Job Advertisement.
POSITION TITLE: QA-QC Manager
LOCATION: Karongi Office
RESPONSIBLE TO: Construction Manager
STATUS: Full Time
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: N/A
DATE: 1st October 2024.
Gasmeth Energy MISSION:
Implement GasMeth Energy HSE standards, policies, and regulations at the Karongi CNG Gas Project Site, by increasing the HSE level of awareness of Owner and Contractor personnel working on the project site and provide HSE support and assistance to site management in order to achieve the highest level of HSE performance and reduce losses.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Develop, implement and maintain the project quality management system, policies, procedures, processes and organization specific to project and company requirements.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement and maintain the company Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Define the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection Test Plan (ITP) for projects in conformity with client requirements, specifications and scope of work.
- Work with and support management personnel in defining, implementing and achieving quality objectives and KPIs.
- Review work processes and procedures to improve productivity, efficiency and overall work performance through promoting and creating a quality culture and quality conscious employee and third parties where appropriate.
- Develop, plan, schedule and conduct internal quality audits in all departments and functions as mandated by Quality Management System.
- Develop, plan, schedule and conduct project quality audits in accordance with project audit schedule and plans. Ensure that the findings are concluded with appropriate and effective control actions in timely manner.
- Facilitate and support external audits ( by client , certification council , client nominated third parties ,etc.) in projects, as part of prequalification assessments, tender evaluation/ awarding phases, etc.
- Register, investigate, participate in root cause analysis, follow up, and close out NCRs and corrective action requests (CAR) resulting from external audits, customer, internal audits, product/processes failure instances, etc.
- Provide appropriate QA-QC input documentation to support the bidding processes for marine and non-marine sector scopes. • Ensure that Shipyard qualifications and approvals ( Floating dock classifications, marine survey certifications, ASME, UL, etc.) are renewed and validated in a timely manner.
- Ensure that welding and fabrication QA-QC process is fully implemented including the implementation of required procedures, instructions, quality control plans (ITP), etc.
- Responsible for ensuring that WPS, PQR, WPQ, welder qualification records, etc. remain current and new qualifications (WPS, PQR), when required, are achieved.
- Ensure that the QA-QC system appropriate to the production departments such as Mechanical, Machine, Blasting & Painting, docks including ship lift and related maintenance is fully implemented and maintained with required procedures, instructions, quality control plans (ITP), checklists, etc. in place.
- Act as a process owner and ensure timely adherence to the renewal of calibration/ inspection/ tests as applicable. Be the custodian of project and operational calibration, inspection, and test reports including monitoring, measuring, testing, and lifting equipment and accessories.
- Review production quality objectives/ KPIs (defect reports, rework/repair, process failures) monitor; measure, and analyze these data to be used for upward management reporting and continual improvement.
- Responsible for implementing contractor quality management processes to ensure that contracted / outsourced products and services meet project and operational quality requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring that document control processes are applied in the internal design and development process that the drawings, specifications, sketches, etc. developed internally remain uniquely identified, and that relevant versions are available for use/ reference and archived as per document control practices.
- Ensure that project and operational personnel, including new recruits, are inducted to QA/QC documentation, processes, and practices. Conduct quality awareness training at defined intervals for the benefit of all employees.
- Participate in supplier assessment and evaluation process related to QA/QC.
- Participate in management review, production quality meetings, and project meetings with the project team and ensure that project and operational requirements are met consistently through the management of the quality system.
- Supervise subordinate staff, assign work activities, monitor performance, and review results.
- Act as a coach to subordinates, identify their training and career development, recommend training courses, and follow up on their personnel records such as timesheets, discipline, vacations, leaves, and absenteeism.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Professional Experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, construction, or project management from a recognized institution
- CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or AWS or ASNT would be of added value
- Lead Auditor on Management Systems (ISO9001,ISO14001 & ISO 45001)
- Experience in the application of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methods and investigation techniques, and formal certification would be preferred.
- Proven ability and experience in developing and implementing management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001) in organizations
- Exposure to enterprise risk Management (ERM) processes.
- Proven ability in document development (policies, procedures, checklists, templates)
- Training module development and presentations
- Ability to work in Karongi district.
- Minimum 10 years’ combined QA-QC experience covering marine, oil and gas, EPC projects (onshore /offshore), heavy fabrication, process plants, or industrial facilities.
- Minimum 3 years experience in QA-QC Lead or Manager role
- Good knowledge of MS Office and 365
SKILLS
- Business fluent knowledge of English (verbal and written)
- Knowledge of other languages will be an added advantage.
- Proven capability in preparing and implementing quality assurance policies, procedures/plans/instructions.
- Strong management practices and techniques.
- Very good analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of safety and environmental practices related to industry.
- Good knowledge of marine, oil & gas, and industrial standards/codes/regulations
Submission of applications – to include combined in one folder 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages), and names, titles, and contacts of three professional referees – should be submitted via the “apply button” below with the position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 27th September 2024 at 17:00hrs.
