Job Purpose

The Onshore Lead of Quality BGD - Lean Gas Lines – is responsible to oversee the implementation of the Quality Program and verify that all Quality and Welding  procedures are established in accordance with project requirements. Perform as Quality Lead BGD  and  review Contractors Quality deliverables including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), Procedure Quality Records (PQRs) and NDT procedures.

Technical and Business Skills

·      Thorough knowledge in Leading Welding Engineering, Quality Control & coordination of Welding activities within the Oil & Gas Construction Industry.

·      Must be capable of positive decision-making & demonstrating a high level of judgement & responsibility.

·      Assertive Quality management leadership skills. Must be capable of communicating Quality and Welding requirements, results and status throughout Company and contractor management and craft labour levels.

Behavioural Skills

·        Planning & Organising

·        Good work ethics

·        Teamwork and inter functional support

·        Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

·         Degree in Metallurgical/Welding Engineering (or Mechanical Engineering with Welding Engineering).

·         Welding professional qualification (CEng, EWE or  IWE) (where equivalent is proposed, evidence of equivalence shall be provided).

·         Qualifications in Auditing,  NDT  field are desirable.

Knowledge and/or Experience

·         Minimum of 10 years’ experience associated with Leading Welding Engineering, Quality Control & coordination of Welding activities within the Oil & Gas Construction Industry.

·         Experience with multi-national contractors, in particular those involved in the construction of LNG production facilities.

·         Considerable relevant experience in the construction of onshore Oil & Gas installations. Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and extensive experience in welding processes. Expert knowledge in welding of high strength steels used in oil and gas industry. 

·         Experience  in welding of API 620 tanks & Piping/Pipelines .

·         Fully conversant with international codes and standards used in oil and gas industry.

·         Mechanical testing including corrosion and pitting tests. Strong preference given to candidates with prior Qatar Gas or IOC project experiences.