Quality Manager #BR

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and governance of the Contractor Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure full compliance with COMPANY requirements, ISO 9001, and ISO 17020.
• Oversee all quality functions including:
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Tools, Materials & Calibration Coordinator
• Vendor Third-Party Inspection (VTPI) Coordinator
• Quality Engineering Team (Quality Lead, Senior QAQC Engineer, Project QE, QCS Engineer)
• Ensure all inspection deliverables, reports, data submissions, workpacks, and documentation meet COMPANY quality standards, procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Lead the preparation, submission, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), ITPs, Surveillance Plan, and contract-specific quality documentation.
• Manage and execute internal quality audits, support COMPANY audits, and ensure timely closure of NCRs, CARs, and preventive actions.
• Ensure calibration compliance of all NDT/Advanced NDT equipment, gauges, EX-rated devices, and inspection tools in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Provide quality oversight for Vendor Inspection / TPI activities, including review of Vendor Quality Plans, ITPs, FAT/SAT procedures, and manufacturing surveillance reports.
• Review and validate inspection data quality, ensuring accuracy, completeness, traceability, and compliance before CIRRAS/SAP submission.
• Lead quality risk assessments, identify quality gaps, and implement improvements to enhance reliability of inspection execution.
• Ensure personnel competency and qualification records for inspection/NDT staff are maintained in accordance with contract requirements (ISO 9712, API, CSWIP, ASNT, IRATA).
• Engage with COMPANY Quality Representatives to resolve issues, review anomalies, clarify specifications, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide quality input during planning, operational discussions, and technical reviews to ensure alignment between execution and COMPANY quality expectations.

Qualification:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Materials, Quality, or related engineering discipline.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 7–10 years experience in QA/QC, inspection, or quality management within the Oil & Gas or critical asset industries.
• Strong understanding of:
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• ISO 17020 (Inspection Bodies)
• ISO 17025 calibration requirements
• API/ASME inspection codes and COMPANY quality standards
• Familiar with NDT/Advanced NDT competency standards (ISO 9712, SNT-TC-1A, CSWIP, API 570/510/653).
• Experience with Vendor Inspection, fabrication surveillance, and document review.
• Strong analytical, audit, and problem-solving capabilities (NCR, RCA, CAR processes).
• Proficient in MS Office, digital inspection systems, and quality management tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills to interface with COMPANY representatives.
• HSSE awareness and required COMPANY training (BOSIET if offshore visits are required).