SPS QA/QC Lead

SPS QA/QC Lead 
Location: Paris, France, with periodic missions to Paramaribo, Suriname
Start Date: December 2026
Duration: 2 years minimum, renewable
Working Status: Residential

About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced SPS QA/QC Lead to join a major offshore Oil & Gas development project in Suriname.
The project involves the development of the Block 58 offshore reserves, with a significant subsea infrastructure scope and the installation of a new FPSO. With production targeted for 2028, this is a major deepwater development requiring the highest standards of quality assurance and quality control throughout its execution.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all QA/QC activities across the Subsea Production Systems (SPS) package, supporting the SPS Package Manager on all quality-related matters and ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements and applicable industry standards.
The position will be based in Paris, France, with periodic missions to Paramaribo, Suriname, and contractor manufacturing and testing facilities.

Project Scope

The SPS package includes, but is not limited to:

• 34 Subsea Christmas Tree (XT) full systems.
• 6 Production Manifolds and 9 Injection Manifolds, including mudmats.
• 8 Subsea Distribution Units (SDUs), including mudmats.
• Approximately 600 subsea connectors.
• Umbilical Termination Assemblies (UTAs) and Umbilical Termination Heads (UTHs).
• Associated tooling and topside control system hardware and software.

The role covers the full quality lifecycle, from final manufacturing and testing through preservation, transportation, offshore installation, commissioning and final handover to Operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. SPS Package Quality Management

• Coordinate and oversee all QA/QC activities across the SPS package.
• Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Management System (QMS) and compliance with contractual quality requirements.
• Monitor the SPS Contractor's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
• Support the SPS Package Manager and Project Quality Manager on all quality-related matters.
• Monitor quality performance, KPIs, risks, non-conformities and corrective actions.

2. Manufacturing & Quality Surveillance

• Lead quality surveillance activities at contractor, subcontractor and vendor facilities.
• Monitor manufacturing, fabrication and assembly activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate SPS inspectors and third-party inspection agencies.
• Monitor and ensure timely closure of NCRs, concessions, deviations and outstanding punch items.
• Ensure manufacturing quality issues are resolved before equipment release and shipment.

3. Testing, Transportation & Offshore Installation

• Coordinate quality activities associated with FATs, EFATs, SITs and offshore readiness reviews.
• Verify that acceptance criteria are met and supporting test documentation is complete and approved.
• Ensure compliance with preservation, packing, lifting, handling and transportation requirements.
• Monitor transportation damage reports and associated corrective actions.
• Act as the quality focal point during offshore installation campaigns.
• Support the resolution of offshore NCRs and field change requests.

4. Commissioning & Quality Handover

• Support hook-up, commissioning and integrated testing activities.
• Ensure commissioning records and test reports meet project handover requirements.
• Coordinate closure of SPS contractor punch items.
• Develop and implement the SPS Quality Handover Plan.
• Ensure completion of Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs), certification dossiers and Lifetime Quality Records.
• Coordinate final quality dossier reviews and obtain Operations acceptance.

5. Contractor & Project Quality Coordination

• Monitor the day-to-day quality activities of SPS contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and support quality audits in accordance with the project audit programme.
• Review and follow up contractor Quality Plans, ITPs and quality documentation.
• Liaise with the Project Quality Manager, Senior Quality Lead, SPS Package Manager and other project stakeholders.
• Provide regular quality reporting, highlighting KPIs, significant NCRs, audit findings and potential risks.
• Promote a strong quality culture and ensure lessons learned are captured and shared.

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 10 years of experience working on major projects.
• Significant experience in a similar QA/QC leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of Subsea Production Systems (SPS) and associated equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing quality surveillance, inspection, testing and offshore installation.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management Systems, ITPs, NCR management and quality audits.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, vendors and third-party inspection agencies.
• Experience with quality documentation, manufacturing record books and project handover processes.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

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