Quality Ops Tech

Job Overview: The Quality Ops Tech is a mid-level role responsible for supporting and coordinating QA/QC inspection activities for offshore and onshore projects. The position is aligned to one primary inspection discipline—Welding, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), or Coating—based on candidate qualifications and operational requirements. This role requires a higher level of independence than entry-level positions, with responsibility for ensuring inspection readiness, maintaining quality compliance, and supporting execution of inspection activities in accordance with project specifications and international standards.

Responsibilities Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• QA/QC Coordination & Inspection Planning

• Independently support planning and scheduling of inspection activities in line with project milestones and approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

• Coordinate effectively with QA/QC, engineering, and operations teams to ensure inspection readiness, including procedures, drawings, and inspection tools

• Maintain and monitor records of inspector certifications, qualifications, and approvals to ensure compliance

• Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards

• Monitor inspection progress, proactively identify risks or delays, and escalate issues when required.

• Provide regular updates and support reporting to senior QA/QC personnel on inspection status and quality metrics

• Inspection Support (Single Discipline Based on Selection)

• Welding Inspection

• Support review and implementation of welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WPQ) in compliance with applicable codes (ASME, AWS)

• Maintain weld traceability systems including weld maps, joint records, and consumable logs

• Coordinate and monitor Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and ensure timely submission and review of reports

• Ensure proper control, storage, and traceability of welding consumables

• Assist in identifying welding-related non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions

• E&I Inspection

• Support inspection and verification of electrical and instrumentation installations against project specifications

• Maintain inspection and testing records such as loop checks, calibration certificates, and cable test reports

• Ensure compliance of instruments and equipment calibration with project and regulatory requirements

• Assist in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities ensuring proper documentation and inspection coverage

• Support inspection of hazardous area installations (where applicable)

• Coating Inspection

• Support coating and painting inspection activities as per approved specifications and procedures

• Assist in surface preparation verification (e.g., cleanliness, roughness, SA standards)

• Maintain coating inspection records including DFT/WFT measurements and environmental monitoring logs

• Assist in identifying coating defects and tracking corrective actions.

• Ensure coating materials are handled, stored, and applied in compliance with manufacturer and project requirements

• QA/QC Documentation Control (Inspection Related)

• Maintain and verify inspection reports, quality records, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure all inspection documentation is properly recorded, traceable, and aligned with project QA/QC requirements

• Support compilation of quality dossiers and final handover documentation.

• Track and follow up on inspection reports, punch items, and NCR closures with a higher level of accountability

• Act as a focal point for relevant craft supervisors to access current information related to standards and codes, technical publications, inspection tools, and measuring instruments

• Ensure all inspection forms are off a standard format and completed monthly

• Maintain Quality records and relative Codes/Standards

• Focal point between facility/vessel and Administrative Office regarding the status of Corrective Action Register Issues

• Assist in establishing a process to measure non-conformances, i.e., production delays, unscheduled helicopter flights, redundant vessel movements, etc.

• Assist as directed with ISO:9001, ISO: 14001, ISM, and ISPS code audit prep and CAR closures

• Act as a focal point to help expedite facility issues relevant to Quality

• Assist with facility/vessel Key Performance Indicator measurements

• Maintain registers on the following: ladders, below hook lift devices, CAR, training, and MSDS

Qualifications Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma or equivalent (technical background preferred)

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in QA/QC inspection, coordination, or related field

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Well-organized, disciplined, and capable of handling multiple priorities

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional and operational teams

• Ability to work with limited supervision and take ownership of assigned tasks

• Technical Knowledge

• Practical knowledge in any one of the following:

• Welding inspection processes and QA/QC documentation

• Electrical & Instrumentation inspection and testing

• Coating/Painting inspection techniques and standards

• Familiarity with international codes and QA/QC standards is an advantage

• Certification Requirements (Mandatory – Any One Discipline)

• Candidates must possess at least one relevant certification:

• Welding

• CSWIP 3.0 / 3.1 or equivalent

• AWS CWI (advantage)

• E&I

• CompEx Certification (preferred) OR

• Electrical/Instrumentation technical certification

• Coating

• BGAS Grade 2 OR

• NACE CIP Level 1 / Level 2 OR

• FROSIO Level I / II

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong computer skills

• Organized and disciplined individual with well-developed communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills required to deal effectively with operational management throughout the organization

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