Job Description
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POSITION SUMMARY
The QAQC Area Lead – Piping / Welding is responsible to ensure that all field piping / welding construction and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with the provisions of the Construction Quality Plan and AP Engineering Requirements.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
An approved QAQC Area Lead - Piping / Welding has the responsibility and commensurate authority to accomplish the following duties:
- Reporting directly to the QAQC Lead - Piping/Welding.
- Oversee and coordinate inspection of on-plot UG & AG Piping system for the project scope.
- Monitoring and implementation of QMS Procedures, PQP, ITP, method statements and reporting deviations from the management system and contractual requirements of the project.
- Verifying that all necessary inspections and tests, as required of the project and by statutory regulations, are carried out and appropriate records are updated and maintained.
- Coordinating quality activities with subcontractors and any other individual parties who may be working on the same site.
- Coordination with clients and third-party inspection, in accordance with approved ITP, for agreed witness inspections & tests.
- Monitoring NDT Special Process application, interpretation of results, interpretation of codes and standards, assist with preparation of procedures.
- Carry out Daily monitoring of Subcontractor Welding activities including Welder Performance, WQT, WPS / PQR review and application. Control of Weld Defect / Rejection rates and Repair actions / penalty status.
- Monitor Visual Inspection, Radiography/RTFI, UT(MUT – Manual UT), AUT (Automatic UT - ToFD or Phased Array), Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant Testing.
- Ensuring close-out of all open issues / punch-points within the time frame agreed with the client.
- Reviewing and performing material receiving inspection as per company and client requirements utilizing the applicable standards and specifications.
- Performing assigned in-process and final products inspection and tests as identified in the Approved Inspection and Test Plans.
- Reviewing Sub contractor Procedures related to Piping Work Fabrication, Construction and Testing including Tie in or Hot tap as required.
- Monitoring Installation of Piping systems and pipe line for U/G, A/G Piping in either C/S, S/S, Aluminum, RTR, PVC, CPVC, GRE, GRVE, GRUP etc and verifying the related QC documentation.
- Preparing inspection & test reports of completed inspections & tests.
- Ensuring all equipment’s, tools and materials meet with the project quality requirements and that personnel have been adequately trained to use them safely.
- Identification of non-calibrated equipment’s and informing Subcontractor QC for expediting arrangements with Calibration agencies for timely calibration of the equipment’s.
- Liaise with client representative concerning quality matters on site.
- To be conversant with the company QHSE procedures & policies and ensure that all the people on the site observe and implement them.
- Identifying near miss and nonconformities in materials, products, processes, procedures and reporting the near miss / nonconformities in the near miss / nonconformity report.
- Verification of implementation of corrective & preventive actions against the nonconformities and reporting results to QA/QC Lead – Piping/Welding.
- Preparation and review of final quality dossiers / test packs.
- Compile and submit weekly report and requested information / statistics to QA/QC Lead – Piping / Welding.
- Liaise with QAQC Lead – Piping/Welding for all aspects of quality.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree –in Mechanical Engineering.
- Total 15 year of Experience of which 08yrs QC experience with direct scope description as Piping/Welding Lead in an EPC project.
- Saudi Aramco CBT Passed & previous project Approval.
- Knowledge of the ISO-9000 series International Standards
- Welding CSWIP 3.1 certified
- Knowledge of Underground Piping CS, SS, RTR, PVC, CPVC, GRE, GRVE, GRUP etc
- Knowledge in applicable industry standards and specifications like ASME Sec 1, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8.
- Have knowledge in welding inspection and fabrication of piping and vessels to international codes (ASME,API) would be beneficial.
- Have experience and thorough knowledge of codes such as ASME B31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME section VIII, API, ASTM and general piping system installation related codes and standards.
- Have experience of piping and support installation, Pressure Testing and Pipework cleaning and associated activities for insulation and coating.
- Ability to read and interpret Piping Isometrics and P & ID.
- Strong communicator written and oral
- Strong and effective coordinator
- Supervise the Team of QC Piping / Welding Inspectors and NDE Inspectors
- Organized, disciplined, able to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities and parallel tasks
- Strong Microsoft software skills, particularly Excel
- Report writing skills
- Experience of working in a multicultural project team
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Saudi Aramco CBT Passed & previous project approval.
- Previous oil & Gas Pipeline experience
- Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer
We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
