QA/QC Manager

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for an onshore oil and gas facility project based in Miri, Sarawak.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing project quality management systems, supervising multidisciplinary QA/QC teams, and ensuring construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with approved engineering specifications, applicable industry standards, and client quality requirements.

The role requires strong experience in oil and gas EPC/EPCC projects, particularly onshore facilities, piping and pipeline systems, mechanical installations, and civil and structural construction.

Scope of work

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and inspection documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary QA/QC personnel, including civil and structural, piping, welding, mechanical, and E&I inspectors.
• Oversee quality inspections throughout construction, fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable codes, standards, and contractual quality requirements.
• Monitor welding activities, material traceability, NDT, pressure testing, and inspection activities for piping and pipeline systems.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective and preventive actions, quality observations, and closure of outstanding quality issues.
• Coordinate quality inspections, audits, and surveillance activities with clients, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and third-party inspection agencies.
• Review and approve quality-related documentation, including inspection reports, material certificates, welding records, test packs, and quality dossiers.
• Conduct internal quality audits and monitor subcontractor compliance with established quality management systems.
• Oversee preparation, verification, and compilation of Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs), inspection records, punch lists, and final handover documentation.
• Monitor quality performance, identify recurring deficiencies, and implement improvement measures to minimise rework and project delays.
• Provide regular quality performance reports and updates to project management and client representatives.

Key requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in the oil and gas industry, including at least 3–5 years in a QA/QC leadership or management role.
• Proven experience managing QA/QC activities for onshore oil and gas facilities, pipeline construction, processing facilities, or EPC/EPCC projects.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary construction quality requirements covering piping, welding, mechanical, civil, structural, and E&I activities.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, and AWS.
• Experience managing ITPs, NCRs, quality audits, inspection records, test packs, and project handover documentation.
• Knowledge of welding inspection, NDT requirements, material traceability, hydrostatic testing, and construction quality verification.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, AWS CWI, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience working on PETRONAS, Shell, or other major oil and gas operator projects would be advantageous.
• Sarawakians only, preferably candidates currently residing in Miri or surrounding areas.
• Must be willing to work full-time onsite in Miri, Sarawak.

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