pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and handover activities associated with gas pipeline systems, stations, pigging facilities, valve stations, utility systems, and associated equipment.
• Ensures that all systems are tested, operated, and handed over safely in accordance with project specifications, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Implement the QA / QC management system on site.
• Coordinate quality inspections with the EPC Contractors, sub-contractors and vendors and also coordinate all non-destructive testing on site.
• Coordinate with the Owner’s representative on all quality matters.
• Distribute relevant QA / QC documentation to site the EPC Contractors.
• Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in the site internal and external site audits.
• Coordinate all the quality site inspections through the site QC inspectors.
• Ensure all quality control documentation is compiled and completed for as-built hand over through the QC Manager / Spread Manager.
• Control all non-conformance reports and undertake remedial actions.
• Complete site quality control instructions and action remedial responses.
• Review the Owner’s specification and undertake relevant training to the site QC inspector.
• Monitor the implementation of the approved site QC Plan.
• Complete and coordinate the approval of the sites QC technical submittals to the Owner.
• Coordinate with the Quality Manager / Spread manager on all quality issues. Coordinate and chair the QA / QC site weekly meetings with the EPC Contractors QC personnel.
• Ensure that safety is adhered to on site.
• Assure all technical documents relating to site quality control are approved for construction.
• Review work procedures and method statements for compliance with good work practices.
• Interpret and review shop drawings.
• Inspect completed work and / or work in progress to determine whether the work meets specifications and plan requirements.
• Monitor overall construction performance with regard to technical quality and compliance with design and specification requirements.
• Note and report on work that does not meet requirements.
• Educate workers on the required standards.
• Work with Spread Manager / Construction Manager to identify approaches and methods to improve overall quality.
• Monitor the disposition of all issued non-conformance reports.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements when required.
• Review the EPC Contractor’s QA / QC documents (quality plans, work procedures, etc.) prior to start of construction activities.
• Review contractor’s personnel qualification (e.g. Non-Destructive Testing, Welders, Destructive Testing, Painting, Insulation, Refractory) prior to and during the construction activities.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum 8–12 years experience in Multidiscipline QA/QC function on oil & gas projects.
• Experience with ITPs, NDE, WPS, WQT, Weld Fit-ups and Dimensional Checks
• Conversant with API, NACE, SSPC, ISO, ASME, ASTM standards..
• Experience on large-diameter gas transmission pipelines, compressor stations, pigging facilities, metering stations, or related facilities.
• Prior experience on EPC, PMC, or Owner’s Engineer projects is preferred.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• COREN registration or equivalent professional membership is an advantage.
• Relevant QA/QC certifications e.g CSWIP, NACE etc…

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Great troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of construction processes
• Excellent organization and time-management
• Ability to juggle multiple activities simultaneously
• PC software proficiency
• Knowledge of QA / QC system requirements (e.g. acc. to ISO 9001:2008)
• Knowledge of national / international and project specific quality standards and regulations, design and fabrication codes i.e. ASME B 31.3., ASME IX, ASME V, API etc.
• Detailed technical background and experience in welding technology, NDE, materials technology. (e.g. welding engineer, NDE level 2).
• Technical background and experience with handling of quality matters of various disciplines i.e. pipeline, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, coating, insulation, fire proving etc.

SOFT SKILLS: 

• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Ability to work under schedule pressure and in remote site locations.
• Team-oriented with strong safety leadership