Subsea QA​/QC Specialist

Overview

The Subsea QA/QC Specialist (Project) is a project-specific quality focal point, interfacing with project stakeholders and contractors to ensure QA/QC compliance for effective project execution and handover.

The project scope involves subsea pipeline repairs to CWC and sleeper anomalies.

• Capable to work effectively under pressure during fast-track, specialized subsea pipeline repair shutdown projects.
• Addresses complex QA/QC-related problems and issues, particularly in relation to subsea and pipelines systems.
• Rapid, front-line response to pipeline related events, issues and/or incidents during shutdown, depressurization and re-pressurization.
• Ability to plan and action key project QA/QC activities in a timely and professional manner.
• Takes decisive action relating to project quality issues and escalates significant concerns to the Project Manager and Head of projects QA/QC.
• Ensure compliance with systems and processes including the Project Management System. Prepare plans and work schedules to ensure effective project completion.
• Review FEED deliverables and engineering study reports to support the development of the Project Quality Plan and Procedures
• Review the project scope of work, to determine the nature, extent, and frequency of quality verification activities
• Provide support during tender phase to review the pipeline repair methodology (including repair methods and inspection techniques, equipment, planning, and qualification/ certification requirements), with emphasis on document review, preparation of subcontractor documents, CTR preparation, bid evaluation and vendor selection.
• Monitor, evaluate and report the inspection and testing status of the pipeline repair activities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative interface relationships with Engineering Consultants, Subsea Pipeline Repair Installation and Inspection contractors (including nominated specialist third-party contractor organizations), and the applicable regulatory focal points.
• Review and acceptance contractor's and vendor's quality reports/deliverables, in line with the project quality requirements
• Verify that the repair activities are in accordance with the approved methodology.
• Support underwater inspection of offshore structures, including UWI scope, anomaly criteria, execution support, report review and anomaly assessment/follow-up.
• Monitor the technical inspections, verification, certification and acceptance by Specialist Third Party Inspection Contractor, and review and accept the final documentation.
• Establish and lead the project QA verification programs to ensure ongoing project compliance throughout engineering, procurement, repair/installation.
• Ensure QA/QC readiness for mechanical acceptance, and compliant project completion/ handover.
• Lead the NCR management process for identified non-conformances - including NCR/CAR issue, RCA, disposition approval and close-out.
• Identify, record and communicate quality lessons learned, and identify suitable corrective actions to improve work processes and prevent further undesirable conditions/ situations.
• Implement and uphold the Qatargas health, safety and environment requirements throughout project execution.

• Bachelor of Engineering from recognized university
• Current and valid BOSIET certificate
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent) with extensive experience leading QMS audits and QA verification programs for each project phase, i.e., Engineering, Procurement, and Repair/ Installation. (
  
  NOTE:
  
  if equivalent is proposed, evidence of equivalence shall be provided).
• 15 years of working experience in Quality Assurance & Control for Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM projects; 10 years of which must include exposure to subsea pipeline projects.
• Shall have a proven track record in a senior QA/QC role, delivering challenging subsea projects
• Subsea Pipeline Project Experience is essential, with emphasis on Pipeline Operations, Integrity inspection, Maintenance and/or Design/Construction. Specific experience shall include specialized Pipeline Isolations for Subsea Pipeline Repair and Sleeper damage
• Capability to develop and implement project quality plans, ITPs, QA and QC procedures, procurement plans, material / equipment criticality ratings, etc.
• Proven source-inspection coordination and expediting experience, for critical/long-lead materials.
• Support underwater inspection of offshore structures, including UWI scope, anomaly criteria, execution support, report review and anomaly assessment/follow-up.

• Salary: Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
• Work Schedule: 10 Hours / 6 Days

• Duration: 24 Months, with possible extension
• Location: Qatar