Assistant Chief Manager - Quality

• Product certification

  : Develop the certification strategy at the start of the project to define all steps towards the certification of the system to the relevant laws and directives. During the course of the project, liaise with third parties to plan and organize the necessary activities, tests and inspections to get the certificate of conformity.

• Quality Planning:

  Develop and implement project-specific quality plans, procedures, and inspection test plans (ITPs) to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

• Inspections and Audits:

  Conduct regular inspections and audits of engineering, procurement, and construction activities to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.

• Non-Conformance Management:

  Identify, document, and manage non-conformances, and work with project teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Documentation:

  Review and approve the manufacturing documentation from the suppliers to ensure compliance with the quality requirements. Maintain detailed records of quality control activities, including inspection reports, audit findings, and corrective actions.

• Supplier Quality Management:

  Collaborate with suppliers to ensure that materials and equipment meet project quality requirements.

• Risk Management:

  Conduct risk assessments to identify potential quality issues and develop mitigation strategies.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project quality.

• Customer Interaction:

  Communicate with clients and stakeholders regarding quality issues and ensure that their requirements are met.

• Education:

  Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.

• Experience:

  Minimum of 11 - 16 years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on EPC projects.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (eg, ISO 9001).
• Excellent knowledge of codes and standards applicable to pressure-vessels (PED, ASME, Low voltage, machine directives, ATEX )
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a global environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Experience in the oil & gas or equivalent industry
• Certification in quality management (eg, Six Sigma, ISO 9001).

• WPQR/WPS welding & Heat Treatment
• NDT control activities (PT,MT,UT, AUT, RT) would be a plus, ASME Sec V
• Metallurgy; Carbon steel, Inconel, Stainless steel, Duplex required
• Rotary Equipment
• Piping ASME B31.1 & B31.3

• NDT (RT,UT,PT&MT) Level-II ASNT / ISO
• Certification in welding (CSWIP / IWE) will be an added advantage

• Office and construction site environments with occasional travel to supplier, client sites and John Cockerill Hydrogen sites (Belgium, France, China) as needed.
• Close working relationship with local project teams (Belgium, France and China)