QA/QC Coordinator

Job Summary

To support the Lead Quality Engineer in implementing and monitoring the Project Quality Management System and contractor compliance across the GTS-1 22 km x 36-inch Pipeline Re-routing Program, coordinating field QA/QC activities (welding, coating, civil/structural and installation) to achieve flawless project delivery in line with the Company’s quality requirements.

Main Accountabilities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Procedure Enforcement: monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure strict compliance with approved drawings, specifications and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Document Control: review detailed inspection and testing procedures, ensuring all quality functions adhere to approved, documented guidelines.
• Audit Execution: conduct risk-based audits and field spot checks to verify implementation of approved strategies and procedures across the program.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Daily Reporting: collate daily field inspection reports and distribute them to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Performance Analysis: compile and present comprehensive quality performance reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or ad-hoc basis as required by management and the Lead Quality Engineer.

Non-Conformance & Risk Management

• NCR Management: raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for site violations and actively track their resolution.
• Corrective Actions: monitor and document Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to closure.
• Continuous Improvement: identify process gaps, assess risks and recommend actionable improvement initiatives.

Technical Oversight & Change Control

• Change Management: ensure all technical modifications are reviewed and validated by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) prior to execution on site.
• Inspection Coordination: coordinate the activities and outputs of the Welding Inspector, Field Joint Coating Inspector and supporting inspection personnel to ensure consistent quality coverage.

Stakeholder Management & Technical Change Management

• Stakeholder Engagement: with the support of the Lead Quality Engineer, manage day-to-day quality stakeholder relationships across the project team, contractors, vendors and third parties to align on quality expectations and resolve issues at the work front.
• Technical Change Management: support the operationalization of the Project Technical Change Management (TCM) process, ensuring that field changes are adequately identified, captured, documented and routed for review and approval before implementation.
• Action Close-out: track open actions arising from technical changes and ensure they are closed out on time, escalating overdue or at-risk actions to the Lead Quality Engineer.

Quality Observation Reporting (PQOR)

• Raise Observations: raise Project Quality Observation Reports (PQORs) for observed quality issues, deviations, near-misses and improvement opportunities at the work-front.
• Follow-through: follow through on PQORs, monitoring assigned actions and verifying that observations are effectively addressed.
• Timely Closure: ensure PQORs are closed out within agreed timeframes and share recurring themes and trends with the Lead Quality Engineer and the Project Quality Delivery Team.

Key Performance Indicators

• ITP compliance across the program.
• NCR closure rate and timeliness.
• Audit and surveillance completion against plan.
• On-time closure of technical-change open actions.
• PQOR raising and closure timeliness.
• Quality reporting timeliness and accuracy.
• Contractor quality compliance and reduction in rework.

Decision-Making Authority

Stop and report non-compliant quality activities; raise NCRs and Project Quality Observation Reports (PQORs); verify and accept inspection records; coordinate capture of field changes within the Technical Change Management process; direct field QA/QC inspection coverage; and escalate quality risks, deviations and overdue actions to the Project Engineer and Lead Quality Engineer.

Requirements

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

• A university degree (B.Sc./HND) in any Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Welding/coating inspection certification – e.g. AWS CWI / CSWIP and/or AMPP Level 2 or equivalent (minimum Level 2).
• Strong knowledge of API, ASME, ISO and ASTM standards.
• Expertise in quality control and inspection processes and sound understanding of quality assurance and quality management principles.
• Previous oil & gas industry experience, with a track record of supporting engineering / inspection projects.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and valid OPITO / BOSIET or equivalent.

Technical Competencies

• Quality Management Systems and ITP governance.
• Inspection & testing across welding, coating and civil/structural disciplines.
• NCR / CAPA and Quality Observation (PQOR) management; auditing.
• Contractor quality management and Technical Change Management.
• Codes and standards: API / ASME / ISO / ASTM.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Continuous-improvement mindset.