JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer - E&I : Compex with extensive experience in oil and gas / petrochemical industry to join our team in Basra, Iraq on a 6/2 Rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure that Company, deliver a quality service that achieves the requirements of the client and complies with the relevant international/ national codes and standards
• Ensure that the Company management system is adhered to and that all services and products are procured and inspected in compliance with client, industry the Company requirements
• Mentor and coach colleagues on all aspects of quality in relevant business area to support a quality culture with relentless focus on excellence
• Engages with all levels of relevant business and client organization
• Manage a program of management system inductions for the project
• Address queries from customers related to quality documentation of products supplied
• Inspect and ensure compliance to quality of raw materials, parts in process and finished products manufactured by vendors
• Prepare, review and approve Quality Assurance Plan, Material Test Reports, Product Testing Reports, Final Product QC, In-process manufacturing quality
• Promote the awareness of quality and concepts, promoting the review and challenge of working practices and methods to enhance performance
• Support to delivery of the contract Assurance Programme Plan and conduct internal project and supplier audits, Conduct Vendor and Supplier Qualification Evaluations
• Ensure that planned project, vendor and subcontractor and internal quality audits are executed in accordance with the audit and review program
• Support in conducting root cause analysis of project nonconformities and technical incidents Participate in local management reviews
• Attend kick off meetings to provide QA/QC input Determine inspection level and requirements of product/ material
• Review and approve product /material requisitions and validate QC requirements
• Provide Quality input to technical bid evaluations Review and approve necessary vendor and supplier documents including ITPs, NDE procedures and reports, Manufacturing Record Books
• Support 3rd party inspection coordination process and review inspection reports and release notes
• Review and approval of sub-constractor's and commissioning ITPs
• Review construction and commissioning workpacks prior to site issue
• Conduct review of project technical queries and standard deviation requests
• Verify completeness of vendor and project documentation and Support implementation of quality continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure the closure of Quality requirements for project close out
• Regular quality reporting as required and ensure the satisfactory reporting, tracking and closure of project NCRs and Preventive Actions
• Quality input to project lessons learned and risk management sessions
• Assist in the maintenance, documentation and deployment of the Company quality management system
• Ensure compliance of the Company management system with current and new legislation
• Supports Management review and prepares relevant data inputs
• Develop and execute contract quality programs in accordance with Contract and/or Projects Execution Plan arrangements
• Monitor Engineering, Procurement and Construction KPI's and act accordingly
• Supports the development of Audit schedules
• Executes audits in accordance with approved audit schedules.
• Facilitates incident investigations
• Attend project kick off meetings as required to provide quality support and advice according to QA/QC deliverables
• Review and approve product/material requisitions and validate quality control and certification requirements
• Assign and coordinate product/material inspection activities in accordance to the specifications set out in purchase orders, datasheets, drawings and client specifications/ requirements, Inspection & Test plans
• Coordinate third party vendor inspection visits, review and distribution of inspection reports
• Review and validation of quality control activities to verify product/service meets stipulated requirements
• Interface with appointed independent verification authority as required
• Facilitate and participate in the recall of defective materials/product to ensure quarantine and replacement as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical / Instrumentation
• Quality Auditor Qualification by recognised industry body (essential)
• Compex Certification is Mandatory
• NDE Level II (desirable)
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification or equivalent (essential)
• Membership of CQI or country specific Industry body (desirable)
• Must be fully familiar with international codes & standards to be applied during Engineering and Procurement phase of projects
• Minimum 10-15 years Oil and Gas experience in EPC Company engaged in Major Oil / Gas projects
• Middle East experience (essential)
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format
• Analytical, Problems Solving skills and Systematic thinking
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with good initiative and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within multi-cultural workforces and environments
• Ability to be a good team player