Offshore Pipeline QC Lead

Job Description

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate the Quality Inspectors on board the offshore vessel
• Drive Quality Performance Monitoring, including quality indicators, KPI dashboards and reporting
• Develop and implement, when required, procedures and Inspection Test Plans / ITPs
• Ensure technical integrity, quality compliance and alignment with project requirements
• Verify that engineering issues are properly addressed in accordance with project specifications, codes, standards, classification rules and regulations
• Support the Upstream Quality Manager during surveillance audits and inspections
• Ensure integrity assurance and contract compliance throughout offshore installation activities
• Review final documentation and quality records required for the Dispatch Dossier and Manufacturing Record Book / MRB
• Prepare and issue the weekly quality report
• Participate in weekly quality meetings
• Raise, monitor and support the closure of NCRs, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions
• Support punch list identification and follow-up
• Contribute to the project lessons learned process and ensure implementation of feedback
• Interface with other disciplines on board to ensure safe, compliant and on-time execution of the work
• Ensure contractor activities are performed in line with project standards and specifications
• Provide feedback and lessons learned to the client’s headquarters

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or another relevant technical qualification
• Advanced degree or professional quality certifications would be an advantage
• Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance leadership roles
• Strong background in offshore pipeline installation, pipelay operations and quality control
• Proven experience on board offshore installation vessels, ideally with offshore installation contractors
• Strong knowledge of ITPs, NCR management, MRB, quality records, audits and surveillance inspections
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced offshore environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage inspectors and coordinate multiple interfaces
• Ability to work effectively within a small, flexible and multicultural team
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with multiple disciplines and contractors
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Valid BOSIET certification required prior to offshore mobilization
• Valid OGUK Medical certification required prior to offshore mobilization

Additional Information

• Location: Offshore campaign 
• Rotation : 4x4
• Sector: Oil & Gas / LNG / Offshore Installation
• Scope: Offshore pipeline installation, with focus on 22” pipeline installation
• Environment: Offshore vessel, international and multicultural project environment
• Reporting line: Offshore Installation Manager
• Functional reporting: Upstream Quality Manager
• Certifications required: BOSIET and OGUK Medical