Lead Quality Engineer - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - SGS

Description

Long term contract for a major Oil and Gas Operator General ResponsibilitiesThe main job purpose is to lead the brownfield minor mods portfolio projects & Turnaround teams providing Quality Assurance and Quality Control support and advice to the projects.

The Lead must have experience of leading projects through the design, procurement construction and commissioning phases. The Lead must have experience of delivering through EPC's.
The position will be located in Aberdeen but may require business travel to vendor locations, as required.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities are to:

• Develop and implement a Project Quality Management System.

Custodian of the Project Quality Plan throughout the Project Lifecycle.
Work closely with the EPC ensuring Quality is delivered effectively and as per the contract.
Ensure compliance with the Specifications, Standards and Codes applicable to the Project.
Monitor and ensure compliance with procedures by way of Quality Management Audits, Reviews and Health checks across the scopes.
Develop, Implement and be Custodian of the Project Quality Audit & Review Schedule.

Facilitating and preparing Monthly Quality Steering Team MeetingsRecording and reporting quality findings (NCRs / Observations) and creating reports and associated KPIs.

Ensuring Quality issues are reported, highlighted and addressed to satisfactory closure.
Ensuring that Quality Risks are identified, along with providing and managing mitigating actions. Develop Quality bow-ties.

Oversee and deliver the Management of Repeated Failures process to achieve flawless Project delivery objectives, leading indicators, and agreed Quality KPIs.

Oversee and deliver Lessons Learned in conjunction with project engineers.
Lead RCA and Quality investigations.
Plan and coordinate inspections throughout procurement & construction.

Attend Kick-Off / Pre-Inspection Meetings where required;Review of contractor / vendors quality plans and inspection and test plan to ensure adequate hold and witness points have been identified to ensure appropriate levels of control are being applied;Ensure Verification is in accordance with the Project developed TIV Plan, and the Verification Scheme for Safety Environmental Critical Elements (SECE) and the Performance Standards (PS).Oversee any 3rd Party IVB contract, working closely with the Greenfield, Brownfield, wells and subsea divisionsAssist in Assurance Event Planning & Management, Reporting and Action Tracking.

Maintain Quality Awareness across the Project team - ensure training programs are in place for all staff. Skills 15+ years' experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, with significant Quality experience on projects & Turnarounds.

Experience as a qualified Lead Quality AuditorKnowledge and experience of ISO 9001.Experience managing Technical Integrity Verification and working with and managing 3rd party IVB contractsExperience with managing EPC contractors.

Good communication and team skills – being able to successfully work together with an EPC business partner in a new culture/environment.

Appreciation and honesty with people – valuing diverse opinion.