Sr.QA Engineer
bureau veritas
Total years of experience :23 years, 1 Months
Supplied to Worley Parsons - Oman for a short term assignment to complete the documentation part of a fast track project.
Responsible for reviewing the vendor quality documents to ensure the compliance to project quality requirements in line with project scope of work, Client specifications including SHELL standards and universal codes and standards
Cluster QA lead of Marmul area (Oman south) and integrity projects in EMC. Reporting to QA/QC Manager on all quality related matters. Responsible for following up with the implementation and maintenance of the company’s Quality System in line with good quality management principles.
Monitor at appropriate stages of design, formal documented reviews of the design results to ensure that design stages output meets the design input requirement. Carry out a readiness review at each stage in the design process ensure that all work and deliverables have gone through the proper checks and processes before moving onto the next phase.
Review of deliverables (including tender documents) through inter discipline check and issue comments / provide technical inputs to incorporate and revise the documents as necessary prior to final release for design, construction, inquiry and purchase.
Review and approve vendor/subcontractor documents and deliverables such as ITPs (Inspection and test plan) & QCPs (Quality control procedures), GA drawings etc. Ensure that ITPs cover the scope of work fully and meet the specified requirements for the equipment used in accordance with the specifications, standards, project needs, health and safety, quality and environment.
Review and approve criticality rating of items (This is a rating against consequence of failure: An indication of the level of importance to be attached to items. Based on this indication, the appropriate quality intervention levels shall be established.)
Ensure and verify through quality audits that the appropriate levels of checks and balances are being applied in the Engineering Management System, procedures are being conformed and that technical integrity is assured which is one of the prime objectives of the system.
Carry out GAP ANALYSIS for the items purchased in ex-stock for integrity (like to like replacement) projects and ensure that mechanical Integrity of the piping, Static Equipment and pipelines of the EMC projects undertaken by the company are in compliance with relevant codes, standards and procedures.
Understand the contract quality management system and meticulously ensure these requirements are met. Knowledge of PDO Specifications, Shell Group standards like DEP's, MESC SPEs and other International Codes and Standards like ISO, ASME, API, EN, AWS, ANSI, ASTM, NACE, BS etc.
Participate in Kick off meetings and explain vendors about the Client quality requirements with particular emphasis on contractual requirements.
Review purchase spec and advise multi discipline (Piping/pipeline/static/Mechanical/E&I/civil/Process/Material) departments for the necessary changes/corrections in the document to make it completely in-line with the specified requirements. Also provide technical clarifications regarding materials quality/inspection/testing requirements to project teams during project engineering/procurement/execution stage.
Perform technical bid evaluation and highlight non-conformances in coordination with respective technical disciplines within WGCCC and with PDO for all externally sourced materials.
Take part in project progress meetings and give feedback from quality point of view in regards to ITP/QCP status, inspection related issues etc.
To facilitate development of all Contract specific procedures and work instructions necessary to support the Contract Quality Plan, including an effective change control process in place as well as facilitate management of change.
Prepare internal/external audit schedule, Audit Notification-checklists, Audit Reports and follow-up of NCRs and CAPARs until final close-out to ensure compliance to the QMS requirements.
Assist QA/QC Manager in evaluating and reporting KPIs and report the extent to which the quality standards/objectives are achieved. Prepare weekly quality reports and provide inputs to QA/QC Manager for monthly quality report.
Heading the QA/QC department for various projects. Reporting to Corporate quality Manager (MR) functionally and to Business Unit Head administratively on all quality related matters.
Responsible for work carried out in QA/QC department and at all project sites during various phases. To ensure that projects quality meets Contract & specifications requirements and within schedule and budget limits.
To prepare and review Project specific Inspection & test Plans and quality control procedures, Obtain Customer's approval for the same and ensure these documents are made available to QA Engineer (site) prior to commencement of work at site.
To perform Quality Management evaluation of Sub Contractors and Vendors by assessment, visits or during bid evaluation and recommend their acceptability..
To ensure that the approved Quality systems and Plans are fully implemented and are effective by regular surveillance and by conducting and performing individual system compliance audits.
Prepare internal/external audit schedule, Audit Notification-checklists, Audit Reports and follow-up of NCRs and CAPARs until final close-out to ensure compliance to the IMS requirements. Also review, analyze and decide on product Non conformity Reports (NCR’s) in consultation with concerned Functional Head(s).
Prepare project related reports and presentations as required and produce performance measurement tools to monitor contractors and project performance.
To take part in specification reviews, material requisition reviews and execution procedure reviews to ensure all QA and QC requirements are addressed.
Active involvement in preparing/reviewing/modifying project quality plan and Inspection & test plans (ITP)
Controlling, monitoring & supporting a team of various discipline QC Inspectors to have a proper inspection carried out right from material inspection till the mechanical completion and handing over of facilities to Client.
Attending weekly progress meeting with Client representing the QA/QC team, coordination with Client for technical discrepancies.
Review of in-service lines thickness survey UT reports and external visual inspection of plant piping and preparation of Inspection reports.
Inspect the piping systems inside/outside for adequacy to install corrosion monitoring coupons and corrosion inhibition chemical injection devices. Coordination with end user for the demonstration of corrosion chemical injection skid installation to incorporate their comments in the work for the necessary modification.
Witness hydro test & pneumatic test for different lines. Witness post hydro test activities like flushing, reinstatement, punch list and mechanical completion activities.
Prepare detailed inspection program for plant turnaround works which include close coordination With TPI & Client Inspectors for activities from prefabrication to hydro test and reinstallation.
