Job Type: Contract
Work period: 28x28 (rotational)
Duration: 1-year renewable
Location: Afungi, Mozambique
Welding QAQC Lead
Join a groundbreaking project in the LNG sector as a QAQC Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality standards in welding operations. This full-time contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a $20 billion strategic project in Mozambique, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art LNG facilities.
Role Overview
Champion Safety Leadership: Foster a strong safety culture among Client, Contractors, and Subcontractors by providing advanced guidance on HSE and driving continuous improvement in welding safety standards.
Oversee HSE Compliance: Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of HSE policies related to welding and fabrication.
Monitor and Evaluate Welding Performance: Review, analyze, and report on the overall welding performance of Contractors and Subcontractors.
Ensure Regulatory and Code Adherence: Lead the verification of compliance with applicable welding standards, codes (e.g., ASME, AWS), and project specifications.
Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Establish and maintain effective relationships with Contractors, Subcontractors, and third-party inspectors.
Escalate and Resolve Project Risks: Oversee the identification and reporting of welding activities with potential adverse impacts on quality, schedule, or cost.
Coordinate Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Guide collaboration across disciplines (NDT, piping, mechanical, construction) to optimize project quality assurance strategies.
Ensure Transparent Communication: Keep Project Management and Area Managers informed of all critical events affecting welding-related project goals.
Act as Senior QA/QC Authority: Serve as the primary QA/QC/Inspection representative for welding.
Lead Documentation Review: Oversee the review and approval of contractors’ welding quality plans and supporting documentation.
Verify Inspector and NDT Competency: Ensure that Contractors maintain adequate and qualified welding inspection personnel.
Manage Nonconformities and Trends: Oversee the resolution of welding-related nonconformities and monitor defect trends.
Direct QA/QC Interface Management: Supervise interface management for site QA/QC and welding inspection activities.
Facilitate and Lead Meetings: Lead daily, weekly, and monthly meetings prioritizing welding QA/QC topics.
Oversee Reporting Activities: Supervise preparation and submission of all welding discipline reports.
Advise Project Leadership: Provide expert advice on all QA/QC and welding inspection matters.
Supervise QA/QC Welding Activities: Direct all QA/QC welding and inspection activities performed by Contractors.
Oversee Welder Qualification: Supervise and witness welder qualification tests.
Control WPS Implementation: Monitor and enforce the implementation of qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities related to welding.
Ensure Traceability and Materials Control: Ensure traceability of welding consumables, materials, and weld joints.
Resolve Technical Queries and NCRs: Lead the resolution of welding-related technical queries.
Skills & Qualifications
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) expertise.
Strong auditing skills related to welding operations.
In-depth knowledge of applicable welding standards and codes (e.g., ASME, AWS).
Proven ability to instill a strong HSE culture.
Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Portuguese or French is an asset.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding Engineering) or equivalent in a related discipline.
Advanced post-qualification specialization in QA/QC, Inspection, or Welding/Metallurgical discipline is required.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in welding QA/QC or related disciplines, with at least 8 years in supervisory or lead roles within the oil and gas industry.
Certified Welding Inspector or equivalent senior-level welding inspection qualification.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
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