Head Quality EPC-

· The NFE Onshore Head of Quality EPC-4 is responsible to ensure the effective implementation of the Project Quality Plan as applied within the Home office of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor and at Ras Laffan Site.

· The Head of Quality EPC-4 coordinates the implementation of quality systems and procedures and maintains a close working relationship with the EPC Contractor quality team. The Head of Quality provides professional expertise for the execution of project work associated with the LNG storage and loading facilities.

· Provides input to the Procurement and Construction Surveillance Programs per the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and supports Engineering Surveillance Program.

· Monitors the effective oversight of Contractors Engineering, Procurement and Construction quality efforts

· Establishes Company surveillance assessment schedules and ensures assessments are conducted timely in manner.

· Coordinates and participates in Engineering, Procurement and Construction phase Quality Audits and verification of follow-up activities. 

· Establishes, conducts and records project-specific quality orientation & training

· Reviews and provides comments to Contractor's Project Quality Plans & procedures

· Reviews and provides comments to Contractor's quality audit schedules

· Reviews and provides comments to Contractor’s Quality personnel assigned to the project

· Ensures appropriate personnel review & approve deliverables of EPC Contractor & any sub-contractors (e.g., Plans, ITPs, etc)

· Monitors and measures Contractor’s quality performance.

· Stewards resolution of quality issues and or elevates to PQM as required

· Interfaces with Head of Vendor Quality Surveillance for Equipment and Materials

· Applies extensive hands-on, industry-based experience & knowledge to promote & establish existing systems, processes & procedures within a structured quality framework

· Manages the implementation of PMT Q/IM solutions in a timely & cost-effective manner that compliments safety, cost & schedule

· Promotes and monitors key processes such as Deficiency Reporting (DR), Specification Deviation Request (SDR), Non-conformance (NCR) and Corrective Action Requests (CAR). 

· Requires the ability to effectively communicate quality at project & functional level

· Collaborative management attributes are essential across all levels of the organization with an ability to establish & maintain genuine & responsive relationships

· Demonstrates the highest level of integrity in dealing with all parties and communicates concisely in written and verbal context; prepares high quality written reporting

· Ensures COMPANY Lessons Learned are implemented and verified

· A thorough knowledge of codes and standards in relation to site construction and working within a structured Quality Management System

· Must be capable of positive decision-making & demonstrating a high level of judgement & responsibility

· Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with several organisational levels

· Preferred: Engineering degree Metallurgical, Welding, Mechanical or Science

· 10 years’ experience associated with Quality Control & coordination of quality activities within the Oil & Gas Construction Industry.

· Experience with multi-national contractors & vendors, in particular those involved in the Oil and Gas industry, Sulfur Plant, molten sulfur rundown pipelines, sulfur storage tank, conveyors, waste water treatment facility and steam systems.

· Strong coordination skills, extensive quality experience in responsible roles on major oil & gas engineering & construction projects

· Experienced in facilitating & coordinating efforts to resolve interfaces issues

· Experience with conducting audits & assessing process-driven quality systems

· Experience with Storage Tank construction and pipe pneumatic testing procedures.