Qualification:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering (or Equivalent) from a recognized university.
- IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
- Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.1 / AWS-CWI), Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2) and NDT Leve-2 Certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP) is a must. Equivalent International Certifications acceptable.
- Having IIW-Welding Engineer / NDT level-3 and Certification in advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, Auto UT etc.,) will be an advantage.
- Professional membership / affiliations with recognized chartered or other professional institutions like ASNT / AWS / TWI / NACE / ASQ-CMQ&OE, MCQI-CQP or similar is desirable.
Experience:
- 15 years experience in the construction of major Green field or Brown-field Process Plants (Refinery, NGL / LNG Plants, Petrochemical complex or similar) in Oil & Gas industry. Experience in GCC is preferable.
- Worked with major EPIC Contractors / End User in similar position in major projects with overall responsibility for the Quality of Piping / Mechanical discipline Construction and Commissioning activities. Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects, testing requirements and acceptance criteria related various Piping systems and Rotating / Stating Equipment and managing overall disciplines QA/QC aspects in major Oil and Gas Projects.
- Good knowledge in understanding and application of international Codes, Standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.).
- Sound working knowledge on QA/QC aspects, testing requirements, acceptance criteria related to Piping, Pipeline, Static and Rotating equipment and managing these Mechanical discipline activities in major Oil and Gas Projects.
- Ability to work well and effectively communicate with contractor / Third Party /End user personnel and colleagues at all levels in multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment.
- Hands on experience in preparation, review and approval of Quality Plans / ITPs / QCPs / MARs / Welding, NDT, HT, Painting and other test procedures; undertaking Inspection / testing activities related to Structural / Piping / Pipelines Pre-fabrication and miscellaneous Static & Rotating Equipment (Pressure Vessels / Exchangers / Tanks / Pumps / Compressors / Package Equipment etc.,) during Field Erection / installation, Testing, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities.
- Experienced in managing the team of discipline inspectors, coordinating respective inspection & testing activities, establishing, and monitoring KPI in respective discipline.
- Experienced in development or implementation of Quality Surveillance Program, Completion Management System (CMS) and associate Inspection & Test Records (ITRs), Technical Integrity Verification (TIV), Flawless Project Delivery (FPD), Project Quality Health Check (PQHC) Program.
- Experienced in implementing and conducting Pre-Qualification / QMS / Quality and technical compliance checks and audits, Quality Walk through of EPIC organizations and project activities.
- Requires good knowledge of project features & Specialties with the ability to resolve highly complex QA/QC related issues and disputes arising from incorrect and disparate interpretations of Project technical requirements and Scope of work, by various parties involved in the project, including external authorities.