Location: Initially UK (Montrose and/or Bristol), with frequent international travel and relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan during the installation phase
Duration: 12 Months Renewable
The Project is a major offshore development located in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, approximately 100 km southeast of Baku in 500 metres of water depth. The project includes the installation of a complete Subsea Production System (SPS) tied back via subsea pipelines to a new onshore Central Processing Facility (CPF), designed to process approximately 450 MMscfd of gas and 38,000 barrels of condensate per day.
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Lead the implementation of the SPS Package Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with Project Quality requirements.
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Develop and implement the SPS Quality Strategy throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
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Ensure contractor compliance with Contract Exhibit H, Company specifications, and Project Quality requirements.
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Drive quality objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across the SPS Package.
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Ensure effective implementation of risk-based inspection and surveillance plans.
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Promote quality excellence throughout all phases of project execution.
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Supervise day-to-day quality activities performed by EPC Contractors and key subcontractors.
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Monitor contractor implementation of approved Quality Management Systems.
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Review and approve Contractor Project Quality Plans.
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Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing Quality Plans, and quality procedures.
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Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual quality commitments are achieved.
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Coordinate quality activities across global manufacturing sites and fabrication yards.
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Support vendor qualification and supplier quality surveillance activities.
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Coordinate quality surveillance at vendor manufacturing facilities worldwide.
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Monitor fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, preservation, and shipment activities.
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Witness critical inspections and manufacturing hold points where required.
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Ensure compliance with approved Inspection & Test Plans.
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Verify manufacturing activities comply with Company specifications and international standards.
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Coordinate inspection activities with local supervisors and inspectors.
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Monitor subcontractor quality performance throughout manufacturing.
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Ensure implementation of ISO 9001 Quality Management System processes.
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Monitor Quality Audits and contractor audit programmes.
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Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions.
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Monitor Quality KPIs and contractor performance indicators.
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Ensure calibration and testing activities are properly controlled.
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Coordinate Lessons Learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support project standardization activities.
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Ensure compliance with Company quality requirements and applicable international standards.
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Review and approve contractor quality documentation.
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Verify manufacturing records and inspection documentation.
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Ensure complete Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs) are compiled.
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Prepare and finalize Quality Dossiers for project deliverables.
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Verify material certifications, inspection reports, and testing documentation.
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Ensure equipment certification packages are complete prior to shipment.
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Coordinate Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies and Certification Authorities.
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Define inspection priorities, schedules, and surveillance requirements.
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Interface with Project Quality Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
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Monitor contractor quality performance and report significant issues.
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Prepare quality reports, KPI summaries, and management presentations.
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Provide technical guidance to project inspectors and quality personnel.
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Demonstrate exemplary commitment to Company H3SE policies and procedures.
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Ensure all quality activities are performed in accordance with Company HSE requirements.
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Promote safe working practices throughout contractor and vendor organizations.
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Comply with Company Ethics and Code of Conduct.
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Promote implementation of the Company's Anti-Corruption Programme.
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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
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Minimum 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
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Proven experience as SPS QA/QC Lead, Package Quality Lead, Senior QA/QC Engineer, or similar role on major EPC/EPCI offshore projects.
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Extensive experience managing quality throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of subsea equipment.
Strong knowledge of Subsea Production Systems including:
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Subsea Trees
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Manifolds
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Umbilicals
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Subsea Control Systems
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Subsea Structures
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Associated SPS Equipment
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Proven experience with global vendor surveillance and supplier quality management.
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Strong background in manufacturing quality control, inspections, and contractor quality management.
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Experience reviewing and approving Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing Quality Plans, and quality procedures.
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Experience managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Root Cause Analysis, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA), and Quality KPIs.
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Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs), Quality Dossiers, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and manufacturing documentation.
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Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
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Strong understanding of international codes and standards including API, ISO, and DNV.
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Experience working within multinational EPC/EPCI project environments.
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Previous project experience is considered a strong advantage.
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English - Fluent / Professional Proficiency (Mandatory)
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