Conversant with different codes and standards like ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, NACE & BS standards.
Reviewing the Inspection & test plan, preparing method statements & procedures.
Close coordination with Client, subcontractor, other field Engineers (Electro-mechanical) and inspection personnel in different activities.
Organize/witness welder qualification tests under the surveillance of GASCO to the requirements of ASME section IX.
Quality Review Meeting with Client and Submit QC procedures for Client Approval prior to start of the job.
Conducting internal quality audits as a part of compliance.
Review of vendor’s/subcontractor’s quality documents such as vendor pre-qualification documents.
Reviewing of material receiving reports/data sheets/manufacturer test reports.
Coordinating with IIIrd party inspectors.
Visual inspection of welding, Interpretation of radiography films.
Coordinating with NDE sub-contractors for the coverage of project work.
Verify and approve QC Inspection documents, NDT reports, monitor inspection activities,
Controlling & Disposition of Non-conforming materials.
Test package preparation for hydro/pneumatic tests.
Material Inspection, Fit-up check & Welding Inspection.
Preparation of As-built drawings and QA/QC Dossier for the final submission to Client.
Preparing stage wise inspection reports at all identified stages of production.
Witnessing of hydro/pneumatic testing of fabrication completed lines.
Review vendor’s material submittals and verify their quality plan for review and approval
Review/witness/carrying out examination and testing at all identified stages of production.
Carrying out material receiving inspection for the entire piping system.
Preparing WPS and establish PQR as per codes and standards and under the surveillance of SAUDI ARAMCO.
Preparation of Quality control procedures and method statements.
Study and analysis of P&ID, plot plans, general arrangement drawings and isometrics.
Grit blasting and painting Inspection.
Welding inspection on main line, repair welding as well as inspection of materials, fit-up & visual inspection of completed welds on structural assemblies and piping spools.
Organize/witness holiday testing for the wrapping and coating of under ground piping.
Issue non-conformance report (NCR) and ensure that corrective action is taken.
Inspection in accordance with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO & ARAMCO standards.
Witnessing of hydro/pneumatic testing of spools for fabrication completed line.
Test package preparation for hydro/pneumatic/visual, steam tracing.
Ensuring calibration of measuring instruments as required.
Verifying of WPS / PQR for the job assigned.
Arrange NDT / PWHT as per the requirement.
Review vendor’s material submittals and verify their quality plan for review and approval
Review/witness/carrying out examination and testing at all identified stages of production.
Carrying out material receiving inspection for the entire piping system.
Preparing WPS and establish PQR as per codes and standards and under the surveillance of SAUDI ARAMCO.
Preparation of Quality control procedures and method statements.
Study and analysis of P&ID, plot plans, general arrangement drawings and isometrics.
Grit blasting and painting Inspection.
Welding inspection on main line, repair welding as well as inspection of materials, fit-up & visual inspection of completed welds on structural assemblies and piping spools.
Organize/witness holiday testing for the wrapping and coating of under ground piping.
Issue non-conformance report (NCR) and ensure that corrective action is taken.
Inspection in accordance with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO & ARAMCO standards.
Witnessing of hydro/pneumatic testing of spools for fabrication completed line.
Test package preparation for hydro/pneumatic/visual, steam tracing.
Ensuring calibration of measuring instruments as required.
Verifying of WPS / PQR for the job assigned.
Arrange NDT / PWHT as per the requirement.
Review vendor’s material submittals and verify their quality plan for review and approval
Review/witness/carrying out examination and testing at all identified stages of production.
Carrying out material receiving inspection for the entire piping system.
Preparing WPS and establish PQR as per codes and standards and under the surveillance of SAUDI ARAMCO.
Preparation of Quality control procedures and method statements.
Study and analysis of P&ID, plot plans, general arrangement drawings and isometrics.
Grit blasting and painting Inspection.
Welding inspection on main line, repair welding as well as inspection of materials, fit-up & visual inspection of
completed welds on structural assemblies and piping spools.
Organize/witness holiday testing for the wrapping and coating of under ground piping.
Issue non-conformance report (NCR) and ensure that corrective action is taken.
Inspection in accordance with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO & ARAMCO standards.
Witnessing of hydro/pneumatic testing of spools for fabrication completed line.
Test package preparation for hydro/pneumatic/visual, steam tracing.
Ensuring calibration of measuring instruments as required.
Verifying of WPS / PQR for the job assigned.
Arrange NDT / PWHT as per the requirement.
Review vendor’s material submittals and verify their quality plan for review and approval
Review/witness/carrying out examination and testing at all identified stages of production.
Carrying out material receiving inspection for the entire piping system.
Preparing WPS and establish PQR as per codes and standards and under the surveillance of SAUDI ARAMCO.
Preparation of Quality control procedures and method statements.
Study and analysis of P&ID, plot plans, general arrangement drawings and isometrics.
Grit blasting and painting Inspection.
Welding inspection on main line, repair welding as well as inspection of materials, fit-up & visual inspection of completed welds on structural assemblies and piping spools.
Organize/witness holiday testing for the wrapping and coating of under ground piping.
Issue non-conformance report (NCR) and ensure that corrective action is taken.
Inspection in accordance with ASME, API, ASTM, ISO & ARAMCO standards.
Witnessing of hydro/pneumatic testing of spools for fabrication completed line.
Test package preparation for hydro/pneumatic/visual, steam tracing.
Ensuring calibration of measuring instruments as required.
Verifying of WPS / PQR for the job assigned.
Arrange NDT / PWHT as per the requirement.