Head of Quality

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Quality to lead quality assurance and quality control activities during the fabrication of major offshore oil & gas facilities.
The successful candidate will oversee quality management systems, drive contractor compliance, manage inspection activities, and ensure fabrication is delivered in accordance with international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site quality activities during fabrication.
• Ensure effective implementation of Quality Management Systems.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
• Coordinate Welding, NDE, QA/QC and inspection activities.
• Drive resolution of non-conformances and technical deviations.
• Support systems completion through accurate quality documentation.
• Lead lessons learned and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Interface with fabrication, engineering and project management teams.
• Monitor quality KPIs and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the fabrication yard.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Additional certifications in Quality, Welding or NDE are highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of Quality experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong experience working with EPC Contractors, Fabrication Yards or Oil & Gas Operators.
• Solid understanding of international quality standards and fabrication processes.
• Experience managing Welding, NDE and QA/QC activities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational capabilities.
• Fluent in English.

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