Head of Quality

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Head of Quality (Sohar Yard)

Job Purpose

* Responsible for implementing the QELNG project quality management program and ensuring the effective implementation of Contractor's quality management system, during fabrication of jackets and topsides for NFPS Compression Projects.

* The Head of Quality (Sohar) is responsible to supervise the quality activities at Karimun yard assisted by a site Quality team with the objective to meet the overall project objectives.

Reporting and Relationships

* Direct Report to the Quality Division Manager (NFPS)

* Direct reports: 1

Internal

* Functionally reporting to the Site Manager (Sohar).

* Close collaboration with the Head of Quality (COMP2/5 & COMP3)

* Continuous contacts with COMP3 & COMP2/5 Quality Team and Site Fabrication Team

External

* Continuous contact with EPC Contractor and local Fabrication Subcontractor

* Frequent contacts with vendors

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

* Analyse data effectively and decide on which information is relevant to Project

* Communication and influencing of various organizations acting globally in a multi-cultural environment, while based at Sohar Fabrication Yard (Oman)

* Manages the resolution of problems in more demanding and less familiar situations using precedent and own acquired knowledge.

* Has high visibility to PMT Fabrication Team and EPC Contractor & Subcontractor. Recognizes that errors have significant impact on external parties.

* Ensure there is quality, effectiveness and consistency in fabrication processes, systems, procedures and work products while adhering to established fabrication processes and quality procedures

* This role requires strong leadership and technical experience to drive the EPC Contractor and his local subcontractors to execute the fabrication scope of work according to the quality requirements and implementation of lessons learned from past projects.

Generic Accountabilities - All Employees

Safety Health & Environment

* Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

* Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

* Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Maintain interfaces with Yard Fabrication team to ensure that quality issues are resolved promptly and effectively

2. Coordinate with the Welding & NDE inspectors to ensure that welding related quality issues are identified, communicated and rectified

3. Liaise with Systems Completion team to ensure that inspection records are aligned with and support systems completion

4. Provide feedback on quality issues; expedite closure of lessons learned; provide feedback on quality performance generally

5. Actively participate in safety management programs including attendance at site safety walks and issuance of observation cards

6. Providing continual communication, reporting and close coordination with the Head of Quality (COMP2/5 & COMP3) and Site Manager in Sohar yard on the quality performance of the EPC Contractor, Subcontractors and Vendors

7. Conduct other quality related tasks as directed by the Quality Division Manager

8. Manage site non-conformance and technical deviations in close collaboration with the Head of Quality and Site engineering team.

9. Lessons Learned process to continuously capture quality learnings from fabrication activities and to use them to develop and optimise process or specification improvements

10. Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Engineering

* Additional quality, welding or NDE inspection related qualifications

Knowledge and/or Experience

* 10 years' experience in Quality in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 2 year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.

* Experience with Oil & Gas companies, Contractors, or Service Companies.

* Knowledge of Industry standards

Technical and Business Skills

* Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills

* Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions using presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills

* Ability to manage development and implementation of Quality Management Systems adapted to Oil & Gas industry

* Ability to interact with project management team and Contractors confidently

* Requires strong analytical, organisational and planning skills

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.