Quality Manager (Aramco Approved)
Worley Parsons Engineering Consultancies
Total years of experience :20 years, 4 Months
Prepared and submitted Project Quality Plan which is in line with the quality requirements of ISO 9001, and contractual obligations to ensure the proper elements have been addressed
Performed quality audits for the implementation of work process and contract procedures.
Worked closely with the Project Director/ Project Managers, Engineering and Discipline managers advises him of the status of quality-related activities.
Interfaces with the customer on assurance issues, maintain an understanding customer perceptions and expectations and proactively advise project management of any recommended action.
Assessed progress against project objectives, including contractual, legal and Company EMS compliance through reviews, checks and assessments on the project sites and associated supplier sties, and report findings to project management.
Assigned experienced and qualified personnel to perform project assurance activities and coordinate with the Quality Director for independent and peer assessors.
Substantiated the conformance of products. Identify and document any problems on the product conformity and where needed initiate, recommend, approve, or provide solutions to non-conformance and verify implementation of solutions and corrective action.
Coordinated with other functional managers to ensure correct implementation of project guidelines, contract, and other related procedures.
Assisted with supplier evaluation and negotiation to ensure quality of supplier practices, product and suitability of inspection and test programs.
Ensured all Quality deliverables are complied with the project requirements.
Reviewed the design packages for 60%, 90% and 100% DBSP and Project Proposal (FEED) and NCR’s (actions) issued on the non-conformities in Worley Assurance System.
Evaluated the performance indicators of the project quality management system.
Submitted the Project Design Metrics Report (PDMR) to client on monthly basis.
Facilitated continuous improvement on projects to enhance the quality performance and to achieve internal/external customer satisfaction.
Conducted formal investigation of the design rejections on the classification of the event which warrants Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with implementation of agreed solutions with the disciplines.
Conducted Risk Management sessions throughout the project to capture both threat and opportunities to evaluate and mitigate the uncertainties of the factors that could negatively affect the business.
Addressed the concerns during the management meetings affecting the Quality processes requirements and recommendations being provided as per contractual obligations.
Managed action and non-conformance tracking databases and validate adequate investigation, follow-up and corrective actions are implemented.
Conducted risk workshop to ensure risk is reviewed by the level of management appropriate to the nature and magnitude of the risks.
Review Risk Register’s current controls for effectiveness, where necessary, identify and challenge ineffective treatment plans, and work with project quality to validate effectiveness.
Report progress against project risk performance measures and provide project management with timely analysis to inform decision making
Prepared and submitted Quality plan and procedures to ensure that the appropriate elements of the Quality Management Program have been addressed
Applied the Project Quality Plan (PQP) Periodically and monitor the levels of compliance and adherence to it within the project
Reviewed Design drawings package of 60%, 90% & 100% IFC drawings and provided comments as required.
Proactive in engaging with customers to ensure that customer assurance expectations and requirements has met. Build and maintain relationships with customer operations and assurance personnel.
Ensured that all site personnel’s, along with subcontractors at project site are fully aware of the requirements of the PQP, with respect to their area of responsibility, and where necessary, to provide "Quality Training" to redress any noted deficiencies
Ensure, in conjunction with the Project Manager, that personnel are working with the latest revisions of the Project documentation
Monitored all project work activities is carried out in accordance with quality control plans, and that the appropriate quality record or relevant document, including survey results and tests & Inspection sheets, is generated.
Ensure that all quality documents / records/test results are properly filed in the appropriate section of the Quality Record filing system and/or within the overall Project Filing System
Carried out the project audits for 15% & 60% Completion of Design, Procurement and Construction progress as per schedule Q and ISO criteria.
Action/follow up the audit findings, in conjunction with the Project Manager and the Top Management representative to ensure the closeout of findings.
Determining where the improvements are needed, recommending the appropriate corrective action and reporting quality activities to the Project Manager
Advising the Project Manager on all current quality matters and improvements, and areas of concern.
Supervising and coordination of the quality team, supervisors, project team, and other management members to understand the quality objectives and approach
Assessed the implementation of Quality Plan and Quality Control Procedure at site
Conducted Management Review Meeting periodically with top management for every 6 months
Coordination with the area construction managers on all quality issues
Assured all documents relative to site quality control are current status
Ensured Implementation of Quality System at Project site
Attended weekly progress meetings and quality meeting with the client to review the quality levels at project site.
Issuance and tracking of non-conformance reports
Developing and implementing awareness programs for Corrective Action and Preventative Action for Non-Conformances
Follow up Corrective and Preventive actions and close out the NCRs
Coordination with management and other teams for the continual improvements
Preparing and submitting monthly Quality Management Reports (QMR)
Coordinated with client to ensure the project deliverables are met as per the standard requirements
Assisted Procurement team to establish quality requirements from suppliers
Identifying the quality related training needs and delivering to the project staff and subcontractors
Managed and supervise project quality to ensure full compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.
