Quality Engineer (Pipeline Re-routing Program)

To support the Lead Quality Engineer in implementing and monitoring the Project Quality Management System and contractor compliance across the GTS-1 22 km x 36-inch Pipeline Re-routing Program, coordinating field QA/QC activities (welding, coating, civil/structural and installation) to achieve flawless project delivery in line with the Company's quality requirements. Main Accountabilities: Quality Assurance & Compliance Procedure Enforcement: monitor construction activities and materials for strict compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) Document Control: review detailed inspection and testing procedures, ensuring quality functions adhere to approved, documented guidelines Audit Execution: conduct risk-based audits and field spot checks to verify implementation of approved strategies and procedures Reporting & Stakeholder Communication Daily Reporting: collate daily field inspection reports and distribute to relevant stakeholders Performance Analysis: compile and present quality performance reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, or ad-hoc Non-Conformance & Risk Management NCR Management: raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for site violations and track resolution Corrective Actions: monitor and document Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to closure Continuous Improvement: identify process gaps, assess risks, and recommend improvement initiatives Technical Oversight & Change Control Change Management: ensure technical modifications are reviewed and validated by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) prior to execution Inspection Coordination: coordinate Welding Inspector, Field Joint Coating Inspector, and supporting inspection personnel for consistent quality coverage Stakeholder Management & Technical Change Management Manage day-to-day quality stakeholder relationships across the project team, contractors, vendors, and third parties Support operationalization of the Project Technical Change Management (TCM) process Track open actions from technical changes, escalating overdue or at-risk actions to the Lead Quality Engineer Quality Observation Reporting (PQOR) Raise Project Quality Observation Reports (PQORs) for quality issues, deviations, near-misses, and improvement opportunities Follow through on PQORs, monitoring assigned actions Ensure PQORs are closed within agreed timeframes and share recurring themes/trends with the Lead Quality Engineer Key Performance Indicators: ITP compliance, NCR closure rate and timeliness, audit/surveillance completion against plan, on-time closure of technical-change actions, PQOR raising/closure timeliness, quality reporting timeliness and accuracy, contractor quality compliance and reduction in rework. Decision-Making Authority: Stop and report non-compliant quality activities; raise NCRs and PQORs; verify and accept inspection records; coordinate capture of field changes within the Technical Change Management process; direct field QA/QC inspection coverage; escalate quality risks, deviations, and overdue actions to the Project Engineer and Lead Quality Engineer.

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience: University degree (B.Sc./HND) in any Engineering discipline 7+ years' experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification Welding/coating inspection certification — e.g., AWS CWI / CSWIP and/or AMPP Level 2 or equivalent (minimum Level 2) Strong knowledge of API, ASME, ISO, and ASTM standards Expertise in quality control and inspection processes; sound understanding of QA/QM principles Previous oil & gas industry experience, with a track record supporting engineering/inspection projects Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and valid OPITO / BOSIET or equivalent Technical Competencies: Quality Management Systems and ITP governance Inspection & testing across welding, coating, and civil/structural disciplines NCR / CAPA and Quality Observation (PQOR) management; auditing Contractor quality management and Technical Change Management Codes and standards: API / ASME / ISO / ASTM Behavioural Competencies: Leadership and team coordination Communication and stakeholder management Analytical thinking and attention to detail Integrity and accountability Continuous-improvement mindset