Our client, major LNG Operator in Qatar, is hiring for
Procurement Quality Specialist- Desalination and He5 to work for Multi-Billion LNG expansion project. This is a 24 months contract and residential role to be based initially in Qatar with possible relocation to EPC Site Office.
Job Purpose
Provides Procurement Quality oversight of the EPC Contractor’s program for purchase of materials and equipment to verify quality requirements on behalf of COMPANY.
Reporting And Relationships
Reports to the Head of Vendor Quality
Position is a full-time, residential quality position based in Plant Site, Qatar.
Key Job Accountabilities
- Daily interface with Company discipline Engineers
- Review of Material Requisitions for equipment (Desalination and Helium package) and materials to verify quality requirements and inspection levels.
- Coordinates Third Party Inspection Services (TPIS) for supplementary surveillance on critical packages and selected materials at vendors and sub vendors
- Coordinates activities in accordance with Company Procurement Quality Surveillance Plan and project specifications.
- Attends Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and Pre-Inspection (PIM) on behalf of COMPANY with CONTRACTOR and VENDOR for equipment and materials with (High and Medium Criticality) and selected bulk commodities.
- Ensures Contractor compliance with the stated deliverables of the PO and COMPANY specifications
- Reviews Vendors and Contractors Inspection and Test Plan input for correctness and coordinates COMPANY engineering input
- Coordinates COMPANY attendance as per approved vendor or sub vendor Inspection & Test Plans
- Stewards the Vendor specification deviation process for assigned purchased orders.
- Reviews CONTRACTOR and COMPANY inspection surveillance reports for completeness and follows-up on any anomalies or deficiencies reported.
- Monitors and verifies CONTRACTOR and VENDOR deficiency controls for control of non-conforming product.
- Reviews Vendor preservation procedures, preservation Inspection and Test Plan activities including requirements for shipping and packing.
- Monitors the Vendor Inspection process including identification of Carry Over Work (COW) and Punchlists items.
- Coordinates Company or TPIS attendance to Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
- Conducts Procurement Quality Assessments as per the Procurement Quality Surveillance Plan
- Participates in selected Procurement Quality PO Compliance quality audits
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience / Qualifications
10 years project experience including Procurement Quality Surveillance for the delivery of LNG facilities or energy industry projects
Preferred: Bachelor or Associates Engineering qualification or diploma in a mechanical or electrical discipline
Knowledge And/or Experience
- Strong coordination skills, extensive quality experience in similar responsible roles on major oil & gas engineering & construction projects.
- Experience in facilitating & coordinating efforts to resolve interface issues
- Experience with conducting audits & assessing process-driven quality systems
Technical And Business Skills
- A thorough knowledge of codes and standards and procurement processes related to Packaged & Pressure Equipment, Bulk Commodities, Piping, Valves, Electrical and Instrumentation.
- Working within a structured Quality Management System essential.
- IRCA Audit Certification beneficial