Prepared and submitted quality plan ensuring that the appropriate elements of the company procedure are addressed in compliance with ISO requirements
Reviewed project documentation to ensure all QA & QC deliverables under the contract are processes in time to ensure they had achieved in conjunction with the Project Manager
Evaluated the submission of MR, TBE, Vendor Award Recommendations, Purchase order (PO), Inspection Assignment Package (IAP), Final Disposition Reports to ensure that the all applicable requirements are met in order to comply inspection levels as per the SAER 1972
Technically reviewed the design package of 30%, 60%, 90% & 100% IFC drawings and provided comments as required.
Hired the Qualified QA & QC resources for all required disciplines as per the project compliance
Carried out the audits for 15% & 60% for Design, Procurement & Construction completion progress as per schedule Q and ISO criteria.
Transmitted the audit results to Saudi Aramco and disseminated to top management
Conducted Management Review Meeting with within two weeks after audit completion to ensure up-to-date facts to the Top Management.
Issued non-conformances and undertaken with immediate corrective action as required
Lead root cause analysis determination activities and drive the implementation of mistake proofing to eliminate the recurrence of non-conformance
Performed Quality inspections for all project disciplines during procurement stage and determining final disposition reports on products inspected and verified in process
Ensured that the appropriate approved materials and equipment’s are supplied from the approved manufacturers/suppliers
Assuring implementation of applicable ITP & work instructions, procedures in accordance with project scope of work and standards as required
Verified that the quality related site activities are in accordance with codes and standards
Implemented document control and review procedure to ensure the control of drawings
Planned and scheduled weekly quality meetings with SAPID & SAPMT
Coordinated and communicated with Saudi Aramco PID on Quality issues
Ensured the Project Quality Training plan is applied and the training records are maintained
Reported the performance status of Project Quality activities and relevant issues to the Project Manager
Immediate action has been taken onto close all customer complaints with respect to contractual obligations and standard compliance
Coordinated all the quality site inspections through the site QC inspectors and supervisors.
Assessed the performance of quality team through task assignments, ongoing skill for the employee appraisal and training needs
Achieved PQI (Project Quality Index) more than 95% as committed in Project Quality Plan.
Ensured the safety is always adhered at site
Ensured Implementation of Quality Management System until the end of project.
Supported the Corporate QHSE Manager in developing organizational deliverables to ensure the employees are familiarized with the requirements of the organizational Quality Plan
Prepared and submitted Project Quality Plan, ITP, Checklist for the review & approval from SAPID
Supervise the QA/QC operations at project site by implementing the quality control plans and procedures in accordance to international standards and specific contract requirements.
Involved in the site Inspections with PID for OSP activities related to casting of Manholes, Hand holes, ducting, sub ducting, FOC splicing, vehicle Arm Barrier System Etc.
Involved in ISP activities for the systems like CCTV, ACS, SCS, PAVA, IPTV, IPT and Central Clock.
Attended weekly minutes of meeting with Saudi Aramco Inspection department
Following up with QC Inspectors and construction department to expedite the process for the closure of LBEs, INCRs and Company NCRs.
Investigating the Root cause and providing the corrective action as required for remedial action
Always guided sub-contractors/construction team members to perform tasks in compliance with Aramco standards and procedure.
Coordination with client inspectors of getting the feedback for log book entries and preparations of corrective actions to close those violations
Involved in inspection related to material receiving, equipment assembly/fabrication, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning.
Issued INCRs at each event of non-conformance of construction team to avoid logbook entry/SURs/Company NCR by SAPID.
Conducting document review of material test report to check material compliance as per standard requirements.
Scheduled material receiving inspections with SAPID for the acceptance of delivered materials at warehouse and project sites.
Verified the work done at sites for compliance as per engineering standards and ensured required IFC and redline drawings are available prior to RFI.
To aim at getting RFI (request for inspection) accepted in first visit of PID inspector.
Imitating Internal Log Book Entries/NCR’s to construction team for effective implementation of project quality plan, ITP’s, written procedures, project specifications, IFC drawings etc.
Performed all inspections based on Engineering Standards, Construction Specification, Schedule Q & Schedule G Manual.
Prepared all Telecom ITPs related to ISP & OSP activities with reference to BICSI (TDMM & OSPDRM), EIA/TIA, ANSI & NEC Standards to obtain an approval from SAPID.
Regular site visits for foreseeing the potential deficiencies based on his physical experience to share with construction crew related with OSP/ISP Projects
Reviewed method statements as per project specifications and procedures.
Close supervision on construction activities during installation, testing and pre-commissioning.
Conducting routine internal meetings with construction team for further vigilance to the potential problems which must be tackled accordingly to avoid standard violations
Monitoring the tools and testing equipment’s are calibrated and up to date.
Inspecting all communication rooms to make sure the work has done as per the standards
Maintained documents for work performed during site surveys for all activities
MBA in Project Management
Computer Science
