QA Manager

Job Description

QA MANAGER (Oil & Gas)

Reporting To: Strategic Director

SUMMARY

Lead a QA team in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the project quality plan in accordance with client and company requirements to ensure the delivery of a quality project. The role requires the application of quality systems and tools to validate and verify contractually required standards for project execution. Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certification process required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead and manage a QA team to successfully deliver the project to the required quality standards.

· Establish the Project Management System.

· Develop, implement and monitor the project Quality plan.

· Communication of the quality plan and its objectives to staff, consultants and contractors

· Support all project process owners in the development and implementation of their plans and procedures and the monitoring of their performance on all Quality matters.

· Develop and implement audit schedules and plans, including unannounced visits.

· Carry out and/or lead internal and external audits.

· Develop statistical reports on Quality performance.

· Identify and communicate lessons learned.

· Coordinate and manage any 3rd party audits as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of 15 years of experience in large engineering projects (oil and gas and infrastructure related).

2. Experienced in the certification process, and implementation and compliance to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

3. 5+ years in a management role.

4. Undergraduate degree.

5. Relevant QA qualification.

6. Excellent report writing and communication skills.

7. Preferably previous experience of major projects in the Middle East.

LOCATION: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia