Job Description

The QA/QC Engineer is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods. The QA/QC Engineer utilizes knowledge of product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality assurance and quality control standards to improve manufacturing methods with the other QA/QC Engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Prepare specification extract based on contractual requirements in line with PO, Equipment Data Sheet, and Request for Quotation. Material Requisition. Sales Notes. Lesson Learned Activities and International Codes and standards and update these in KOM QA/QC database.

·       Prepare quality assurance documents including ITP, Material Purchase Specifications, MPP, and QA Procedures based on Purchase order contractual requirements and create project-specific specification extract following QA/QC workflow chart in consultation with the respective discipline and Line Manager.

·       Attend Project Kick-off Meeting / Pre-Inspection Meeting as per IMS requirements.

·       Review and approve vendor documents. ITP, Procedures, WPS, PQR, and WPQT based on project needs and contractual requirements for the vendor and sub-vendor components.

·       Apply sound systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, and prioritizing. communication, and resolving quality issues.

·       Maintain testing equipment by keeping a centralized and up-to-date register for all testing instruments issued including equipment calibration records.

·       Progressive signing off ITP upon completion of each stage or activity

·       Coordinate with clients and third-party inspectors for inspection stages including issue of inspection requests according to the agreed format and time frame

·       Communicate to project managers any quality issues and assist in resolving the identified issues as quickly as possible and propose proactive measures to prevent any possible re-work or non-conformance

·       Monitor and control inspection activities associated with the Project Quality Objectives and Key Performance Indicators.

·       Create event notes for any non-compliance noticed during fabrication and prepare a lesson-learned activity for validation by the Head of Quality.

·       Review fabricator's inspection reports and testing reports and ensure compilation of manufacturer's data record (MDR).

·       Issue weekly progress inspection reports using Jord's Inspection database.

·       Issue updated OA planning schedule every week for the allotted jobs.

·       Manage customer-issued NCRs and track them through closure.

·       Follow-up required corrective and preventive actions as a result of supplier qualification (or re-qualification) audits, and project surveillance audits.

·       Issue Final Inspection release note upon completion of all inspection activities and release for dispatch

·       Stop work when:

·    People’s health and Safety are at risk, i.e., due to non-usage of PPE, lack of safety equipment, poor quality, equipment, and machinery

·    Quality-related processes and relevant approved documentation are not strictly followed
Conducting internal audits at various office premises as per the approved internal audit checklists / Jord IMS system compliance requirements.

·       The above Duties and responsibilities are at a minimum, however, based on job needs there may be additional work required to ensure quality needs are met.

·       Adhere to all Jord company policies and IMS requirements

Skills and Experience:

·       Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.

·       Minimum 6 to 10 years of shop experience in pressure Vessels according to ASME Sec Vlll / Sec IX / Sec V, preferably with API661 and Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE) / Air Cooled Condenser (ACC).

·       Well conversant with Various ASME / API / BS / ISO / EU / other International standards which are applicable primarily for Oil and Gas Industries usage.

·       Conversant with welding and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.

·       Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques.

·       Knowledge of receipt inspection, welding, non-destructive testing, post-weld heat treatment, testing, painting, and packing methods for products and processes.

·       Knowledge of inspection, test, and measurement techniques.

·       Experience In Interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, policy statements, and other guideline materials.

·       Experience in conducting studies and investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical and documented recommendations
Proficient English written and oral communication skills