SPS QA/QC Lead

Industry: Oil & Gas

City/Country: Bristol, United Kingdom (UK)

Location: Bristol

Job Title: Absheron SPS QA/QC Lead

Location: Initially UK (Montrose and/or Bristol), with frequent international travel and relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan during the installation phase

Duration: 12 Months Renewable

The Project

The Project is a major offshore development located in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, approximately 100 km southeast of Baku in 500 metres of water depth. The project includes the installation of a complete Subsea Production System (SPS) tied back via subsea pipelines to a new onshore Central Processing Facility (CPF), designed to process approximately 450 MMscfd of gas and 38,000 barrels of condensate per day.

Key Responsibilities

SPS Quality Management

Lead the implementation of the SPS Package Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with Project Quality requirements.

Develop and implement the SPS Quality Strategy throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

Ensure contractor compliance with Contract Exhibit H, Company specifications, and Project Quality requirements.

Drive quality objectives, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across the SPS Package.

Ensure effective implementation of risk-based inspection and surveillance plans.

Promote quality excellence throughout all phases of project execution.

Contractor & Vendor Quality Management

Supervise day-to-day quality activities performed by EPC Contractors and key subcontractors.

Monitor contractor implementation of approved Quality Management Systems.

Review and approve Contractor Project Quality Plans.

Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing Quality Plans, and quality procedures.

Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual quality commitments are achieved.

Coordinate quality activities across global manufacturing sites and fabrication yards.

Support vendor qualification and supplier quality surveillance activities.

Manufacturing Surveillance & Inspection

Coordinate quality surveillance at vendor manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Monitor fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, preservation, and shipment activities.

Witness critical inspections and manufacturing hold points where required.

Ensure compliance with approved Inspection & Test Plans.

Verify manufacturing activities comply with Company specifications and international standards.

Coordinate inspection activities with local supervisors and inspectors.

Monitor subcontractor quality performance throughout manufacturing.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure implementation of ISO 9001 Quality Management System processes.

Monitor Quality Audits and contractor audit programmes.

Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions.

Monitor Quality KPIs and contractor performance indicators.

Ensure calibration and testing activities are properly controlled.

Coordinate Lessons Learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support project standardization activities.

Ensure compliance with Company quality requirements and applicable international standards.

Documentation & Certification

Review and approve contractor quality documentation.

Verify manufacturing records and inspection documentation.

Ensure complete Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs) are compiled.

Prepare and finalize Quality Dossiers for project deliverables.

Verify material certifications, inspection reports, and testing documentation.

Ensure equipment certification packages are complete prior to shipment.

Third-Party Inspection & Reporting

Coordinate Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies and Certification Authorities.

Define inspection priorities, schedules, and surveillance requirements.

Interface with Project Quality Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.

Monitor contractor quality performance and report significant issues.

Prepare quality reports, KPI summaries, and management presentations.

Provide technical guidance to project inspectors and quality personnel.

HSE & Ethics

Demonstrate exemplary commitment to Company H3SE policies and procedures.

Ensure all quality activities are performed in accordance with Company HSE requirements.

Promote safe working practices throughout contractor and vendor organizations.

Comply with Company Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Promote implementation of the Company's Anti-Corruption Programme.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.

Minimum 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

Minimum 10 years of experience in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).

Proven experience as SPS QA/QC Lead, Package Quality Lead, Senior QA/QC Engineer, or similar role on major EPC/EPCI offshore projects.

Extensive experience managing quality throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of subsea equipment.

Strong knowledge of Subsea Production Systems including:

Subsea Trees

Manifolds

Umbilicals

Subsea Control Systems

Subsea Structures

Associated SPS Equipment

Proven experience with global vendor surveillance and supplier quality management.

Strong background in manufacturing quality control, inspections, and contractor quality management.

Experience reviewing and approving Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Manufacturing Quality Plans, and quality procedures.

Experience managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Root Cause Analysis, Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA), and Quality KPIs.

Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs), Quality Dossiers, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and manufacturing documentation.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Strong understanding of international codes and standards including API, ISO, and DNV.

Experience working within multinational EPC/EPCI project environments.

Previous project experience is considered a strong advantage.

Languages

English - Fluent / Professional Proficiency (Mandatory)