Quality Lead (Offshore)

Quality Lead – Offshore

Location : Qatar Onshore (70%) / Offshore (30%)

Contract Type : MFA, 36 months

Work Schedule : 10 hours / day, 6 days / week, 26 days / month

Estimated Start Date : September 2025

Estimated End Date : September 2028

We are supporting a leading LNG company in Qatar to recruit a Quality Lead – Offshore for the NFPS Compression Project. This role is responsible for implementing offshore construction surveillance, ensuring effective contractor quality management, and providing continual coordination and advice to the Head of Quality.

Reporting and Relationships

Functional report to Head of Quality COMP3

No direct reports

Internal : Frequent contact with Project Quality Team and Transportation & Installation Team

External : Continuous contact with the Contractor and subcontractors

Job Context & Major Challenges

Based in Doha with frequent offshore visits

Analyse and prioritise project information for decision-making

Influence multi-cultural teams across global organisations

Manage offshore work locations and resolve complex issues efficiently

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements

Key Accountabilities

Implement the Surveillance Plan for offshore construction activities including pipelay, hook-up, and installation, reviewing and approving Contractors and Subcontractors Inspection & Test Plans

Monitor welding processes, including procedure qualifications, welder qualifications, consumables control, surveillance of welding and NDE activity, KPIs, and corrective actions

Attend regular offshore meetings to monitor progress and resolve quality issues

Support Head of Quality in managing inspection resources via approved Site Inspection Services (SIS) agencies

Conduct Flawless Quality training programs with the Contractor to eliminate defects

Perform regular site walk-throughs to highlight quality and safety issues and identify improvements

Maintain inspection records in a database aligned with the completions management system

Implement Deficiency Management Program to track and resolve non-conformances

Participate in Quality Audit Program and Lessons Learned Program to continuously optimise offshore fabrication and installation processes

Implement Quality Reporting Program to monitor and report on offshore quality performance, issues, and risks

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Additional qualifications in Quality, Welding, or NDE inspection preferred

Experience & Knowledge

Minimum 8 years’ experience in Quality in the Oil & Gas industry, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role

Experience with Oil & Gas operators, contractors, or service companies

Experience in large-scale operating organisations in Operations, Projects, or Subsurface

Knowledge of industry quality systems, standards, and specifications

Technical & Business Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence decisions through presentation, negotiation, and facilitation

Ability to develop and implement Quality Management Systems for the Oil & Gas sector

Ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders

Strong analytical, organisational, and planning skills

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