Quality Lead (Pre-EPC)

Position Title :

Quality Lead (Pre-EPC) Location :

Qatar - Onshore Working Schedule :

10 hours / day, 6 days / week (26 days / month) Contract Term :

36 months (possibility of extension)

Overview The Quality Lead (Pre-EPC) will manage all quality assurance and control activities during the pre-EPC phase of major energy projects. This includes oversight of ITT development, EPC evaluations, vendor verification, and Long Lead / High Value Items (LLIs / HVIs) management up to EPC award. The role ensures compliance with QMS, international standards, and lessons learned, supporting flawless project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Manage pre-EPC quality assurance and control, ensuring alignment with project objectives and standards.

Oversee ITT (Instruction to Tender) processes, including kick-off meetings, bid evaluations, clarifications, and tender bulletins.

Lead quality management planning for long lead and high-value items, including third-party inspections.

Develop and implement Quality Intervention Plans during FEED and detailed design phases.

Monitor contractor compliance, audit performance, and manage intervention points until novation to EPC contractors.

Participate in project quality steering group meetings, lessons learned sessions, and knowledge transfer activities.

Ensure all quality requirements are incorporated into contracts and purchase orders.

Maintain dashboards and reporting for audits, non-conformances, and quality KPIs.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline.

Minimum 8 years of quality experience in the oil & gas industry, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role.

Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, ISO / TS 29001, API Q1, API Q2, and other relevant industry standards.

Experience in tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award processes.

Proven knowledge of managing long lead / high-value items and vendor oversight.

Experience with large-scale projects and multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong analytical, planning, and organizational abilities.

Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.

Fluent in written and spoken English with strong communication and influencing abilities.

Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization and with external vendors / contractors.

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