Procurement Quality Specialist - OffPlots

Our client, major LNG Operator in Qatar, is hiring for Procurement Quality Specialist - OffPlots to work for Multi-Billion LNG expansion project. This is a 24 months contract and residential role to be based initially in Qatar with possible relocation to EPC Site Office.
Job Purpose:
Provides Procurement Quality oversight of the EPC Contractor's program for purchase of materials and equipment to verify quality requirements on behalf of COMPANY.
Reporting and Relationships:
Reports to the Head of Vendor Quality
Position is a full-time, residential quality position based in Doha Qatar.
Key Job Accountabilities

• Daily interface with Company discipline Engineers
• Review of Material Requisitions for equipment and materials to verify quality requirements and inspection levels.
• Coordinates Third Party Inspection Services (TPIS) for supplementary surveillance on critical packages and selected materials at vendors and sub vendors
• Coordinates activities in accordance with Company Procurement Quality Surveillance Plan and project specifications.
• Attends Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and Pre-Inspection (PIM) on behalf of COMPANY with CONTRACTOR and VENDOR for equipment and materials with (High and Medium Criticality) and selected bulk commodities.
• Ensures Contractor compliance with the stated deliverables of the PO and COMPANY specifications
• Reviews Vendors and Contractors Inspection and Test Plan input for correctness and coordinates COMPANY engineering input
• Coordinates COMPANY attendance as per approved vendor or sub vendor Inspection & Test Plans
• Stewards the Vendor specification deviation process for assigned purchased orders.
• Reviews CONTRACTOR and COMPANY inspection surveillance reports for completeness and follows-up on any anomalies or deficiencies reported.
• Monitors and verifies CONTRACTOR and VENDOR deficiency controls for control of non-conforming product.
• Reviews Vendor preservation procedures, preservation Inspection and Test Plan activities including requirements for shipping and packing.
• Monitors the Vendor Inspection process including identification of Carry Over Work (COW) and Punch lists items.
• Coordinates Company or TPIS attendance to Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Conducts Procurement Quality Assessments as per the Procurement Quality Surveillance Plan
• Participates in selected Procurement Quality PO Compliance quality audits

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience / Qualifications
10 years project experience including Procurement Quality Surveillance for the delivery of LNG facilities or energy industry projects
Preferred:
Bachelor or Associates Engineering qualification or diploma in a mechanical or electrical discipline
Knowledge and/or Experience:

• Strong coordination skills, extensive quality experience in similar responsible roles on major oil & gas engineering & construction projects.
• Experience in facilitating & coordinating efforts to resolve interface issues
• Experience with conducting audits & assessing process-driven quality systems

Technical and Business Skills:

• A thorough knowledge of codes and standards and procurement processes related to Pressure Equipment, Piping, Packaged equipment, Bulk commodities, Valves, Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Working within a structured Quality Management System essential.
• IRCA Audit Certification beneficial