QA Manager - Oil & Gas Pipeline Project -Aramco Approved Only

Overview

Role & Responsibilities

• Quality Leadership:
• Provide comprehensive oversight of the project's quality lifecycle, establishing a proactive quality culture across site execution, procurement, and subcontractor operations.

• Aramco Liaison & Compliance

• Serve as the primary interface with Saudi Aramco Inspection Departments and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate technical reviews, quality audits, and pre-commissioning assessments.
• Standards Governance:
• Oversee the absolute implementation of Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES), Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSS), and Standard Drawings across civil, mechanical, welding, and E&I disciplines.

• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

• Defect & Audit Management

• Welding & NDT Oversight

• Ensure strict governance of welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methodologies critical to cross-country pipeline integrity.
• Reporting:
• Deliver comprehensive weekly and monthly quality progress reports, KPI metrics, and technical quality documentation to senior management and the client.

Requirements

• Education:
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Metallurgical preferred) or a relevant technical discipline.
• Aramco Approval:
• Must possess valid, prior Saudi Aramco approval as a QA Manager, with deep familiarity with the SAPMT (Saudi Aramco Project Management Team) inspection systems.
• Experience:
• Minimum 12–15+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, specifically in cross-country pipeline construction, with at least 5–8 years in a senior quality management role.
• Certifications:
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001:2015).
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS-CWI, BGAS-CSWIP, or NACE/AMPP) are highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software; deep knowledge of SAES, SAMSS, ASME, API, and ASTM codes.