Lead Quality & Vendor Inspection Coordinator

Job responsibilities: Quality, Risk and Improvements • Coordinate and follow up on Non-conformances & Observations through to closure • Conduct Risk session and follow up Risk actions. • Plan, coordinate and carry out internal audits and verifications; support the Lead Auditor as required. • Facilitate Experience Transfer sessions to embed lessons learned across the project. • Coordinating and following up on improvement initiatives and incentive schemes to promote QRM matters in the project. • Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports for Projects and Construction. • Participate in project meetings as directed by the Project Quality Manager. • Acting as the contact for the client and authorities on QRM-related matters. Vendor Pre-qualification and Criticality Assessment • Coordinate and perform Vendor Pre-qualification (TQSR) activities, including document review and on-site audits where required. • Establish and maintain Criticality Ratings for all procurement packages. • Ensure detailed Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are developed for all subcontracts and purchase orders, incorporating project intervention points based on criticality levels. Vendor Inspection and Oversight • Lead and manage Vendor Inspection Engineers assigned for Various packages and activities. • Manage, supervise and monitor vendor inspection activities executed through Third-Party Inspection (TPI) service contracts as TPI Coordinator. • Coordinate with fabrication yards and vendors on all QA/QC documentation requirements. • Develop vendor package follow-up plan based on ITP & Coordinate inspection activities with client, Construction, completion & operations representatives. • Attend pre-inspection meetings, conduct surveillance visits, witness tests and verify timely production of inspection reports in line with ITP requirements. • Review vendor quality and final documentation; resolve client comments in coordination with vendors. • Report progress and escalate potential problem areas to Package Responsible Engineers, Site Quality Coordinators and the Project Quality Manager. • Conduct planned and ad hoc audits or reviews of vendor activities as required by the project. • Identify non-conformances; ensure deviations (including waivers) are formally raised, investigated, correctively actioned, and closed out with documented evidence. Construction Quality and General • Collaborate with the Construction & Mechanical Completion discipline to ensure quality activities are executed on schedule and in accordance with approved procedures. • Assist in preparing work instructions when required. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Work experience requirements: • Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality engineer FPSO/EPC projects regionally. • Minimum 10 years of experience in Vendor Inspection Coordination & Auditor role. • Experience in Risk Coordinator position is preferred. • DNV Class FPSO EPC project experience is preferred. Qualifications: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline. Certified Lead or Internal Auditor. • CSWIP Welding and NDE Inspection Certification. • Welding Engineer (Preferred). • NACE Coating Inspection Certification (preferred). • Basic EIT inspection and certification (Preferred). • Risk Coordinator Certification (preferred). Other skills: • Good knowledge of and experience in developing and reviewing WPSs and PQRs. • Good knowledge of NDE methods and procedure review. • Good knowledge of coating systems. • Good knowledge of EIT inspection and certification requirements. • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Strong working knowledge of oil and gas industry standards: ASME, ANSI, ASTM, API, ISO, NORSOK, CNLOER, and equivalent. • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare project reports and present technical issues to design teams and external parties. • Comfortable working in international, multicultural environments. • Demonstrated knowledge of design, quality, certification and vendor processes on FPSO projects. • Strong project management, problem-solving, leadership and interpersonal skills • Willing and able to travel internationally on short notice and perform overtime as required. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified