Head of Quality – COMP3 (F-1216-Q)

Key Accountabilities Implement the Project Quality Plan and ensure the effective implementation of Contractor’s Project Quality Management System and procedures to ensure that all project activities are compliant with project specifications , including: Develop and implement a Procurement Surveillance Plan for all procured equipment and materialsReviewing and approving Vendors Inspection & Test Plans, quality control procedures and testing proceduresEnsuring the provision of inspection resources using QG approved Third Party Inspection Service (TPIS) agencies to conduct vendor surveillance inspectionsEnsure that inspection records are maintained in a procurement database Develop and implement a Construction Surveillance Plan for each fabrication, construction and installation activity identifying key inspection interventionsReviewing and approving Contractors and Subcontractors Inspection & Test Plans, quality control procedures and testing proceduresEnsuring the provision of inspection resources using QG approved Third Party Inspection Service (TPIS) or Site Inspection Service (SIS) agencies to conduct surveillance inspections at all fabrication yards and construction sitesEstablishing Flawless Quality training programs and Welding training programs in conjunction with Contractor to eliminate common defectsEnsure that quality inspection records are maintained in a construction database that is aligned with completions management system to ensure a smooth handover to commissioning Implement Deficiency & NCR Management processes to ensure that all deficiencies and non-conformances are identified, recorded, investigated and resolved to maintain compliance with project requirements Establish a Quality Reporting process to monitor quality performance across all project activities; and to communicate and report on project quality performance, issues and risks, and developing trends to Project Management Team and all relevant stakeholders Actively participate in:Quality Audit Program to confirm that project activities are conducted in accordance with agreed plansLessons Learned process to continuously capture quality learnings from project activities and to use them to develop and optimise process or specification improvementsIssues and Risks Management to ensure that quality related issues and risks are captured and treated promptly and effectively Maintain interfaces, including with:Execution teams to ensure that quality issues are identified and resolved promptly and effectivelyWelding & NDT Lead to ensure that welding related quality issues are identified, communicated and rectifiedSystems Completion team to ensure that inspection records are aligned with and support systems completionProject Management Team to provide feedback on quality issues; to expedite closure of lessons learned; to provide feedback on quality performance generally Provide continual communication, coordination and advice to the Quality Division Manager and COMP3 Project Manager on project quality performance and the quality performance of the EPC Contractor, Subcontractors and Vendors. Conduct other quality related tasks as directed by Quality Division ManagerPart B: Candidate Specification – Minimum RequirementsTechnical And Business Skills Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills. Ability to manage development and implementation of Safety Management Systems adapted to Oil & Gas industry. Requires strong analytical, organisational and planning skillsBehavioural Competencies Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions using presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills. Ability to interact with project management team and Contractors confidently.Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent International Welding Engineer (IWE) or Senior Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.2) or equivalent Additional quality, welding or NDE inspection related qualificationsKnowledge And/or Experience Minimum of 12 years broad experience in execution of major oil & gas projects, including at least 8 years involvement in the construction of major offshore facilities. Minimum of 12 years broad experience in execution of major oil & gas projects, including at least 8 years involvement in the construction of major offshore production facilities. Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior supervisory quality control function with offshore pipeline construction projectsWork Location - Qatar Onshore